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New COVID variant may have originated in California, public health says more needs to be learned about it

New COVID variant may have originated in California, public health says more needs to be learned about it Michelle Corson, Kern County Public Health Services Department: “There is some optimistic news there, but we are really having to wait for more information. Posted at 5:15 PM, Feb 25, 2021 and last updated 2021-02-25 20:18:38-05 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — It’s been expected for a while that the coronavirus would eventually change, and that’s happened in several locations overseas but one variant appears to have started here in California, as health officials want the public to remain cautious. Virus variants are a normal occurrence. Viruses mutate as they find ways to spread and thrive. The latest variant appears to be more transmissible and to have started in California. But public health said a lot still needs to be learned.

Health officials say Kern County is on its way out of the purple tier

How close is Kern County to leaving the purple tier? California COVID metrics are continuing to improve and last updated 2021-02-18 06:39:41-05 KERN COUNTY, Calif. — California COVID metrics are continuing to improve, and that s leaving some people to ask whether or not economic restrictions could be lifted any time soon. Most of California, including Kern County, is still stuck in the purple tier, but hospitals like Mercy say their COVID situations are improving. That s why officials say we may be on the path to leaving the purple tier. We re optimistic we could be looking at weeks rather than months to move to the red tier, said Michelle Corson, public relations officer, Kern Public Health.

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KCFD speaks about challenges department faces due to COVID outbreak

KCFD speaks about challenges department faces due to COVID outbreak Posted at 4:34 PM, Dec 23, 2020 and last updated 2020-12-23 20:34:06-05 KERN COUNTY, Calif. — There’s been no shortage of challenges for our local fire department this year, but one issue that’s been caused by the pandemic could result in longer waiting times for those who call them for help. Since day one of the pandemic, the Kern County Fire Department has been taking steps to make sure their firefighters and the people they respond to are as safe as possible. But still, as the number of infections in Kern has grown, so has the number of infected firefighters.

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