Testing continues to be a crucial focal point for the Kern County Latino COVID-19 Task Force as cases start to rise throughout the county. While Kern County is currently in Tier 2 (Red), testing metrics could put the county back in Tier 1 (Purple) by next week. Five new testing sites are happening this week, three of them will be in Kern’s outlining communities to ensure increased access.
“We are seeing an alarming rise in local cases,” said Jay Tamsi, co-founder of the Kern County Latino COVID-19 Task Force. “This virus is very real. We need to continue following the CDC guidelines in order to ensure our community’s health. It’s very important to slow the transmission rate by identifying positive cases, tracing and having people self-isolate properly.
Tamsi added that the county is still required to meet state guidelines to remain at this stage of being open or to be moved forward. Among the key weekly benchmarks are increased testing results.
This week’s testing sites are as follows:
WHEN: Thursday, November 12th (1 P.M. – 4 P.M.)
WHERE: Aquatic Center (parking lot) 269 Poso Avenue, Shafter, California
*Dignity Health with be operating a drive-thru flu clinic.
WHEN: Friday, November 13th (Starting at 8.A.M.)
WHERE: Greenfield Family Resource Center, 5400 Monitor St, Bakersfield, CA 93307
WHEN: Saturday, November 14th (Starting at 9.A.M.)
WHERE: Vallarta Supermarkets, 820 Main St, Delano, CA 93215
*Free face masks will be given to individuals, courtesy of Adventist Health Bakersfield.
WHEN: Sunday, November 15th (Starting at 9.A.M.)
WHERE: Vallarta Supermarkets, 1840 Cecil Ave, Delano, CA 93215
*Free face masks will be given to individuals, courtesy of Adventist Health Bakersfield.
WHEN: Monday, November 16th (9 A.M. Start Time)
WHERE: 8020 District Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93313
*Free face masks will be given to individuals, courtesy of Adventist Health Bakersfield.
WHEN: Thursday, November 19th (2:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.)
WHERE: Robert F. Kennedy High School1401 Hiett Ave. Delano 93215
*Free face masks will be given to individuals, courtesy of Adventist Health Bakersfield.
Walk-ins are welcomed and encouraged as there is no pre-registration requirements. The collaboration asks people to please wear a mask and social distance while on site.
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