KERN COUNTY LATINO COVID-19 TASK FORCE
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Every household can order 4 FREE COVID tests to be shipped straight to your door.
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Mental Health Helpine
(661) 525-5900
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Pfizer Recomended
Children Under 5 Years Old
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California Case Rate Jump
The rate marks a 34.8% increase
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At-Home COVID Tests
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New ultra-contagious Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5 worsening California coronavirus wave
The More You Know, The Stronger Our Community Is
View our community PSA announcements and learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Know The Facts: The COVID-19 Vaccine
Find information for COVID-19 vaccination administration, storage and handing, reporting, and patient education for each specific vaccine
Latino COVID-19 Taskforce formed in attempt to quell disproportionate rates
Kern County’s COVID-19 Cases
61% of Kern County’s COVID-19 cases have been Hispanic residents with 177 deaths from the Hispanic population. For up-to-date data, please visit the Kern County Public Health’s online dashboard: Kern County Public Health Dashboard
Kern County Cases
Kern County Recoveries
Kern County Deaths
Friends of the Kern County Latino Covid-19 Task Force
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David Torres
Our Co-Founder, David Torres has a ver important message to share with out Latino community. Stay up to date with the group’s outreach and activity on Facebook. Click the link below to start following.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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Washington Post
Latinos In Texas
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Impact of COVID-19
on mental health
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Washington Post
“Grief Leaders”
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UC DAVIS
Health, Safety & COVID-19
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Community and Labor Center
Worker Distress
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Community and Labor Center
Workplace Compliance
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Community Press Conference
The Bakersfield Californian
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Community Press Conference
KGET: 10.2.20
Latino COVID-19 Taskforce Press Conference (10/2/20)
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