Testing continues to be a crucial focal point for the Kern County Latino COVID-19 Task Force as Kern County falls back to the state’s Tier 1 (Purple) level of restrictions.

“This is a critical time for our county,” said Jay Tamsi, co-founder of the Kern County Latino COVID-19 Task Force.  “We need to ensure that our economy remains open and able to operate. Through testing and tracing we are able to slow the transmission rate having people self-isolate properly to slow the spread of the virus locally.

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: Monday, November 16th (Starting at 9.A.M.)
WHERE: LaMina Cantina, 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 School, 1401 Hiett Ave., Delano 93215
*Free face masks will be given to individuals, courtesy of Adventist Health Bakersfield.

WHEN: Friday, November 20th (12 P.M. to 3 P.M.)
WHERE: Taft Union High School, Softball/Track Field Parking Lot
(Corner of 10th and San Emidio)
*Dignity Health will provide a limited number of Flu Shots.

WHEN: Saturday, November 21st (Starting at 11.A.M.)
WHERE: McFarland Community Center, 103 W. Sherwood Avenue, McFarland, Ca 93250
*Free face masks will be given to individuals, courtesy of Adventist Health Bakersfield.

WHEN: Sunday, November 22nd (Starting at 10.A.M.)
WHERE: Fiesta Market, 915 Poso Dr., Wasco, CA 93280
*Free face masks will be given to individuals, courtesy of The Wasco City Council

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.