Health

Kern County establishments must re-close as covid-19 spikes

From the July 3, 2020 Edition

Bars close and restaurants must move service outdoors

By Marcy Axness, TME

As we go to press Wednesday, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is requiring restaurants in 19 counties on the state’s watch …

Covid surges in CA

From the June 26, 2020 Edition

A startling 7,149 new covid-19 cases were reported by the state of California Tuesday, June 23, following Monday’s spike of 5,019. These are the largest one-day surges since the beginning of the pandemic.

“This is …

California: Use of Masks Is Now Mandatory

From the June 26, 2020 Edition

The virus that causes covid-19 has not gone away. It is more deadly than ever. Wearing a face mask protects you and others.

By Patric Hedlud, TME

Face coverings in public and the workplace became …

Tiny Bubbles

From the June 19, 2020 Edition

By Shaina Della Rocco, TME

The coronavirus is very dangerous and has killed many people, so I began to wonder, “How can a little soap bubble be so lethal to this deadly virus?”

Sara Rigby …

The Covid Countdown

From the June 19, 2020 Edition

Increases from June 3 to June 10 to June 17, 2020

Worldwide 6,432,370 to 7,350,698 to 8,329,221 cases 385,991 to 415,277 to 448,474 deaths

U.S. 1,699,933 to 1,999,313 to 2,162,851 cases 107,175 to 112,833 to …

Free immunizations for children

From the June 12, 2020 Edition

Adventist Health Bakersfield is offering free childhood immunizations against vaccine-preventable diseases at mobile unit sites in June.

According to Vaccine for Children (VFC) guidelines, vaccines are available free of charge to children under the age …

Covid-19 tests are available at no cost to Medicare patients

From the May 29, 2020 Edition

Medicade patients and others also assured testing

By Seema Verma, U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicade Services administrator

If you have Medicare and want to be tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19), the Trump Administration …

The Covid Countdown

From the May 29, 2020 Edition

Increases from May 20 to May 27, 2020

Worldwide 4,996,472 to 5,693,066 cases 328,115 to 355,653 deaths

U.S. 1,551,853 to 1,699,933 cases 93,431 to 100,442 deaths

California (as of May 27) 84,057 to 98,980 cases …

The Covid Countdown

From the May 22, 2020 Edition

Increase from May 6 to May 13 to May 20, 2020

Worldwide 3,755,379 to 4,343,269 to 4,996,472 cases 263,831 to 296,784 to 328,115 deaths

U.S. 1,228.603 to 1,390,250 to 1,551,853 cases 73,431 to 84,106 to …