Latest Local COVID-19 updates

UPDATE 9/28 10A- Kern County’s daily report shows 25 new cases and 0 new deaths reported. Kern County’s latest COVID-19 totals show 32,019 cases with 15,984 recoveries. 98 patients are isolated in local hospitals and 369 deaths have been attributed to the disease.

Statewide the latest updates show 809,643 infections with 15,606 deaths according to the LA Times.

Health officials also reminded residents that they should follow certain safety guidelines such as:

 Wear a mask when in public
 Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. Follow package instructions for
proper disinfecting.
 Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth.
 Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
 Stay away from work, school or other people if you become sick.
 Those 65 and older or other high risk groups should self-isolate.