Bakersfield and other towns across California are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Bakersfield, CA community.
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California COVID-19 Cases
California Total Coronavirus Cases: 12,275,995
California New Coronavirus Deaths:
California Total Coronavirus Deaths: 102,958
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Bakersfield
Here’s how much California’s population grew in 2024 after a COVID-era dip
(AP) — California ’s population climbed above 39.5 million in 2024, marking the second year of growth following a string of declines in the nation’s most populous state during the coronavirus ... More info »
The Associated Press on MSN - 05/01/2025 05:18pmWrong man, wrong bed, wrong treatment: Patient’s death prompts medical board to discipline California doctor
a gastroenterologist with 50 years of experience in Bakersfield, California, ordered that unidentified “Patient 1,” a 67-year-old male suffering from severe COVID-19-associated pneumonia ... More info »
MSN - 04/17/2025 07:12amCalifornia coronavirus cases: Tracking the outbreak - Los Angeles Times
This page tracks the latest available data on COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases, deaths, variants and vaccinations from the California Department of Public Health. The most recent case and deaths ... More info »
Los Angeles Times - 03/06/2025 08:58amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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