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April 18 Update: Kings health officials report 8 additional COVID-19 cases Saturday night
The KCDPH has determined the eight new cases contracted the disease through close contact with a confirmed case. Two cases are in treatment in isolation, and all other cases are quarantined.
The below list depicts the current situation in Kings County:
Total Cases: 28- 2 (Travel Related)
- 21 (Close Contact)
- 2 (Community Transmission)
- 3 (Under Investigation)
Total Deaths: 1
- Recovered: 4
Health officials, as with all cases reported, are currently conducting communicable disease investigations in an attempt to identify any persons who may have had close personal contact with these individuals, including any friends, family members, or health care professionals, to assess and monitor them for signs and symptoms of illness.
Due to privacy laws, no specific information regarding any of the twenty-eight cases can be shared with the public.
Kings County residents are encouraged to continue following the recommendations from the California Department of Public Health, the Centers of Disease Control, and the KCDPH to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Kings County and protect themselves and others from respiratory illnesses:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unclean hands.
- Stay in your home as much as possible. The only exceptions should be for getting food and/or necessary household supplies, medications, and medical treatments.
- Wear a face mask or covering, and practice social distancing of at least six feet if it is needed to leave your home.
- Limit close contact, like kissing and sharing cups or utensils, with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow
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The latest updates from the California Department of Public Health
According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), as of April 18, there are now 28,963 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Califonia, and 1,072 deaths. For additional California information, click on the California Department of Public Health link.
Ages of all confirmed positive cases in California (April 18) 28,962 cases
- Age 0-17: 507 cases
- Age 18-49: 13,798 cases
- Age 50-64: 7,862 cases
- Age 65 and older: 6,729 cases
- Unknown: 67 cases
Those wishing to keep updated may access the Kings County Department of Public Health website where the public can get the most recent and current information.
To protect public health and slow the rate of transmission of COVID-19, the California Department of Public Health has released the following public gatherings guidance:
- Large gatherings that include 250 people or more should be postponed or canceled. This measure includes gatherings such as concerts, conferences, as well as professional, college, and school sporting events.
- Smaller gatherings held in venues that do not allow social distancing of six feet of space per person should be postponed or canceled. The restrictions include meetings in crowded auditoriums, rooms, or other venues.
- Gatherings of individuals who are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 should be limited to no more than 10 people. This includes gatherings such as those at retirement facilities, assisted living facilities, developmental homes, and support groups for people with health conditions.
- A “gathering” is any event or convening that brings together people in a single room or single space at the same time, such as an auditorium, stadium, arena, large conference room, meeting hall, cafeteria, or any other indoor or outdoor space.
How long will these limitations apply?
This guidance will remain in place at least through March. As with all advice that relates to COVID-19 response, authorities will revisit this guidance regularly to evaluate the continued public health need for it and to evaluate if any elements need to be changed. To stay informed, continue to monitor this link:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Guidance.aspx
Kings County Department of Public Health continues to encourage that measures should be taken to protect yourself and others from getting sick, as with any virus, especially during the flu season. The Health Department reminds you there are several steps you can take to protect your health and those around you:
- Staying home except for essential needs/activities
- Wash hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay away from work, school, or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
Please be aware the most reliable sources of information are the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Kings County Department of Public Health. Please avoid social media as a source of COVID-19 information, as many times, the sources quoted are not reliable. We have included links to these organizations below:
Kings County Department of Public Health (KCDPH) website:
https://www.countyofkings.com/departments/health-welfare/public-health/c...
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) website:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
The World Health Organization (WHO) website:
