Kings County health officials confirm sixth fatality due to COVID-19; 308 patients recover

The California Department of Public Health is reporting 115,310 total cases as of today (June 3). Officials also report 4,286 fatalities while administering a total of 2,071,591 COVID-19 tests.

“We are sad to announce the death of another Kings County resident. We sympathize with the family and their loss at this time,” said Dr. Milton Teske, Kings County's health officer. “We would like to remind the community that this is the reason why we continue to protect the vulnerable, the elderly, as well as all Kings County residents by washing your hands, social distancing, and wearing a face covering.”

The KCDPH has confirmed 31 additional cases of the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Kings County, and of the 31 new cases, eight of them are associated with Kings County’s two state prisons. Health officials have determined that nine of the new cases contracted the disease through close contact with a confirmed case. The exposure of the additional 22 remaining new cases is still under investigation.

Of the total active cases, 16 are being treated in isolation, and all other cases have been quarantined. KCDPH has also identified four previously identified cases that have fully recovered from the disease.

The below list depicts the current situation in Kings County: 

Total Kings County Cases (non-correctional) : 538

Total Cases Associated to State-Operated Correctional Facilities in Kings County: 630

• 3 (Travel Related)
• 897 (Close Contact)
• 71 (Community Transmission)
• 197 (Under Investigation) 

Total Deaths: 6

 Recovered: 308

 KCDPH is currently conducting communicable disease investigations 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 1,168 cases can be shared with the public.