The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that starting Thursday, November 4, 2021, appointments and walk-ins for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be available for children ages 5-11 in Kings County and elsewhere throughout the United States. Keep reading...
The Kings County Department of Public Health said Monday that The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup issued statements recommending booster shots for all three COVID-19 vaccines used in the U.S.; Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Janssen. Keep reading...
The Kings County Department of Public Health (KCDPH) is now administering Pfizer BioNTech booster shots to eligible populations. Individuals who received the Pfizer vaccine at least six months ago and fall into one of the following groups are eligible: Keep reading...
The Kings County Department of Public Health (KCDPH) announced on September 24 that it is ready to administer approved booster shots once the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issues specific guidelines. Keep reading...
The Kings County Public Health Department reported this week that the recent surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant in Kings County is putting a strain on the county’s resources and is asking for the public’s help in combating the virus. Keep reading...
Kings County’s public health officials say the first COVID-19 Delta variants have popped up in the county’s populace. The State’s Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) identified three Delta variant cases through whole-genome sequencing. Keep reading...
Kings County Public Health officials are asking the public to remain vigilant regarding the COVID-19 Delta variant and its potential impact on Kings County. The variant, otherwise known as B1.617.2 accounted for 14.5% of COVID-19 cases analyzed in California as of June 21, 2021, up from 4.7% on May 21, 2021. Keep reading...
On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will remove the Blueprint criteria for the State of California and all local health jurisdictions. The action will remove all regulations requiring physical distancing, capacity restrictions and indoor vs. outdoor requirements will be removed. Keep reading...
Adventist Health in the Central Valley is teaming up with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Tulare County to host mass vaccination events at the International Agri-Center in Tulare County. Keep reading...
The Kings County Health Department announced that vaccine eligibility, beginning Wednesday, April 7, will be expanded to citizens 16 years and older for Pfizer vaccines and 18 years and older for both Moderna and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Keep reading...
