23ABC In-Depth: Kern County sees an increase in the number of overdose deaths
31% increase over the year prior
Posted: 3:25 PM, May 05, 2021
Updated: 2021-05-05 20:24:55-04
Since last spring the Kern County Coronerâs Office says thereâs been an increase in the number of overdose deaths county-wide. The data suggests more people have struggled with substance abuse during the pandemic.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) â 2020 was a difficult year for many people but it proved especially hard for recovering addicts. In Kern County, drug overdoses took a massive jump.
Overall
the United States saw a 28 percent increase in drug overdoses during the pandemic. Data collected shows an increase from mid-2019 to mid-2020 and accounts for parts of that year where people were most isolated due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Adventist Health honoring nurses with mural for Nurses Week
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and last updated 2021-05-05 17:42:50-04
(KERO) â This week is Nurses Week and given the past year with the COVID-19 pandemic, it s even more important to recognize those who have worked to care for the community.
This week, Adventist Health is honoring its caregivers with a special mural that nurses themselves can take part in painting.
The paint-by-number mural was designed by local artist, Jennifer Williams-Cordova. Williams-Cordova will be on-site to guide Adventist Health nurses in the actual painting throughout Kern County markets at Bakersfield, Delano and Tehachapi Valley.