State health officials work to curb the spread of COVID-19

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Multiple counties across the state including Kern County have been shut down due to the governor's latest stay-at-home order. This comes as we're inching toward a COVID-19 vaccine.

Joining us this morning to talk about the state's response to the pandemic is Doctor Elaine Batchlor, CEO of Martin Luther King Junior Community Hospital in Los Angeles.