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23ABC Interview: Dolores Huerta talks about COVID-19, the 2020 Census

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The Hispanic population accounts for the overwhelming number of positive cases in Kern County, just under 65% of all cases.

23ABC's Alex Daugherty spoke to Dolores Huerta Tuesday morning concerning the high number of people infected. She spoke on educating the Hispanic community about the importance of getting tested for COVID-19. She also believes opening up was a premature move

Huerta also talked about how important the census is and the road ahead.

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