UPDATE: Kern County Public Health Services says this is not considered the first Kern County case because the individual resides outside of Kern. ORIGINAL:

The Kern County Public Health Services Department says they are now investigating how this was contracted.

From Kern County Public Health

Kern County Public Health Services Department has confirmed a non-resident has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) while visiting Kern County. Public Health has begun tracing potential contacts for this case and will monitor the health of people that travelled with or were in contact with the patient to prevent the spread in our community.