23ABC IN-DEPTH: Kern County moving to state's red tier, adjustments go into effect Wednesday

For months Kern County businesses, schools, and churches all faced the strictest COVID-19 regulations in the Purple Tier.

But on Monday, Kern County Public Health Director Brynn Carrigan announced the county will officially move into the Red Tier Wednesday, after meeting the necessary metrics for two weeks straight.

This will allow certain industries such as restaurants, movie theaters, and retail stores to expand operations.