Tag: covid-19
Grant funds will aid homeless during pandemic
San Benito County officials have approved agreements worth more than $300,000 to help house, treat and contain the spread of Covid-19 among the local homeless population.
County school districts not on board with July start
It’s been nearly two months since the school closures in San Benito County took place, forcing hundreds of students to learn off campus.
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County to allow local stay-home order to expire
San Benito County Interim Public Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci on April 30 announced that he will allow the current San Benito County Shelter in Place Order to expire this week.
Hazel Hawkins to ‘cautiously’ resume elective surgeries
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital (HHMH) is working in conjunction with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new order that allows hospital’s to resume scheduled elective surgeries, hospital spokeswoman Frankie Gallagher said in a press release.
Update: County health officer abruptly resigns
San Benito County Interim Public Health Officer Marty Fenstersheib resigned April 28 after the county’s elected political leadership split with the career health professional over orders to control the local spread of COVID-19.
Guest view: Who will pay for pandemic impacts?
The prospect of endless litigation, in turn, is generating new political fights over whether limits should be placed on civil liability during the pandemic/recession crisis.
Guest View: Donate food to needy, not to PD
Although we at the police department wholeheartedly appreciate the gesture, we know there are individuals in our community that have not been able to work and are making difficult decisions about purchasing food or paying for other essential items.
County health officer resigns
In the midst of San Benito County’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced April 28 that interim Public Health Officer Dr. Marty Fenstersheib resigned from office.
Huge turnout for mask giveaway
Hundreds of San Benito County residents and their families received new face coverings to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 at a drive-thru giveaway event April 25 sponsored by local public officials and the Chamber of Commerce.
San Benito County issues face covering order
As of April 27, the county health officer is requiring residents to wear a face covering when going out into the public to perform essential activities.
