Tag: covid-19
Hazel Hawkins receives grant for rural vaccination efforts
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital has received a federal grant to “promote vaccine confidence and awareness” in San Benito County, says a press release from...
Catholic Charities to provide $17K in rent assistance to San Benito...
With the recent receipt of grant funds from local organizations, the nonprofit Catholic Charities announced it has $17,041 available to provide emergency rental assistance...
Covid-19 test site moves to HHMH Community Health Center
The local OptumServe Covid-19 testing site will move to the Hazel Hawkins Community Health Center as of Sept. 12, according to San Benito County...
County offers cash, gift cards as vaccination incentives
San Benito County is offering gift cards and cash to eligible residents and county employees who have been vaccinated against Covid-19.
The incentives include $200...
San Benito library closes after anti-mask protest
The San Benito County Free Library is closed until next week because a group of protesters refused to wear face coverings inside the building,...
Guest view: State’s kids have been used and abused
From the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the state’s six million public school students have been used as pawns in political power struggles and...
Third vaccine dose available for immunocompromised
Federal authorities have approved a third dose of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for certain immunocompromised individuals.
As a result, San Benito County Public...
Hospital to re-implement Covid-19 precautions
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister has re-implemented protective measures to combat the spread of Covid-19 cases within the community.
“While we understand that some...
County to host ‘White Flag’ tribute to locals who died with...
San Benito County officials will pay tribute to local residents who died from Covid-19 with a “White Flag” ceremony on Sept. 24.
The tribute will...
Letter to the editor: Outrage at vaccine mandate
Open letter to Gavilan College Board of Trustees:
I am outraged and appalled to learn that your Board is actively considering imposing a Covid-19 vaccine...
