Public health officials rush to vaccinate older population
San Benito County Public Health Services announced that they’re working twice as fast to streamline vaccine distribution to the most vulnerable residents who are 75 years of age and older.
Public Information Officer David Westrick issued a press release on Feb. 3 stating that a...
Covid-19: By the numbers, 02/03
As of Feb. 3, San Benito County Public Health officials have reported 5,389 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the county. The local death count remains at 54, according to county officials.
The county’s Covid-19 dashboard shows that there are currently 214 active cases...
Nonprofit CEO claims vaccination investigation is result of ‘discrimination’
But the Hollister nonprofit said in a statement that the accusations amount to a “vicious and negative public media campaign” by the San Benito County Public Health Department and Supervisor Mark Medina. The community health clinic’s CEO further accused county officials initiating the investigation of “discriminating” against farmworkers and other vulnerable residents who received Covid-19 vaccines from the foundation.
County opens up new round of small business grants
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors opened up a second round of small business grants to help locals who have been directly impacted by recent stay-at-home orders and related Covid-19 restrictions.
Business is back in ‘style’
It’s been a roller coaster year for Bella Mia Salon owner and stylist Olga Arreola, who last week was able to reopen her shop for the first time since December.
The guidelines are just the same as the first two times: one guest per stylist...
Covid-19: By the numbers, 02/02
As of Feb. 2, San Benito County Public Health officials have reported 5,373 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the county. The local death count remains at 54, according to county officials.
The county’s Covid-19 dashboard shows that there are currently 210 active cases...
Public health officials report two virus deaths, 02/01
San Benito County Public Health officials report the number of new Covid-19 cases continue to decline but their latest newsletter reported two deaths.
On Feb. 1, the county reported its 53rd and 54th death of the novel coronavirus in San Benito County. This is the...
Public health hosts Covid-19 mass vaccination clinic
San Benito County Public Health Services conducted its first drive-thru Covid-19 mass vaccination clinic, bringing in 100 of the county’s residents who could be vulnerable to the virus if exposed.
Francesca Williams was one of 100 pre-registered San Benito County residents ages 90 or older...
Covid-19: By the numbers, 01/29
As of Jan. 28, San Benito County Public Health officials have reported 5,300 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the county. The local death count remains at 52, according to county officials.
The county’s Covid-19 dashboard shows that there are currently 305 active cases...
Health foundation accused of violating vaccine plan
The nonprofit San Benito Health Foundation is under investigation for failing to follow state guidelines that establish which patients should be among the first to receive the Covid-19 vaccination, according to county officials.