Public health officials report a 22nd virus death
San Benito County Public Health officials are reporting the number of new Covid-19 cases continue to drastically rise in the county, including a death in their latest newsletter.
As of Dec. 15, the county reported a 22nd death of the novel coronavirus in San Benito...
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 55th virus death, 02/04
San Benito County Public Health officials report the number of new Covid-19 cases continue to decrease but a new death was reported in their latest newsletter.
On Feb. 4, the county reported its 55th death of the novel coronavirus in San Benito County. This is...
Covid-19: More than 5k tested in county
As of June 30, there have been 233 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in San Benito County. The local death count remains at two, according to county officials.
The data from San Benito County Public Health Services’ latest community newsletter shows that 5,210 patients have been...
Hollister Target reports Covid-19 cases
Several employees at the Target store in Hollister have been diagnosed with Covid-19. The company on Wednesday sent an email to the Hollister Free Lance with a statement confirming that multiple employees tested positive for the virus and they have been on paid leave.
“We’re...
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 Health Services is recommending that local medical providers use updated guidance from the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)...
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 the Hollister-based hospital.
Specifically, the grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will go to HHMH’s rural health...
Supes meetings closed to the public due to Covid-19
Any members of the community who want to participate in this week’s San Benito County Board of Supervisors meeting will have to do so from a safe distance on the internet or the phone.
County officials announced on Jan. 11 that the public will not...
Covid-19: By the numbers, March 4
San Benito County Public Health officials’ March 4 Covid-19 update shows the daily case rate and test positivity rate continue to decline locally.
The county’s Covid-19 dashboard shows there have been 5,708 confirmed cases and currently 55 active cases. The local death count remains at...
Hollister city council shoots down “Urgency Ordinance”
Updated: Dec. 18, 3:30pm
The thunderous claps could be heard throughout the city of Hollister as the City Council voted against a proposed “Urgency Ordinance,” which would’ve allowed city enforcement officers to cite individuals and businesses for violating the state’s stay-at-home orders.
The city council voted,...
