April 3, 2020 | BenitoLink

San Benito County Official Seal. Courtesy of San Benito County

San Benito County confirms second coronavirus death

Published 04/03/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Elderly woman with several underlying health conditions experienced worsening symptoms while isolated at home, taken by ambulance to Natividad Hospital on March 28.

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

April 3 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 04/03/2020
BenitoLink Staff

There are 23 confirmed cases in San Benito County since February, six of which are active, 15 recovered and two dead; HSD moves free student meals to one day per week; Sip Savor Celebrate fundraiser rescheduled to October; regional community foundations establish relief funds.

Students participate in a writing workshop at the San Benito County Jail. Photo provided by Julie Morris. (Faces have been blurred to protect privacy.)

Justice

A view from the inside: What does it feel like to be in jail during a pandemic?

Published 04/03/2020
Community Contributor, Julie Finigan Morris

Inmates at the San Benito County Jail take classes to continue their education. During the COVID-19 pandemic, jail staff and Gavilan College have improvised to maintain students' education.