Day: February 23, 2021

Public health staff checked temperatures before vaccinating residents on Jan. 29. Photo by John Chadwell.

Health

Limited COVID-19 vaccine distribution hurts San Benito recovery

The county ranks 49th in the number of doses available for residents.

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News Release

Gov. Newsom signs legislative package providing relief to Californians experiencing pandemic hardship

Legislation to provide cash relief to lower-income residents, increase aid to small businesses and provide license renewal fee waivers to businesses impacted by the pandemic.

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

Health

Feb. 23 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

One death and 12 new cases reported, 5,641 people have tested positive, 80 are active patients, 5,503 have recovered and 58 have died; the county’s current positivity rate is 5.4%.