Public Information Officer David Westrick states county found claims that San Benito Health Foundation vaccinated individuals beyond permitted phase were substantiated.
Eight new cases reported, 5,716 people have tested positive, 43 are active patients, 5,612 have recovered and 61 have died; the county’s current positivity rate is 5.6%.
All public schools are required to offer in-person instruction to grades K-2 for all students and for high-needs students in all grades by the end of March, losing 1% of eligible funds every day thereafter if they do not.
All appointments are full at this time. Individuals with appointments will be required to provide a form of identification that identifies their name and date of birth.
Captain Eric Taylor with the SBC Sheriff's Office writes about what inspired him to work in law enforcement, and how the job has become increasingly politicized.