With everything happening with the coronavirus pandemic, we at BenitoLink want to provide a roundup of recent articles, as well as closures and cancellations happening in San Benito County.
As of 3:40 p.m. on June 2, 90 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in San Benito County since Feburary. Eleven are active, 77 have recovered and two have died. For the most updated information, visit the San Benito County COVID-19 Dashboard.
Recent Articles
Hollister City Council approves Saturday farmers market—Market will be limited to 15 vendors, with 50 people able to attend at one time.
San Benito County can proceed to Stage Three of reopening—Businesses will need to review guidance issued by the state before self-certifying.
Openings
-San Benito County can now move into Stage Three of reopening, with the state continuing to provide guidance. Industries that fall under Stage Three include nail salons, tattoo parlors, gyms and fitness centers, libraries, indoor and children’s museums, art galleries, public pools, playgrounds, community centers, movie theaters, zoos, hotels and colleges.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said at a May 29 press conference that counties with a local variance could proceed to Stage Three of the state’s four-part Resilience Roadmap. San Benito County submitted a variance attestation to the state and qualified for expansion of Stage Two on May 13.
At a June 2 meeting of the San Benito County Board of Supervisors, Health and Human Services Agency Director Tracey Belton said businesses will need to review guidance once it’s issued by the state. They will then be able to form reopening plans and self-certify similar to how businesses opened in Stage Two. Guidance will be released and posted on the Governor’s website at https://covid19.ca.gov/
More info in article above.
 -The certified farmers market will return to downtown Hollister each Saturday from June 6 through Aug. 15 (excluding 4th of July weekend). Vendor set up will begin at 8 a.m., and the market will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in conjunction with the San Benito Street closure for outdoor dining. Fifteen vendors will be allowed with 50 customers in the market at one time.
More info in article above.
Resources
-The State has several hotlines for residents to call for suicide prevention, abuse, and mental health.
-The Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, helps protect workers from health and safety hazards in almost every workplace in California.
Visit Cal/OSHAÂ for information about workplace safety and health.
File a confidential workplace safety complaint.
File a whistleblower complaint if you suffer retaliation for reporting a workplace safety hazard
Obtain free consultation services
Contact Cal/OSHA at (844) 522-6734.
 State and federal elected officials’ COVID-19 web pages:
- Jimmy Panetta
- Anna Caballero
- Robert Rivas
- Kamala Harris
- Diane Feinstein
- State of California: https://covid19.ca.gov/Â Â https://covid19.ca.gov/es/
San Benito County Health and Human Services Agency/Coronavirus
Food Distribution Community Food Bank www.communityfoodbankofsbc.org
Drive-thru service at the marketplace Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1133 San Felipe Rd. Hollister.
Sign-ups for supplemental food are done by phone 831-637-0340
Food Distribution Salvation Army hollister.salvationarmy.org
Drive-thru service Tuesdays at 11 a.m. at 910 Buena Vista Rd. Hollister
Sign-ups not required
To schedule delivery call 310-753-6520
Public Assistance CalFresh/Medi-Cal/Cash Aid/GA
apply online at www.c4yourself.com
831-636-4180
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Employment Development Department
apply online at www.edd.ca.gov/ui_online
831-638-3306
Senior Services Delivery of essential items and food city of Hollister and Jovenes de Antano
831-636-4390
Disability/Paid Family Leave Employment Development Department
apply online at www.edd.ca.gov/sdi_online
831-638-3306
United Way of San Benito County 2-1-1 Text your Zip Code to 831-898-211 or call 211 Text COVID2019 to 211211
Tips for avoiding COVID-19 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
- Keep a minimum of a six feet physical distance from others.
- Avoid people who are sick.
- Stay at home. Only leave to take care of essential errands.
- Cover your cough and sneeze.
- Cover your face (mouth and nose) with protective covering when in public
- Disinfect frequently touched objects.
- If you think you might be infected call your health care professional and follow their directions
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