facial coverings Archives

Health

State issues guidance for face coverings

Published 06/24/2020
BenitoLink Staff

High-risk situations include being inside of any indoor public space, obtaining services from the healthcare sector, waiting for or riding public transportation, and more.

Health

Public health officer defends face covering order

Published 06/10/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Some residents have opposed the mandatory mask rule from the start.

Early morning in San Juan Bautista. Photo by Leslie David.

Health

San Juan Bautista distributes masks as order goes into effect

Published 04/28/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

April 29 drive-thru for those in need taking place at community center.

San Juan Bautista City Hall. File photo.

Health

Face covering distribution in San Juan Bautista

Published 04/25/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Community members can obtain face coverings on April 27 and April 29 assuming the arrival of adequate supplies.

San Benito County Administration Building. Photo by Leslie David.

Government / Politics

Face covering order goes into effect April 27

Published 04/24/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Combined with sheltering in place, social distancing, and frequent hand hygiene, facial coverings help slow transmission of COVID-19.

Various designs of face coverings. Photo provided by Karen Stacy.

Health

County offering free face covering distribution

Published 04/23/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Drive-thru event to take place April 25.

Government / Politics

County-mandated facial covering order could come as soon as April 24

Published 04/21/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Coverings would be required in places where it isn’t possible to maintain social distancing.

Medical Mask Clips. Photos courtesy of Brian Goldberg.

Health

Hollister merchant makes clips for medical masks

Published 04/11/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

Using an industrial laser and open source design, Brian Goldberg manufactures 200 per batch for medical personnel.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Face masks—compassion and solidarity

Published 04/10/2020
Community Contributor, Patty Anne

Patty Anne writes that wearing a face mask in public is a considerate gesture towards others, lessening the spread of any germs.

San Juan Bautista resident Karen Stacy has made and sold hundreds of masks from her home in recent weeks. Photo provided by Karen Stacy.

San Benito Lifestyle

San Juan seamstress stitches facial coverings

Published 04/08/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Frank Pérez

Karen Stacy makes masks that combine functionality and style.

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