County: Covid-19 brings more stress, anxiety, depression
Throughout the month of May, the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department is recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month by highlighting available resources and special events to bring awareness to mental health in local communities and help eliminate stigma around mental health issues.
By the numbers: 48 confirmed cases in MH
As of May 11, there have been a total of 2,341 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Santa Clara County, according to the county public health department’s website. A total of 129 people have died with Covid-19.
Supes OK $25M ‘emergency’ De Paul project
Construction crews will soon begin extensive work on De Paul Health Center in northeast Morgan Hill, as the county approved a $25 million “emergency repair project” to reopen the former hospital building.
Donation drive aids ventilator effort
A local dentist has organized a drive to battle a global ventilator shortage during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Dr. Kusum Atraya of Gilroy Family Dental is calling for users of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines to donate it to The Ventilator Project and UC Berkeley....
County: Non-essential curbside business still prohibited
Bay Area authorities warned residents and business owners that although Gov. Gavin Newsom offered guidance today about how non-essential businesses can start to slowly reopen, such plans are not currently in effect at the local level.
Testing site arrives at Christopher High in Gilroy
A Covid-19 testing site at Christopher High School in Gilroy is expected to go live this week.
Two UNFI employees return to work after Covid-19 recovery
Two employees at United Natural Foods’ Gilroy distribution center that tested positive for Covid-19 have recovered and returned to work, the company confirmed.
Local food pantries increase assistance
Second Harvest Food Bank has responded to the growing need for food assistance among local residents by increasing the frequency of grocery giveaways at some South County distribution sites.
‘Stay Healthy’ in Morgan Hill, beyond
Morgan Hill City Council member Rene Spring and his husband, Mark Hoffmann, have been using art and social media to help bring some joy to local residents who are feeling lonely and afraid during the coronavirus lockdown.
Their “Stay Healthy” campaign started shortly after the...
Nonprofit leads Morgan Hill disaster fund
The Morgan Hill Community Foundation has established a relief fund for residents and small business owners afflicted by sudden disaster or emergency events, and the first recipients will be those who are financially impacted by the Covid-19 public health crisis.
