Due to a surge in covid 19 cases, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in San Benito County is increasing bed capacity. The hospital’s covid patients now occupy 61 percent of the beds. The hospital has added 3 more ICU beds, an increase of 92 percent, as well as 21 beds on the Medical/Surgical unit. San Benito County is part of the San Joaquin Valley region, which currently has 0% ICU in reserve.
