Benicia physician cites data on mask mandates

Solano Public Health Director opposes mask mandates By Richard Fleming, MD, September 2, 2021 [BenIndy Editor:  Dr. Fleming slightly modified his analysis here from the piece that appeared in today’s Vallejo Times-Herald.  This updated version is published here with permission.  – R.S.] The Vallejo Times-Herald carried an interview with County Public Health Director Bela Matyas on … Continue reading Benicia physician cites data on mask mandates

‘We Could Not Wait for the County’: Benicia Passes Its Own Mask Mandate

KQED News: Benicia Breaks with Solano County on Masks  KQED News, by Ericka Cruz Guevarra. Devin Katayama, and Alan Montecillo, Aug 30, 2021 In early August, eight Bay Area counties reinstated mask mandates in indoor public spaces due to the spread of the Delta variant. Solano County was the only one that didn’t. Last … Continue reading ‘We Could Not Wait for the County’: Benicia Passes Its Own Mask Mandate

KTVU TV News: Benicia breaks with Solano County, adopts mask mandate

Benicia only city in Solano County with mask mandate KTVU News, By Debora Villalon, August 25, 2021 BENICIA, Calif. – Benicia has decided to become the only city in Solano County with a mask mandate. The unanimous vote came Tuesday evening, after four hours of council discussion and public comment. “It represents community consensus on … Continue reading KTVU TV News: Benicia breaks with Solano County, adopts mask mandate

Christina Strawbridge on masks: ‘I’m hoping we can rise above politics here’

Benicia City Council to decide on city-wide mask mandate at Aug. 24 special meeting Benicia Herald, by Galen Kusic, August 20, 2021 [Reprinted with permission, not available online.  Subscribe] Nearly 81 percent of Benicia’s residents are fully vaccinated, making it the second most vaccinated city in the county, next to Rio Vista. However, as the … Continue reading Christina Strawbridge on masks: ‘I’m hoping we can rise above politics here’