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Nine COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Two Days
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting nine COVID-19 deaths within the county from Wednesday and Thursday.
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Sansum Diabetes Research Institute Offering COVID-19 Vaccine
Sansum Diabetes Research Institute has begun distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to Santa Barbara’s diabetes community, specifically older Hispanic/Latino adults living with diabetes.
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Santa Barbara Unified School Board Approves K-6 Reopening March 1st
Santa Barbara Unified School Board members approved the district’s plan to welcome back elementary students with a phased-in, Hybrid learning model during the week of Monday, March 1 through March 5, 2021.
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Testing is Key to Reopening Our Community
In order to return to the things we enjoyed pre-COVID-19, it is critical that we increase the amount of testing, mask up, physical distance, and vaccinate when it is our turn.
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Santa Barbara County Remains in Purple Tier
Santa Barbara County remains in the Purple Tier with a lower adjusted case rate, California announced Tuesday.
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Four COVID-19 Deaths Over Weekend
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported four COVID-19 deaths and 235 new cases from Saturday through Monday.
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Public Health Department Addressed COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department addressed vaccine concerns and COVID-19 updates during Friday's press conference.
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Seven Deaths and 125 New COVID-19 Cases
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting seven deaths and 125 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
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Superintendent of Schools Provides Update on In-Person Learning
The Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools wrote an Op-Ed on the state of in-person instruction for students in the county, vaccines for education and child care staff.
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SB Teachers Plead for Vaccines as School Re-Opening Looms
Union leaders representing 1500 SBUSD teachers and staff workers asked public health officials Wednesday to modify the Covid-19 vaccine rollout to prioritize their members who have been ordered back to classrooms on Feb. 26
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COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Still Delayed Due to Severe Weather
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has been notified by the state that its allotment of COVID-19 vaccine will be arriving later than anticipated due to severe weather.
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County Jail Has 27 Active COVID-19 Cases
The Santa Barbara County Jail currently has 27 inmates and 8 Sheriff's employees recovering from COVID-19.
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419 New COVID-19 Cases in Past Four Days
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports 419 new COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths in the past four days.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations Open to Age 65 and Older
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announced COVID-19 vaccinations will open to anyone age 65 and older next week but warned vaccine supply is still limited.
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COVID-19 Town Hall Addresses Vaccine Concerns
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department hosted a Town Hall answering questions regarding COVID-19 on Thursday evening.
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Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
COVID-19 is easily spread when people gather and when maintaining physical distance becomes difficult, like in the workplace.
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147 New COVID-19 Cases and 10 Deaths Wednesday
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports 10 COVID-19 deaths and 147 new cases on Wednesday.
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Virtual COVID-19 Town Hall on Thursday Evening
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is inviting community members to join a Virtual Town Hall on Thursday, February 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Public Health Aims to Reopen Elementary Schools
Santa Barbara Public Health officials are aiming to reopen elementary schools and discussed sending a letter to the state during Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting.
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Three COVID-19 Deaths and 526 New Cases This Weekend
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports three COVID-19 deaths and 526 new cases this weekend.
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Public Health Details COVID-19 Vaccine Scarcity and Healthcare Workers Refusing Immunization
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department officials discussed the state's COVID-19 vaccine scarcity and the percentage of healthcare workers refusing immunization.
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Don't Let Super Bowl Weekend Become a Super Spreader
Public Health warns the community to not let the Super Bowl become a super-spreader event of COVID-19 this weekend.
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14 Deaths and 241 New COVID-19 Cases
The Public Health Department reported 14 deaths and 241 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
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Beware of COVID-19 Scams
The Public Health Department urges residents to be aware of COVID-19 scams using robocalls, social media, and email to cause confusion and steal money.
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13 COVID-19 Deaths Reported Wednesday
The Public Health Department reported 13 deaths due to COVID-19 on Wednesday.
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New COVID–19 Outbreak at Main Jail
A new outbreak of COVID–19 positive inmates is currently being managed at the Santa Barbara County Jail.
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COVID-19 Cases Trend Down But Still Too High Says Public Health
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirms COVID-19 cases are trending downward in the county, but the county is still ranked 11th in the state for high cases.
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Nine COVID-19 Deaths Over Weekend
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported nine COVID-19 deaths and 689 new cases from Saturday through Monday.
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Public Health Updates Community on Vaccination Status
Santa Barbara County Public Health officials updated the community on vaccinations during a press conference on Friday afternoon.
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Second COVID-19 Mutation Detected in Ventura County
A second COVID-19 mutation has been detected in Ventura County.