COVID-19

UC Santa Barbara will continue with remote learning for the winter quarter and will offer some on-campus housing while ramping up testing.

Non-essential businesses and personal gatherings are prohibited between 10 PM and 5 AM beginning Saturday, November 21 at 10 PM.

SLO County health officials ask community members to avoid making a COVID-19 test appointment at a free clinic for travel-related reasons unless the individual has symptoms or believes they have been exposed to COVID-19. 

New data shows most of the local COVID-19 spikes are due to office spaces as County Supervisors debate closing indoor activities for places of worship.

On Saturday, November 14, 2020, two custody deputies with unrelated possible exposures, sought testing at community testing sites. Both tested positive for COVID-19.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has updated its Health Officer Order to comply with the Governor's changes to move into the strict purple tier.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced Santa Barbara and 27 other counties are moving back to the purple Tier 1 to curb COVID-19 transmission.

Santa Barbara Public Health Officials stated they are worried about the increase of COVID-19 cases that could possibly move the county back to a more restrictive tier.

Dr. Henning Ansorg reminds the community how to safely gather to avoid spreading COVID-19.

Santa Barbara County remains "solidly" in the red tier with case rates preventing fewer restrictions, mostly due to gatherings.

The Santa Barbara Unified School District reports a Santa Barbara High student-athlete has tested positive for COVID-19.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is still concerned about Isla Vista as COVID-19 case numbers continue to grow.

Santa Barbara County will remain in the red "substantial tier" as 43 new COVID-19 cases are added on Tuesday.

A pulse oximeter can provide an early warning of oxygen deprivation and breathing problems associated with COVID-19 pneumonia.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting 61 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend and 2 additional deaths.

UC Santa Barbara's Economic Forecast Project webinar examines the COVID-19 pandemic’s ongoing impacts to housing and jobs.

Public Health Officials stated the recent COVID-19 outbreak in Isla Vista will most likely prevent the county from moving on to the less restrictive orange tier.

On Sunday, October 17, 2020, a Sheriff’s deputy was found to be positive for COVID-19.

In a 3-2 vote, Santa Barbara County Supervisors passed an ordinance to allow fines for those violating the Health Officer's Orders regarding COVID-19.

A Juvenile Institution Officer assigned to the Santa Barbara Probation Department’s Santa Maria Juvenile Hall notified the Department they tested positive for COVID-19.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has identified two separate clusters of positive COVID-19 cases in privately-owned fraternity and sorority houses in the Isla Vista community.

Public Health officials acknowledge a downward trend in COVID-19 case rates within the county but urge caution as Halloween approaches and hot spots pop up throughout the U.S.

UC Santa Barbara researchers model the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in various temperatures and relative humidities in typical indoor situations.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has issued Health Officer Order No. 2020-12.11 allowing schools to reopen for in-person learning with modifications and restricting gatherings.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports the majority of COVID-19 cases are 20-year-olds and agricultural workers are disproportionately affected by the virus.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department interviewed local children on the challenges they face during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting one death from a COVID-19 outbreak at a Santa Maria nursing home.

The Santa Barbara Unified School District is offering drive-through COVID-19 testing for teachers and staff members to prepare for in-person learning.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Officials report on the new health equity metric added to county data during Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting.

As of last Friday, all COVID-19 positive inmates at the Main Jail have recovered from the COVID-19 virus.