COVID-19

California becomes the first state to announce plans to require student vaccinations – adding the COVID-19 vaccine to list of vaccinations required for school, such as the vaccines for measles, mumps, and rubella.

The number of active COVID-19 cases in the Main Jail outbreak has decreased to single digits.

The Sheriff's Officer reports there are 26 active COVID-positive inmates from an outbreak in the Main Jail.

The California Department of Public Health is requiring COVID-19 vaccination for adult care facilities and direct care workers.

The CDC has recommended a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in certain populations and those in high-risk settings.

The Santa Barbara Unified School District's Board of Education voted unanimously to require all district employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

[Update]: The Sheriff’s Office has identified additional COVID-19 positive inmates in the Main Jail as we continue to monitor a recent outbreak. 

The Public Health Department answers questions regarding the third booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people.

People are getting busy again but so is the SARS-CoV-2 virus

The County of Santa Barbara is seeking input to help determine mental health and substance use disorder services to meet the needs of our community.

UC Santa Barbara microbiologists and medical experts unpack data about the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant

Cottage Health urges pregnant people to get the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves and unborn child.

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine received full approval on August 23 from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for persons aged 16 and above.

Local theatres announce proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative test must be shown to require entrance into upcoming shows.

If you have been fully vaccinated, you have taken the best step possible to protect yourself, your friends, family and co-workers from getting the virus and the Delta variant.

In order to best protect students and staff as California starts the school year fully in-person, CDPH issued a new public health order requiring all school staff to either show proof of full vaccination or be tested at least once per week.

Effective Wednesday, all Cottage Health hospitals will implement the recent state order requiring visitors to either verify completed COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result.

As the highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant continues to spread throughout Santa Barbara County and the world, the City of Goleta is implementing a vaccine or testing requirement for all City employees.

The Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees passed a resolution requiring a COVID-19 vaccine for all students and employees to enter campus.

School Board Approves Resolution to Require All Santa Barbara Unified Staff to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination Prior to Start of School, or Submit to Weekly COVID Testing

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer is sharing what is known about the COVID-19 Delta Variant and the new surge within the county.

Beginning Friday, August 6, Santa Barbara County Public Health is mandating the use of universal face coverings indoors, regardless of vaccination status.

The highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant continues to circulate in Santa Barbara County bringing a greater risk to unvaccinated residents.

Hospice of Santa Barbara’s virtual event Navigating Re-Entry Town Hall brought a range of community leaders to discuss the fears, anxiety, and questions we all have as we contemplate a return to society after the pandemic.  

Santa Barbara County Public Health officials are reporting a "dramatic increase" in COVID-19 cases due to unvaccinated residents.

Santa Barbara County is seeing an alarming increase in new case rates for COVID-19, with active cases up 90% over two weeks ago.

UC Santa Barbara campus COVID experts discuss the fast-spreading Delta variant.

The County of Santa Barbara Recommends Masking Indoors for Everyone, as a Precaution Against Increased Circulation of COVID-19.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is urging the community to stay vigilant with COVID-19 and the spreading Delta variant.