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California is First State to Announce COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Schools
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.
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COVID-19 Booster Shots Endorsed by CDC for Those at Highest Risk
The Centers for Disease Control endorsed the recommendation for a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in certain populations and for persons in high-risk occupational and institutional settings. -
County Jail COVID-19 Outbreak Decreases to Five Active Cases
The number of active COVID-19 cases in the Main Jail outbreak has decreased to single digits.
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Main Jail COVID Outbreak Numbers Declining
The Sheriff's Officer reports there are 26 active COVID-positive inmates from an outbreak in the Main Jail.
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State Requires COVID-19 Vaccine for Adult and Direct Care Workers
The California Department of Public Health is requiring COVID-19 vaccination for adult care facilities and direct care workers.
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Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available for Certain Populations
The CDC has recommended a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in certain populations and those in high-risk settings.
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Santa Barbara Unified School Board Votes for COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
The Santa Barbara Unified School District's Board of Education voted unanimously to require all district employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Tracking of COVID in Main Jail Finds Additional Positive Inmates
[Update]: The Sheriff’s Office has identified additional COVID-19 positive inmates in the Main Jail as we continue to monitor a recent outbreak.
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Third COVID-19 Dose for Immunocompromised Available
The Public Health Department answers questions regarding the third booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people.
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Are We Back Yet?
People are getting busy again but so is the SARS-CoV-2 virus
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County Offers Public Survey to Assess Potential Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic
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.
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Delta Variant Q&A
UC Santa Barbara microbiologists and medical experts unpack data about the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant
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Cottage Urges Pregnant Women to Get Vaccinated
Cottage Health urges pregnant people to get the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves and unborn child.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Gets Full Federal Approval
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.
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Local Theatres Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
Local theatres announce proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative test must be shown to require entrance into upcoming shows.
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Will COVID-19 Vaccination Protect Against the Delta variant?
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.
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California Implements First-in-the-Nation Measure to Encourage Teachers and School Staff to Get Vaccinated
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.
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Cottage Health Implements New Visitor Requirements for Hospital Entry
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.
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City of Goleta to Implement Vaccine or Testing Requirement for its Employees
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.
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SBCC Board Approves Resolution to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees passed a resolution requiring a COVID-19 vaccine for all students and employees to enter campus.
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SB Unified School Board Approves Vaccine Mandate or Testing for Staff
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
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What We Know About the Delta Variant
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.
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Face Covering to Be Required Indoors Regardless of Vaccination Status
Beginning Friday, August 6, Santa Barbara County Public Health is mandating the use of universal face coverings indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
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COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise Significantly Among Unvaccinated Residents
The highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant continues to circulate in Santa Barbara County bringing a greater risk to unvaccinated residents.
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Navigating Re-entry Town Hall Virtual Event Addressed Fears and Anxiety We Face as we Return to Society After Pandemic
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.
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Health Officials Report Dramatic Increase in COVID-19 Cases
Santa Barbara County Public Health officials are reporting a "dramatic increase" in COVID-19 cases due to unvaccinated residents.
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Increase in COVID-19 cases are very concerning
Santa Barbara County is seeing an alarming increase in new case rates for COVID-19, with active cases up 90% over two weeks ago.
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Local Experts Unravel the Delta Variant
UC Santa Barbara campus COVID experts discuss the fast-spreading Delta variant.
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Public Health Recommends Masks Indoors in Santa Barbara County
The County of Santa Barbara Recommends Masking Indoors for Everyone, as a Precaution Against Increased Circulation of COVID-19.
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Public Health Remains Vigilant in Assessing COVID-19 Delta Variant
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is urging the community to stay vigilant with COVID-19 and the spreading Delta variant.