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Cottage Health Experts Provide COVID-19 Update for County
Physicians at Cottage Health have provided an update on the latest COVID-19 information for Santa Barbara County.
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SANSUM CLINIC OPENS APPOINTMENTS FOR RAPID COVID-TESTING
Sansum Clinic is now offering elective rapid COVID-19 testing so people can return safely to travel, sporting or music events, or any personal reason not related to suspicion of COVID infection
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Additional Cases of COVID-19 Delta Variant in Santa Barbara County
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has been notified by the UC Santa Barbara Virology Laboratory of two additional COVID-19 cases resulting from the Delta variant.
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CDC Advisory Committee Determines COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Younger People
The CDC Advisory Committee on immunization practice met to discuss the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine among younger people.
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Public Health Department Urges Residents to "Take Your Shot" to Stop COVID-19
As California begins to fully reopen, the Public Health Department launched a public service campaign, urging all eligible county residents to get the COVID-19 vaccination.
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Cottage Community Vaccine Clinic in Goleta Will Close July 29
Cottage Health will close its mass vaccination clinic on July 29, allowing time for those age 12 and up to complete both doses of the Pfizer vaccine at the clinic if they receive their first dose by July 8.
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Health Officials Discuss COVID-19 Vaccination Rates and CalOSHA Guidelines
Santa Barbara County Public Health officials discussed COVID-19 vaccination rates in the county and new CalOSHA updates during a press conference Friday.
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June 15 Marks the START of Our Return to Normalcy
Santa Barbara County Public Health Officials discuss the start of returning to normal on June 15th when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in California.
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What Can I Do Now that I Am Vaccinated?
Santa Barbara County's Public Health Officer addresses what residents can do now that they have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Santa Barbara County Move to Yellow Tier
Santa Barbara County has met the State’s Yellow Tier case rate and positivity rate allowing movement into the less restrictive Yellow Tier, effective Wednesday.
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COVID-19 VARIANT DATA UPDATED FOR SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
The Public Health Department has partnered closely with Cottage Health and UCSB as they have continued a research project to better understand what variants are circulating in our county.
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Normal to Feel Anxious Easing into Life After COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives, and right now, some are experiencing anxiety over the reopening of our community.
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Vaccinated Californians to Continue Wearing Masks Indoors Until June 15
The California Department of Public Health is advising vaccinated Californians to continue wearing face masks indoors until June 15.
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CDC Says Vaccinated People Don't Need Masks in Most Cases
The CDC announced new guidance Thursday stating masks are not needed in most situations for fully vaccinated Americans.
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Over 100 Vaccines Distributed at Goleta's Sunday Walk-Up Clinic
The City of Goleta and County Public Health Department hosted a successful walk-up vaccine clinic on Sunday vaccinating over 100 people.
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Vaccine appointments at Cottage now open for 12-15 year olds
Cottage Health’s Drive-Up Vaccination Clinic at the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital campus will now offer Pfizer vaccines for children age 12 to 15 starting Thursday, May 13.
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Public Health Adjusts Vaccination Strategy to Meet the Needs of the Community
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announced it will adjust its vaccination strategy to meet the current needs of the community.
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Do I Still Need to Wear A Mask if I've Been Vaccinated?
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated outdoor/indoor mask and face-covering guidance for fully vaccinated individuals.
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FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 12 to 15
The FDA has expanded its emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to be used for adolescents age 12 to 15.
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Volunteers Provide Free Rides for Seniors to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Community Partners in Caring report approximately 10,000 Santa Barbara County seniors still need their vaccine and they're on a mission to fix that.
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COVID-19 Rental Assistance Still Available for Goleta Residents
Goleta residents financially impacted by COVID-19 can still apply for rental assistance funds.
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Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics This Week
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is broadly available at the Public Health Community Vaccination Clinics this week, no appointment necessary.
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Eligible County Residents At Least 61% Vaccinated
About 61% of Santa Barbara County residents age 16 and above have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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The GOOD Outweighs Concerns for COVID-19 Vaccination
Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer stated the good outweighs all concerns regarding the COVID-19 vaccines.
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Walk-Ins Accepted at Mobile County Vaccination Clinics
The County Public Health Department COVID-19 mobile vaccination clinics are broadly available throughout the county and now accepting walk-ins without an appointment.
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Public Health COVID-19 Mobile Vaccination Clinics Accepting Walk-ins
The County Public Health Department COVID-19 mobile vaccination clinics are broadly available throughout the county and now accepting walk-ins without an appointment.
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CDC Updates Outdoor Mask Guidance for Vaccinated People
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance on Tuesday regarding outdoor mask use for fully vaccinated Americans.
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I’ve Been Vaccinated! Now What?
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer provides an update on what you can safely do following COVID-19 vaccination.
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County Follows CDC Recommendation to Resume Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is following the CDC's recommendation to use the Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine after a brief pause over concern for blood clots.
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42% of Santa Barbara County Residents at Least Partially COVID-19 Vaccinated
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department officials announced approximately 42% of eligible county residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.