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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.
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Sheriff’s Office Main Jail is COVID-19 Free
The remaining COVID-19 positive inmate has recovered, and the Santa Barbara Main Jail is now clear of COVID-19 cases.
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Get Vaccinated Even If You've Had COVID-19
Santa Barbara County Health Officer reminds residents to get their vaccine even if they've had COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Veterans
UC Santa Barbara makes campus vaccination facilities available to the Veterans Administration for two vaccine clinics.
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Santa Barbara County Reaches Orange Tier
As of Tuesday, Santa Barbara County is officially inducted into the state's orange tier allowing more businesses to open.
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More COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available at Cottage Health
There are 10,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine appointments available at the Cottage Health Drive-Up Clinic.
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Santa Barbara County Nearly 50% Vaccinated
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department stated 49% of residents age 16 and over have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program Now Accepting Applications
Congressman Salud Carbajal announced FEMA has begun accepting applications, beginning this week, for funeral assistance for individuals who lost loved ones to COVID-19.
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Sheriff’s Office COVID-19 Numbers Dwindle
The number of COVID-19 cases in the jail and amongst staff members at the Sheriff’s Offices is down to one each.
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Santa Barbara County Moves Closer to Orange Tier
Santa Barbara County has met the State’s Orange Tier case rate and positivity rate for one week and if this continues next week can move into the orange tier on April 21.
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California Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Santa Barbara County Public Health is following the CDC, FDA, and state recommendations to pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
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County Expands 2-1-1 Call Center to Help With Vaccination Scheduling
Santa Barbara County has expanded its 2-1-1 call center to make it easier for people to access vaccination appointments.
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10,000 Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available at Cottage Health
10,000 Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available This Week at Cottage Health Drive-Up Clinic
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Santa Barbara County Could Reach Orange Tier in 10 Days
Santa Barbara County Public Health officials state if the recent decline in COVID-19 case numbers continues, the county could reach the orange tier in 10 days.
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Two Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19
Two additional inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 during the intake screening process.