COVID-19

The California Department of Public Health today released updated guidance that requires Californians to wear a face-covering in high-risk settings. 

UC Santa Barbara reports an additional two students have tested positive for COVID-19.

A total of 56 new COVID-19 positive cases were added to Santa Barbara County's total on Wednesday.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department will not move forward in reopening expanded personal care service industries at this time.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is working with the California Department of Public Health to address its increased hospitalization rates of individuals with COVID-19.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announced 61 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths but is confident the county should continue to reopen.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports 46 new COVID-19 cases with 199 active cases in the county.

The Santa Barbara Public Health Department reports the county's sixteenth death and forty-seven new COVID-19 cases from the past two days.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has issued a Health Officer order to allow the reopening of additional sectors on Friday.

Two UC Santa Barbara Dining Services staff members have tested positive for coronavirus.

The businesses on Stearns Wharf are starting to reopen as the state moves into Phase 3.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announced COVID-19 outbreaks at two local skilled nursing facilities and thirty new cases over the weekend.

California will allow gyms, bars, schools, day camps, hotels and professional sports to begin reopening with modifications on Friday.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting the 15th death of a resident who tested positive for COVID-19 and 50 new cases as of Friday.

The County's RISE Ambassador Team was created to conduct outreach, business check-ins and confirm that safety standards and operating restrictions are being followed by business operators and patrons.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 40 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday with the majority in Santa Maria.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting two additional deaths and 28 new cases, bringing the county death toll to 14 due to COVID-19.

The Federal Correctional Institution in Lompoc is reporting their fourth inmate death who tested positive for COVID-19.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported ten new COVID-19 cases within the community bringing the total to 1,669.

[Update]: California legislators have sent another letter to the Bureau of Prisons Director following the death of a third inmate at the Lompoc Prison facility.

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Gregg Hart announced COVID-19 Ambassadors will assist local businesses with reopening and guideline compliance.

Cottage Health medical experts urge community members not to ignore symptoms or delay needed treatment during the pandemic.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports 20 new COVID-19 cases reaching a total of 1,624 as of Wednesday.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports the total COVID-19 cases have reached 1,604 as of Tuesday.

Hair salons and barbershops are allowed to reopen in Santa Barbara County and most of California per the Governor's announcement on Tuesday.

The County of Santa Barbara has temporarily suspended zoning regulations and permit restrictions on wineries and wine tasting rooms to serve food.

The Santa Barbara City Council voted to close State Street to vehicles from Haley to Sola to allow restaurants to expand outdoor seating.

The Public Health Department issued a Health Order for a temporary requirement to use face coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting the twelfth death of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 20 additional COVID-19 cases on Wednesday bringing the total to 1,540.