COVID-19

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports 134 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths.

UC Santa Barbara medical experts and virologists discuss the science behind the current COVID-19 vaccines

Santa Barbara County is officially back in the purple tier as of Tuesday morning and the Public Health Department breaks down what that means.

[Update]: The State of California ended the Regional Stay at Home Order for all regions on Monday morning allowing more businesses to reopen.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports 1,129 new COVID-19 cases and 7 deaths in the past three days.

Cottage Health CEO says COVID-19 numbers are "deeply concerning" as hospitalizations top 200 in the county.

Santa Barbara County Public Health officials stated the case rate and testing positivity are trending downward but deaths are continuing to increase.

You may have heard about a new strain of COVID-19 (B117) that is more easily transmitted than the standard form of the virus.

A Drive-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital campus is serving eligible healthcare workers and beginning to vaccinate individuals age 75 and over who live or work in Santa Barbara County.

The Public Health Department is reporting seven additional deaths and 325 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.

UC Santa Barbara sent out an email to all students on Saturday alerting them to the positive Covid-19 cases identified between January 15-16.

Santa Barbara County Public Health officials addressed concerns regarding the Moderna vaccine and increasing cases of COVID-19.

The Santa Barbara County Jail and Juvenile Hall continue to have increased cases of COVID-19 with its staff and inmates.

New state data shows Santa Barbara County has the highest rate of COVID-19 spread out of any other county in California.

Santa Barbara County's Public Health Department announced they will begin vaccinations for people 75 years of age and older.

The Economic Forecast Project updates the community on the state of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports nine additional deaths and 418 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports seven deaths and 535 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.

Two staff assigned to the Probation Department’s Santa Maria Juvenile Hall, two staff assigned to the Los Prietos Boys Camp, and two youth tested positive for COVID-19. 

If you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, are waiting for virus test results, or you are experiencing symptoms related to the virus, you will need to safely isolate or quarantine at home.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department claimed the recent increase in COVID-19 cases is "astounding" and "astronomical."

The Public Health Department reported 450 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths on Monday.

The Public Health Department reported 779 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.

The Public Health Department is reporting twelve deaths and 600 new COVID-19 cases from Friday and Saturday.

Public Health Officer Dr. Ansorg provides answers to frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccines.

Health officials warn the surge of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are expected to continue through the end of January.

The COVID-19 outbreak at the Santa Barbara County Jail has gotten worse as the county's overall daily cases and deaths continue to climb.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting 429 new COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths on Wednesday.

The Public Health Department reports the Santa Barbara County ICU availability has now fallen to 0% as the county reported its highest COVID-19 in a single day.

The Santa Barbara County Probation Department reported that a youth housed in the Santa Maria Juvenile Hall tested positive for COVID-19.