COVID-19

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports a new total of 192 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the County including 37 health care workers.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting that an additional resident has died of COVID-19.

Santa Barbara County has issued clarifications to the stay at home order that includes increased restrictions for local businesses and restaurants.

As of Saturday evening, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases reached 168 with 26 hospitalizations.

The United States Attorney is urging the public to report suspected fraud related to the coronavirus.

Local authorities report an increase in domestic violence as non-profits urge members of the public to stay safe while sheltering in place during the coronavirus pandemic. 

The City of Santa Barbara has closed picnic sites prohibiting group activities.

As of Thursday evening, there are 28 additional cases of COVID-19 making the confirmed total 139 in Santa Barbara County.

The Santa Barbara City Police Department reports an officer tested positive for COVID-19 and has been self-isolating at their home.

California’s public health officials today released guidance on the use of cloth face coverings to protect against COVID-19 for Californians who must leave their homes to conduct essential activities.

The County of Santa Barbara is in search of community members who would like to utilize their wisdom and talents by volunteering for various COVID-19 related projects.

Santa Barbara County Public Health officials confirm one person died from the coronavirus on Wednesday as the total confirmed cases increases to 111.

[Update]: Another Sheriff's Deputy has tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the total to six.

[Update]: UC Santa Barbara Chancellor confirms a COVID-19 case in Isla Vista and urges students not to participate in Deltopia activities as the county closes Isla Vista beaches.

[Update]: As of Tuesday evening, the total number of coronavirus patients increased to 99 including 11 patients in the Intensive Care Unit.

Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons, an infectious disease specialist, provided a virtual presentation to examine current medical news on COVID-19 and to analyze the information from a doctor’s perspective

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors discuss planning and preparation Tuesday morning for the inevitable rise of coronavirus cases in local communities.

Effective Monday, April 6, 2020, Santa Barbara MTD will be lowering service levels further in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City of Santa Barbara has fenced off Skater's Point skatepark after residents ignored the closed signs.

[Update]: Santa Barbara County firefighters have been released from quarantine after a patient tested negative for COVID-19.

UC Santa Barbara Scientists provide essential COVID-19 testing supplies to Cottage Health System.

Emergency physicians at Cottage Hospital have penned an open letter urging the community to take the coronavirus seriously and stay home.

[Update]: As of Sunday evening, 6 coronavirus patients are in the Intensive Care Unit as the total number of COVID-19 cases increases to 68 in Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara County launched a new webpage to assist businesses and individuals for COVID-19 economic recovery.

The Sheriff's Office confirms a Santa Barbara County Jail contract employee who had been tested for COVID-19 was notified the test was positive.

Santa Barbara MTD Board of Directors unanimously adopted a resolution declaring a fiscal and public health emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County launched its Safe Access to Food for Everyone initiative as the COVID-19 crisis unfolds.

[Update]: Coronavirus cases in Santa Barbara County increased to 32 as three people are hospitalized with one in the intensive care unit.

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a moratorium on evictions of residential tenants who live in the unincorporated areas during this local emergency.

The University of California sent out a mass email last week directing university staff to stop donating medical supplies to local hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.