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Nine Additional COVID-19 Deaths Hit County
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports nine additional deaths and 418 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
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Seven Additional COVID-19 Deaths Reported Wednesday
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports seven deaths and 535 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.
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Probation Staff and Youth Test Positive for COVID-19
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.
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How Do I Safely Isolate or Quarantine At Home?
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.
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Public Health Claims COVID-19 Case Increase is "Astronomical"
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department claimed the recent increase in COVID-19 cases is "astounding" and "astronomical."
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450 New COVID-19 Cases and 2 Deaths Added Monday
The Public Health Department reported 450 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths on Monday.
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779 COVID-19 Cases Added Sunday
The Public Health Department reported 779 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
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12 Deaths and 600 New COVID-19 Cases in Two Days
The Public Health Department is reporting twelve deaths and 600 new COVID-19 cases from Friday and Saturday.
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What Do I Need to Know About the COVID Vaccines?
Public Health Officer Dr. Ansorg provides answers to frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccines.
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"This is Far From Over" Says Hospital CEO of COVID-19 Surge
Health officials warn the surge of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are expected to continue through the end of January.
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COVID-19 Outbreak at County Jail Gets Worse as County Numbers Climb
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.
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429 New COVID-19 Cases and 8 Deaths
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting 429 new COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths on Wednesday.
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County ICU Availability Falls to 0% with Highest COVID-19 Numbers in Single Day
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.
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Youth Housed in Santa Maria Juvenile Hall Tests Covid-19 Positive
The Santa Barbara County Probation Department reported that a youth housed in the Santa Maria Juvenile Hall tested positive for COVID-19.
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1,303 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
The Public Health Department reports 1,303 new COVID-19 cases over the holiday weekend from Friday through Monday.
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Two Sheriff Staff and Five Inmates Test COVID-19 Positive
[Update]: The Sheriff's Office reports two additional staff and five inmates, and one released inmate were found to be COVID-19 positive.
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396 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports 396 new cases of COVID-19 on the final day of 2020.
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Continued Surge in COVID-19 Cases as More Vaccine Arrives
The data could not be clearer. Simply stated, COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County is at record high levels.
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Four Additional Sheriff's Staff Test Positive for COVID-19
[Update]: The Sheriff's Office reports four additional staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
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Stay Home and Safe for the Holidays This Year
Dr. Henning Ansorg advises the community to stay home and stay safe for the upcoming holiday.
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Southern California Stay-At-Home Order Extended
State officials announced Tuesday the Southern California regional stay-at-home order will be extended until mid-January.
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Local ICU Capacity Declines as COVID-19 Cases Increase
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Santa Barbara County as intensive care unit capacity decreases.
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COVID-19 Positive Inmate Population Down to Five
Two additional Sheriff's staff members tested positive for COVID-19 and the COVID-19 positive inmate population is down to five.
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Southern California Public Health Departments Urge Staying Home
Southern California’s ten local Health Departments send an urgent holiday message to stay home and stay safe.
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221 New COVID-19 Cases in Santa Barbara County
The Public Health Department reports 221 new COVID-19 cases within Santa Barbara County.
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New COVID-19 Positive Tests at County Jail
[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is reporting five new staff members and three county jail inmates have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Dr. Ansorg Clarifies Underlying Health Conditions as Two New Deaths Reported
Public Health Officer Dr. Henning Ansorg clarified the meaning of "underlying health conditions" as the Public Health Department reported two new COVID-19 deaths.
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How to Say No to Holiday Invitations This Year
The Public Health Department provides tips on how to say no to holiday gatherings this year.
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565 New COVID-19 Cases This Weekend
The Public Health Department reports 565 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death between Saturday and Monday.
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Racing Against COVID
With the addition of UC Santa Barbara campus’s new CLIA-certified lab, the COVID surveillance testing team is running 4,000 tests per week.