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Civilian Staff Member is COVID-19 Positive
A civilian Sheriff's Office staff member, who was tested in the community after becoming symptomatic, has been found to be COVID-19 positive.
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Two COVID-19 Deaths and 71 New Cases
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting two additional deaths of individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 and 71 new cases.
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One COVID-19 Death and 27 New Cases
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting an additional death of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 and 27 new cases.
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Public Health Opens School Waiver Applications and Focuses on Rising Cases in Isla Vista
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announced elementary schools can now apply for waivers as the focus shifts to rising COVID-19 cases in Isla Vista.
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Three Deaths and 76 New COVID-19 Cases
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting three additional deaths of individuals who tested positive for COVID-19.
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Should I Get Tested for COVID-19?
The Public Health Department shares information on those who should get tested for COVID-19.
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Additional Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19
Eleven additional inmates at the Main Jail have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Can I Get COVID-19 From Someone Without Symptoms?
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer answers questions about contracting COVID-19 from someone who isn't showing any symptoms.
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Officials Offer Information on School Waivers and Warn Salons Planning to Reopen Indoors
Santa Barbara County officials offered guidance on school waivers for Fall instruction and warn salon owners who have reopened indoor operations against state health mandates.
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Two Deaths and 75 New COVID-19 Cases
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting two deaths and 75 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
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Eleven Additional County Jail Inmates COVID-19 Positive
The Sheriff's Office reports eleven additional inmates at the county's Main Jail have tested positive for COVID-19.
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How Important Is It To Wear a Mask?
Santa Barbara County's Public Health Officer answers questions about the importance of wearing a face covering or mask.
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Additional COVID-19 Death Reported
The Public Health Department reports an additional COVID-19 related death on Wednesday.
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One Death and 73 New COVID-19 Cases
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting the death of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 and 73 new cases.
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Assess Your Risk For Avoiding the Coronavirus With These Activities
Coronavirus transmission is not the same for every activity, however, there are some activities that are riskier than others are.
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Three COVID-19 Deaths and 326 New Cases
The Public Health Department reports three new COVID-19 deaths and 326 new cases from Saturday through Monday.
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Additional Jail Staff Member is COVID-19 Positive
The Sheriff's Office reports a civilian staff member, who was tested in the community after becoming symptomatic, has been found to be COVID-19 positive.
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State Technical Error Suspects COVID-19 Cases Severely Undercounted
Santa Barbara County officials announced a technical error within the state's COVID-19 reporting has severely undercounted cases.
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Public Health Discourages Participation in Fiesta Cruiser Run
Santa Barbara County and Public Health Officials urge residents to not participate in the annual Fiesta Cruiser Run.
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One Death and 77 New Cases
The Public Health Department is reporting the 68th COVID-19 related death and 77 new cases.
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Three Additional COVID-19 Deaths and 60 New Cases
The Public Health Department reports 60 new COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths on Wednesday.
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One Death and 62 New COVID-19 Cases
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting three additional deaths of individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 and 62 new cases.
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Five Additional Inmate COVID-19 Cases Discovered at the Main Jail
Five additional inmates at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail are COVID-19 positive.
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County Reports 303 New COVID-19 Cases and 1 Death
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting the 61st death of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 and 303 new cases from the weekend.
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Governor Confirms COVID-19 Numbers Decreased Last Week
Governor Gavin Newsom confirms more COVID-19 teste are being done but the percentage of positive tests are going down.
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Face Masks Required & Pedestrians Only in 500 Block of State Street
The City of Santa Barbara announced face masks are required and pedestrian-only traffic is allowed in the 500 block of State Street and during Tuesday's Farmer's Market.
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Public Health Adds 28 Missed COVID-19 Deaths Due to Data Error
A major data error within the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department led to COVID-19 deaths being underreported by 28 cases.
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73 New COVID-19 Cases
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department added 91 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
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Sheriff’s Office Updates Jail-Related COVID-19 Count
[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office reports there are four active cases of COVID-19 within the main jail.
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91 New COVID-19 Cases Added
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department added 91 new COVID-19 cases as the hospitalizations decrease by one.