COVID-19

On Sunday, October 17, 2020, a Sheriff’s deputy was found to be positive for COVID-19.

In a 3-2 vote, Santa Barbara County Supervisors passed an ordinance to allow fines for those violating the Health Officer's Orders regarding COVID-19.

A Juvenile Institution Officer assigned to the Santa Barbara Probation Department’s Santa Maria Juvenile Hall notified the Department they tested positive for COVID-19.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has identified two separate clusters of positive COVID-19 cases in privately-owned fraternity and sorority houses in the Isla Vista community.

Public Health officials acknowledge a downward trend in COVID-19 case rates within the county but urge caution as Halloween approaches and hot spots pop up throughout the U.S.

UC Santa Barbara researchers model the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in various temperatures and relative humidities in typical indoor situations.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has issued Health Officer Order No. 2020-12.11 allowing schools to reopen for in-person learning with modifications and restricting gatherings.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports the majority of COVID-19 cases are 20-year-olds and agricultural workers are disproportionately affected by the virus.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department interviewed local children on the challenges they face during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting one death from a COVID-19 outbreak at a Santa Maria nursing home.

The Santa Barbara Unified School District is offering drive-through COVID-19 testing for teachers and staff members to prepare for in-person learning.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Officials report on the new health equity metric added to county data during Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting.

As of last Friday, all COVID-19 positive inmates at the Main Jail have recovered from the COVID-19 virus.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports 72 new COVID-19 cases from Saturday through Monday.

Halloween will need to be celebrated differently this year to keep people safe, the Public Health Department is providing guidance on how to take part in this holiday in a manner that reduces the risk of spreading COVID-19.

The Sheriff's Office reports a custody deputy was found to be COVID-19 positive this week.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports one death and 26 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.

The Public Health Department reports one death and 34 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has issued Health Officer Order No. 2020-12.9 allowing more businesses to reopen indoors with modifications and capacity limits.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports 32 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday.

[Update]: The State of California confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Santa Barbara County has officially moved down into the red-colored "Substantial Tier 2."

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports 98 new COVID-19 cases from Saturday through Monday.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department hopes the state will allow the county to move into the next tier prompting more businesses to reopen next week.

A recently admitted youth at the County of Santa Barbara Probation Department’s Santa Maria Juvenile Hall tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.

A Sheriff's Deputy tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

Governor Newsom is now allowing nail services and physician-ordered electrolysis to operate indoors with modifications.

The Public Health Department provides information on children participating in youth sports.

Santa Barbara County's Health Officer provides information on different types of face coverings and which are the most effective.

The Sheriff's Office is announcing the recovery of all but one of its inmates who tested positive during a recent COVID-19 outbreak at the Main Jail.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports 84 new COVID-19 cases from Saturday through Monday.