COVID-19

Sheriff Bill Brown announced an inmate in the Santa Barbara County Jail has tested positive for COVID-19.

An additional 19 confirmed coronavirus cases were announced Friday, bringing Santa Barbara County's grand total to 373.

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Gregg Hart discussed the financial constraints of reopening businesses on Governor Newsom's framework.

Public Health officials announced another COVID-19 related death in Santa Barbara County and an increase of 20 new cases.

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital medical staff who are caring for COVID-19 patients are now able to use face shields produced in collaboration with engineers from UCSB and local companies.

The Legal Aid Foundation is offering free services and advice to local renters who fear eviction during the coronavirus pandemic.

Santa Barbara-based company Service Objects has built an enhanced dataset of COVID-19 cases nationwide to assist in identifying trends that could help combat this deadly virus.

The Public Health Department announced 21 newly confirmed coronavirus cases bringing the total to 334.

California lawmakers sent a letter to the Federal Bureau of Prisons urging further action to prevent the spread of coronavirus within Lompoc U.S. Penitentiary.

Santa Barbara County Public Health officials follow the Governor's timeline for easing shelter in place orders as the total confirmed COVID-19 cases reach 313.

Researchers in Finland released a 3D simulation of how rapidly a cough can spread through a supermarket.

The City of Santa Barbara is taking preventative measures with the homeless population during the COVID-19 crisis, including providing access to portable restrooms and handwashing facilities.

[Update]: Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports an additional 17 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. The total number of confirmed cases is 284.

Cottage Hospitals are now offering free online visits for individuals who may have COVID-19 symptoms.

[Update]: A UC Santa Barbara computer science student built a website to track the epidemiology of COVID-19.

The Public Health Department states data suggests physical distancing and public health directives have slowed the spread of COVID-19.

The United States Penitentiary, Lompoc is reporting 45 inmates and 14 staff members infected with coronavirus as of Saturday.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has identified a seventh deputy who tested positive for COVID-19.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Officials confirmed and additional 15 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Thursday, bringing the county's total to 243.

UC Santa Barbara Chancellor announces a student visited a dormitory and later tested positive for COVID-19

Lompoc Valley Medical Hospital CEO pens an open letter stating they're treating 12 inmates from Lompoc Prison infected with COVID-19.

On Wednesday, Santa Barbara Public Health announced 10 new cases drawing the total confirmed COVID-19 count to 228 within the county.

The Goleta City Council approved several measures to protect residents and businesses during the COVID-19 crisis in a virtual meeting Tuesday night.

[Update]: Edhat readers share photos of how they're social distancing and what they're noticing during the coronavirus pandemic. Send in your photos!

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports an additional 26 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the County, bringing the total to 218 confirmed cases. 

Santa Barbara Public Health Department shared data and models of the COVID-19 pandemic, expressing the extreme importance of social distancing cooperation.

Local leaders held a press conference Tuesday advocating for victims of abuse during the statewide stay at home order due to the coronavirus.

As a reminder, you must still socially distance while in public parks and trails.

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.