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Are We Back Yet?
People are getting busy again but so is the SARS-CoV-2 virus
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County Offers Public Survey to Assess Potential Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic
The County of Santa Barbara is seeking input to help determine mental health and substance use disorder services to meet the needs of our community.
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Delta Variant Q&A
UC Santa Barbara microbiologists and medical experts unpack data about the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant
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Cottage Urges Pregnant Women to Get Vaccinated
Cottage Health urges pregnant people to get the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves and unborn child.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Gets Full Federal Approval
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine received full approval on August 23 from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for persons aged 16 and above.
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Local Theatres Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
Local theatres announce proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative test must be shown to require entrance into upcoming shows.
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Will COVID-19 Vaccination Protect Against the Delta variant?
If you have been fully vaccinated, you have taken the best step possible to protect yourself, your friends, family and co-workers from getting the virus and the Delta variant.
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California Implements First-in-the-Nation Measure to Encourage Teachers and School Staff to Get Vaccinated
In order to best protect students and staff as California starts the school year fully in-person, CDPH issued a new public health order requiring all school staff to either show proof of full vaccination or be tested at least once per week.
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Cottage Health Implements New Visitor Requirements for Hospital Entry
Effective Wednesday, all Cottage Health hospitals will implement the recent state order requiring visitors to either verify completed COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result.
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City of Goleta to Implement Vaccine or Testing Requirement for its Employees
As the highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant continues to spread throughout Santa Barbara County and the world, the City of Goleta is implementing a vaccine or testing requirement for all City employees.
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SBCC Board Approves Resolution to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees passed a resolution requiring a COVID-19 vaccine for all students and employees to enter campus.
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SB Unified School Board Approves Vaccine Mandate or Testing for Staff
School Board Approves Resolution to Require All Santa Barbara Unified Staff to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination Prior to Start of School, or Submit to Weekly COVID Testing
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What We Know About the Delta Variant
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer is sharing what is known about the COVID-19 Delta Variant and the new surge within the county.
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Face Covering to Be Required Indoors Regardless of Vaccination Status
Beginning Friday, August 6, Santa Barbara County Public Health is mandating the use of universal face coverings indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
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COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise Significantly Among Unvaccinated Residents
The highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant continues to circulate in Santa Barbara County bringing a greater risk to unvaccinated residents.
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Navigating Re-entry Town Hall Virtual Event Addressed Fears and Anxiety We Face as we Return to Society After Pandemic
Hospice of Santa Barbara’s virtual event Navigating Re-Entry Town Hall brought a range of community leaders to discuss the fears, anxiety, and questions we all have as we contemplate a return to society after the pandemic.
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Health Officials Report Dramatic Increase in COVID-19 Cases
Santa Barbara County Public Health officials are reporting a "dramatic increase" in COVID-19 cases due to unvaccinated residents.
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Increase in COVID-19 cases are very concerning
Santa Barbara County is seeing an alarming increase in new case rates for COVID-19, with active cases up 90% over two weeks ago.
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Local Experts Unravel the Delta Variant
UC Santa Barbara campus COVID experts discuss the fast-spreading Delta variant.
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Public Health Recommends Masks Indoors in Santa Barbara County
The County of Santa Barbara Recommends Masking Indoors for Everyone, as a Precaution Against Increased Circulation of COVID-19.
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Public Health Remains Vigilant in Assessing COVID-19 Delta Variant
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is urging the community to stay vigilant with COVID-19 and the spreading Delta variant.
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Cottage Health Experts Provide COVID-19 Update for County
Physicians at Cottage Health have provided an update on the latest COVID-19 information for Santa Barbara County.
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SANSUM CLINIC OPENS APPOINTMENTS FOR RAPID COVID-TESTING
Sansum Clinic is now offering elective rapid COVID-19 testing so people can return safely to travel, sporting or music events, or any personal reason not related to suspicion of COVID infection
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Additional Cases of COVID-19 Delta Variant in Santa Barbara County
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has been notified by the UC Santa Barbara Virology Laboratory of two additional COVID-19 cases resulting from the Delta variant.
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CDC Advisory Committee Determines COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Younger People
The CDC Advisory Committee on immunization practice met to discuss the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine among younger people.
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Public Health Department Urges Residents to "Take Your Shot" to Stop COVID-19
As California begins to fully reopen, the Public Health Department launched a public service campaign, urging all eligible county residents to get the COVID-19 vaccination.
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Cottage Community Vaccine Clinic in Goleta Will Close July 29
Cottage Health will close its mass vaccination clinic on July 29, allowing time for those age 12 and up to complete both doses of the Pfizer vaccine at the clinic if they receive their first dose by July 8.
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Health Officials Discuss COVID-19 Vaccination Rates and CalOSHA Guidelines
Santa Barbara County Public Health officials discussed COVID-19 vaccination rates in the county and new CalOSHA updates during a press conference Friday.
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June 15 Marks the START of Our Return to Normalcy
Santa Barbara County Public Health Officials discuss the start of returning to normal on June 15th when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in California.
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What Can I Do Now that I Am Vaccinated?
Santa Barbara County's Public Health Officer addresses what residents can do now that they have received the COVID-19 vaccine.