COVID-19

The Public Health Department has partnered closely with Cottage Health and UCSB as they have continued a research project to better understand what variants are circulating in our county.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives, and right now, some are experiencing anxiety over the reopening of our community.

The California Department of Public Health is advising vaccinated Californians to continue wearing face masks indoors until June 15.

The CDC announced new guidance Thursday stating masks are not needed in most situations for fully vaccinated Americans.

The City of Goleta and County Public Health Department hosted a successful walk-up vaccine clinic on Sunday vaccinating over 100 people.

Cottage Health’s Drive-Up Vaccination Clinic at the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital campus will now offer Pfizer vaccines for children age 12 to 15 starting Thursday, May 13.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announced it will adjust its vaccination strategy to meet the current needs of the community.

Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated outdoor/indoor mask and face-covering guidance for fully vaccinated individuals.

The FDA has expanded its emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to be used for adolescents age 12 to 15.

Community Partners in Caring report approximately 10,000 Santa Barbara County seniors still need their vaccine and they're on a mission to fix that.

Goleta residents financially impacted by COVID-19 can still apply for rental assistance funds.

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is broadly available at the Public Health Community Vaccination Clinics this week, no appointment necessary.   

About 61% of Santa Barbara County residents age 16 and above have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer stated the good outweighs all concerns regarding the COVID-19 vaccines.

The County Public Health Department COVID-19 mobile vaccination clinics are broadly available throughout the county and now accepting walk-ins without an appointment.

The County Public Health Department COVID-19 mobile vaccination clinics are broadly available throughout the county and now accepting walk-ins without an appointment.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance on Tuesday regarding outdoor mask use for fully vaccinated Americans.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer provides an update on what you can safely do following COVID-19 vaccination. 

[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is following the CDC's recommendation to use the Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine after a brief pause over concern for blood clots.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department officials announced approximately 42% of eligible county residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. 

The remaining COVID-19 positive inmate has recovered, and the Santa Barbara Main Jail is now clear of COVID-19 cases.

Santa Barbara County Health Officer reminds residents to get their vaccine even if they've had COVID-19.

UC Santa Barbara makes campus vaccination facilities available to the Veterans Administration for two vaccine clinics.

As of Tuesday, Santa Barbara County is officially inducted into the state's orange tier allowing more businesses to open.

There are 10,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine appointments available at the Cottage Health Drive-Up Clinic.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department stated 49% of residents age 16 and over have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Congressman Salud Carbajal announced FEMA has begun accepting applications, beginning this week, for funeral assistance for individuals who lost loved ones to COVID-19.

The number of COVID-19 cases in the jail and amongst staff members at the Sheriff’s Offices is down to one each.

Santa Barbara County has met the State’s Orange Tier case rate and positivity rate for one week and if this continues next week can move into the orange tier on April 21.

Santa Barbara County Public Health is following the CDC, FDA, and state recommendations to pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.