COVID-19

Santa Barbara County has expanded its 2-1-1 call center to make it easier for people to access vaccination appointments.

10,000 Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available This Week at Cottage Health Drive-Up Clinic

Santa Barbara County Public Health officials state if the recent decline in COVID-19 case numbers continues, the county could reach the orange tier in 10 days.

Two additional inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 during the intake screening process.

The county's roving COVID-19 vaccination clinic will open Monday, April 12 and all eligible county residents can register starting on Thursday, April 8.

UCSB sent out an emergency notification to staff and students regarding a COVID-19 cluster in intercollegiate athletics.

Santa Barbara County is not eligible to move into the orange tier due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases, says Public Health.

On Thursday April 1, Cottage Health reached a milestone of 50,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses administered.

Santa Barbara County residents who are 16 years of age and older are able to make an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning today for Public Health Community Vaccination Clinics.

The Public Health Department announces COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available in Santa Barbara on April 6 and April 8.

Santa Barbara County Public Health officials stated a small uptick in COVID-19 cases is taking place among college students in their 20s. 

Santa Barbara's Public Health Officer clears up myths and incorrect statements regarding COVID-19 and the vaccine.

As part of Santa Barbara County’s continued participation in the Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program, COVID-19 vaccines will be available in a 7-day clinic in Santa Maria.

From now until April 3, all eligible groups can be vaccinated at the Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center in Lompoc.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department officials provided an update on the transmission of the COVID-19 virus and vaccinations in the county.

The State of California will expand its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone over the age of 16 on April 15.

The Public Health Department announces roving vaccination clinics beginning in Lompoc, all eligible residents may register.

One additional Sheriff’s Deputy was been found to be COVID-19 positive, which brings the total number of Sheriff’s employees who have tested positive to 117, with 115 having recovered and returned to work.

The County Public Health Department is offering limited vaccine amounts that are currently available to those aged 65 and older.

The Public Health Department is holding a virtual COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is urging the community to continue vigilance in adhering to safety guidelines aimed to reduce the spread of COVID-19, during Spring Break.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is focusing on equity as they roll out COVID-19 vaccine allocations throughout the county.

Cottage Health Urgent Care centers now offer Carside Covid-19 testing at seven locations throughout the tri-county region.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has been notified by the state of two county residents who tested positive for the B.1.1.7 variant, also known as the U.K. variant.

Santa Barbara County has reached the state's less restrictive red-tier allowing more businesses to open indoors starting Wednesday.

If you are concerned about the new variants of COVID-19 and want to be better protected against the COVID-19 virus, you may want to double mask.

The Sheriff’s Main Jail has cleared all of the active COVID-19 cases, while one additional Custody Deputy has been found to be COVID-19 positive.

Beginning March 15, 2021, the mobile COVID-19 testing unit is moving to Santa Barbara.

The County Education Office offers a vaccine update for school staff serving students in Transitional Kindergarten through Twelfth Grades in Santa Barbara County.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported the county might be able to move into the red tier as early as this Friday.