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COVID-19 Vaccines for Veterans
UC Santa Barbara makes campus vaccination facilities available to the Veterans Administration for two vaccine clinics.
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Santa Barbara County Reaches Orange Tier
As of Tuesday, Santa Barbara County is officially inducted into the state's orange tier allowing more businesses to open.
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More COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available at Cottage Health
There are 10,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine appointments available at the Cottage Health Drive-Up Clinic.
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Santa Barbara County Nearly 50% Vaccinated
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.
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COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program Now Accepting Applications
Congressman Salud Carbajal announced FEMA has begun accepting applications, beginning this week, for funeral assistance for individuals who lost loved ones to COVID-19.
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Sheriff’s Office COVID-19 Numbers Dwindle
The number of COVID-19 cases in the jail and amongst staff members at the Sheriff’s Offices is down to one each.
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Santa Barbara County Moves Closer to Orange Tier
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.
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California Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Santa Barbara County Public Health is following the CDC, FDA, and state recommendations to pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
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County Expands 2-1-1 Call Center to Help With Vaccination Scheduling
Santa Barbara County has expanded its 2-1-1 call center to make it easier for people to access vaccination appointments.
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10,000 Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available at Cottage Health
10,000 Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available This Week at Cottage Health Drive-Up Clinic
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Santa Barbara County Could Reach Orange Tier in 10 Days
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.
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Two Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19
Two additional inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 during the intake screening process.
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Community Vaccination Clinic Opening in Santa Barbara
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.
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Cluster of Positive COVID-19 Cases in UCSB Intercollegiate Athletics
UCSB sent out an emergency notification to staff and students regarding a COVID-19 cluster in intercollegiate athletics.
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Santa Barbara County Doesn't Qualify for Orange Tier
Santa Barbara County is not eligible to move into the orange tier due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases, says Public Health.
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Cottage Reaches Vaccination Milestone
On Thursday April 1, Cottage Health reached a milestone of 50,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses administered.
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Community Members 16 and Older Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine at Public Health Vaccination Sites
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.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available in Santa Barbara
The Public Health Department announces COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available in Santa Barbara on April 6 and April 8.
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COVID-19 Cases Increase in Younger Population
Santa Barbara County Public Health officials stated a small uptick in COVID-19 cases is taking place among college students in their 20s.
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More Myths about the COVID-19 Vaccine
Santa Barbara's Public Health Officer clears up myths and incorrect statements regarding COVID-19 and the vaccine.
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Community Vaccination Clinic Opening in Santa Maria
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.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Remain Available in Lompoc
From now until April 3, all eligible groups can be vaccinated at the Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center in Lompoc.
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Public Health Officials Provide COVID-19 Vaccination Update
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department officials provided an update on the transmission of the COVID-19 virus and vaccinations in the county.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility Opens to All Adults on April 15
The State of California will expand its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone over the age of 16 on April 15.
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Increased Allocations of COVID-19 Vaccine for all Eligible Groups
The Public Health Department announces roving vaccination clinics beginning in Lompoc, all eligible residents may register.
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Sheriff Staff Member Contracts COVID-19, Main Jail Remains Clear
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.
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Limited COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available
The County Public Health Department is offering limited vaccine amounts that are currently available to those aged 65 and older.
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Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Vaccination Virtual Town Hall Tuesday
The Public Health Department is holding a virtual COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
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Spring Break Guidance for COVID-19 Safety
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.
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Public Health Focuses on Vaccine Equity
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is focusing on equity as they roll out COVID-19 vaccine allocations throughout the county.