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Cottage Health Urgent Care Centers Offer Carside Covid Assessment and Testing
Cottage Health Urgent Care centers now offer Carside Covid-19 testing at seven locations throughout the tri-county region.
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UK COVID-19 Variant Arrives in Santa Barbara County
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.
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Santa Barbara County to Enter Red Tier Wednesday
Santa Barbara County has reached the state's less restrictive red-tier allowing more businesses to open indoors starting Wednesday.
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Worried about the COVID-19 variants? Double mask!
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.
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Sheriff's Main Jail Clear of Active COVID Cases
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.
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Mobile COVID-19 Testing Unit Moving to East Beach
Beginning March 15, 2021, the mobile COVID-19 testing unit is moving to Santa Barbara.
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Update of COVID-19 Vaccines for TK-12 Education Staff
The County Education Office offers a vaccine update for school staff serving students in Transitional Kindergarten through Twelfth Grades in Santa Barbara County.
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Santa Barbara County Might Reach Red Tier by Friday
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported the county might be able to move into the red tier as early as this Friday.
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More Eyes on the Virus
UCSB, Cottage Health, Santa Barbara County Public Health roll out COVID-19 variant surveillance collaboration
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COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Opening Each Monday Morning
First dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments, through the Public Health vaccination sites, will become available to eligible Santa Barbara County residents every Monday morning at 9 a.m.
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Top 10 Myths about the COVID-19 Vaccine
Santa Barbara County Health Officer Dr. Ansorg addresses 10 myths regarding COVID-19 and vaccines.
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One Death and 73 New COVID-19 Cases
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported one death and 73 new COVID-19 cases Thursday.
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Four COVID-19 Deaths Wednesday
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported four deaths and 61 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday.
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Sheriff’s Office COVID-19 Positive Cases Slow
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is reporting active COVID-19 cases have dropped to single digits.
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Modified Youth and Recreational Sports Can Begin
Santa Barbara County COVID-19 positive case rate has dropped allowing for organized youth and adult sports to resume with modification.
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Public Health Officials Detail Farmworker Vaccination Pilot and COVID-19 Updates
Santa Barbara County Public Health Officials provided an update on COVID-19 in the county and a pilot program that vaccinated farmworkers.
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Consumer Alert on COVID-19 Fees Charged to Patients
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today issued an alert warning consumers about some healthcare providers reportedly charging patients a COVID FEE when seeking care.
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County Education Office Reminds Educators of COVID-19 Vaccinations
During the week of March 1, 2021, public school districts, charter, and private school education staff in Santa Barbara County have access to approximately 1,100 vaccination appointments.
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187 COVID-19 Cases in Past Three Days
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports 187 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths in the past three days.
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Vaccine Appointments Now Available for Emergency Services Workers, Grocery Workers, and Phase 1A Health Care Workers
With the arrival of additional vaccine supply, first dose vaccine appointments will be available at Public Health vaccination sites.
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Mobile COVID-19 Testing Unit Moving to Carpinteria
Beginning March 1, 2021, the mobile COVID-19 testing unit will be available to support the expansion of testing in the Carpinteria community.
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Educators and Food Workers Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines Next Week
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announced educators and food service workers will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine next week.
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Nine COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Two Days
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting nine COVID-19 deaths within the county from Wednesday and Thursday.
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Sansum Diabetes Research Institute Offering COVID-19 Vaccine
Sansum Diabetes Research Institute has begun distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to Santa Barbara’s diabetes community, specifically older Hispanic/Latino adults living with diabetes.
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Santa Barbara Unified School Board Approves K-6 Reopening March 1st
Santa Barbara Unified School Board members approved the district’s plan to welcome back elementary students with a phased-in, Hybrid learning model during the week of Monday, March 1 through March 5, 2021.
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Testing is Key to Reopening Our Community
In order to return to the things we enjoyed pre-COVID-19, it is critical that we increase the amount of testing, mask up, physical distance, and vaccinate when it is our turn.
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Santa Barbara County Remains in Purple Tier
Santa Barbara County remains in the Purple Tier with a lower adjusted case rate, California announced Tuesday.
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Four COVID-19 Deaths Over Weekend
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported four COVID-19 deaths and 235 new cases from Saturday through Monday.
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Public Health Department Addressed COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department addressed vaccine concerns and COVID-19 updates during Friday's press conference.
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Seven Deaths and 125 New COVID-19 Cases
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting seven deaths and 125 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.