COVID-19

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.

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.