Month: May 2020

May 15, 2020: NEW CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) reports an additional 15 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county today. Five of the new cases are at the Federal Prison Complex in Lompoc. The total number of confirmed cases is 1402 and 506 have fully recovered.

Although most cases of COVID-19 exhibit mild or moderate symptoms, PHD recommends additional measures to prevent exposure among vulnerable people, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions (such as diabetes, cancer, immunodeficiency, asthma, COPD and others). PHD recommends that residents, especially those who are vulnerable:

  • Stay home except for essential tasks. Ensure you have a two-week supply of medication on hand.
  • When engaging in essential tasks away from home, remain 6 feet away from others and wear a facial covering.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water regularly.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Keep surfaces clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant

Information for the 15 new confirmed cases can be found below.

Ages of new confirmed cases reported*:

0-170
18-294
30-491
50-695
70+0
Age suppressed5
Total15

*Ages of new cases from the Federal Prison Complex are included in aggregate form on our website.

Locations of new cases reported:

South County Unincorporated Area includes communities of Montecito, Summerland and the City of Carpinteria0
City of Santa Barbara and the unincorporated area of Mission Canyon1
City of Goleta0
Community of Isla Vista0
Unincorporated Area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota0
Santa Ynez Valley including the Cities of Solvang & Buellton, and the communities of Santa Ynez, Los Alamos, Los Olivos and Ballard   0
City of Lompoc and the communities of Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village3
Federal Prison Complex in Lompoc5
City of Santa Maria  5
Community of Orcutt0
Unincorporated Areas of Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and the City of Guadalupe1

There are 83 active cases in the community and 797 active cases at the Federal Prison in Lompoc. Four hundred-seven community members and 99 persons incarcerated at the Federal Prison in Lompoc have fully recovered and five cases are pending recovery information. Eleven deaths have been reported.

Please visit Santa Barbara County’s coronavirus web page for other preparedness resources and updates at https://publichealthsbc.org/.

For general questions about COVID-19 and precautions currently recommended by Santa Barbara County Public Health, residents may call the Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Call Center at (833) 688-5551.

 Stay Connected:
County Public Health: www.PublicHealthSBC.org, Twitter and Facebook
County of Santa Barbara: www.CountyofSB.org, Twitter, Facebook
County Call Center: (833) 688-5551, MWF 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Recorded Information Line: (805) 681-4373
Community Wellness Team Information and Referral Line: (805) 364-2750
Behavioral Wellness Crisis Line: (888) 868-1649

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May 14, 2020: NEW CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) reports an additional 14 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county today. One of the new cases is at the Federal Prison Complex in Lompoc, CA. Three cases previously reported were determined not to be cases and removed. The total number of confirmed cases is 1387.

Although most cases of COVID-19 exhibit mild or moderate symptoms, PHD recommends additional measures to prevent exposure among vulnerable people, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions (such as diabetes, cancer, immunodeficiency, asthma, COPD and others). PHD recommends that residents, especially those who are vulnerable:

  • Stay home except for essential tasks. Ensure you have a two-week supply of medication on hand.
  • When engaging in essential tasks away from home, remain 6 feet away from others and wear a facial covering.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water regularly.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Keep surfaces clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant

Information for the 14 new confirmed cases can be found below.

Ages of new confirmed cases reported*:

0-172
18-293
30-493
50-692
70+0
Age suppressed1
Total14

*Ages of new cases from the Federal Prison Complex are included in aggregate form on our website.

Locations of new cases reported:

South County Unincorporated Area includes communities of Montecito, Summerland and the City of Carpinteria0
City of Santa Barbara and the unincorporated area of Mission Canyon2
City of Goleta0
Community of Isla Vista0
Unincorporated Area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota1
Santa Ynez Valley including the Cities of Solvang & Buellton, and the communities of Santa Ynez, Los Alamos, Los Olivos and Ballard   0
City of Lompoc and the communities of Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village4
Federal Prison Complex in Lompoc1
City of Santa Maria  6
Community of Orcutt0
Unincorporated Areas of Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and the City of Guadalupe0

There are 76 active cases in the community and 769 active cases at the Federal Prison in Lompoc. Four hundred-one community members and 95 persons incarcerated at the Federal Prison in Lompoc have fully recovered. Nine cases are pending recovery information. Eleven deaths have been reported.

Please visit Santa Barbara County’s coronavirus web page for other preparedness resources and updates at https://publichealthsbc.org/.

For general questions about COVID-19 and precautions currently recommended by Santa Barbara County Public Health, residents may call the Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Call Center at (833) 688-5551.

 Stay Connected:
County Public Health: www.PublicHealthSBC.org, Twitter and Facebook
County of Santa Barbara: www.CountyofSB.org, Twitter, Facebook
County Call Center: (833) 688-5551, MWF 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Recorded Information Line: (805) 681-4373
Community Wellness Team Information and Referral Line: (805) 364-2750
Behavioral Wellness Crisis Line: (888) 868-1649

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May 13, 2020: NEW CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) reports an additional six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county today. None of the new cases are at the Federal Prison Complex in Lompoc, CA. The total number of confirmed cases is 1376.

Although most cases of COVID-19 exhibit mild or moderate symptoms, PHD recommends additional measures to prevent exposure among vulnerable people, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions (such as diabetes, cancer, immunodeficiency, asthma, COPD and others). PHD recommends that residents, especially those who are vulnerable:

  • Stay home except for essential tasks. Ensure you have a two-week supply of medication on hand.
  • When engaging in essential tasks away from home, remain 6 feet away from others and wear a facial covering.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water regularly.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Keep surfaces clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant

Information for the 6 new confirmed cases can be found below.

Ages of new confirmed cases reported*:

0-170
18-291
30-490
50-695
70+0

*Ages of new cases from the Federal Prison Complex are included in aggregate form on our website.

Locations of new cases reported:

South County Unincorporated Area includes communities of Montecito, Summerland and the City of Carpinteria0
City of Santa Barbara and the unincorporated area of Mission Canyon0
City of Goleta0
Community of Isla Vista0
Unincorporated Area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota0
Santa Ynez Valley including the Cities of Solvang & Buellton, and the communities of Santa Ynez, Los Alamos, Los Olivos and Ballard   0
City of Lompoc and the communities of Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village1
Federal Prison Complex in Lompoc0
City of Santa Maria  4
Community of Orcutt1
Unincorporated Areas of Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and the City of Guadalupe0

There are 69 active cases in the community and 719 at the Federal prison in Lompoc. 394 community members and 95 persons incarcerated at the Federal prison have fully recovered. One previously reported case was removed and determined not to be a case. Eighty-eight are pending. Eleven deaths have been reported.

Please visit Santa Barbara County’s coronavirus web page for other preparedness resources and updates at https://publichealthsbc.org/.

For general questions about COVID-19 and precautions currently recommended by Santa Barbara County Public Health, residents may call the Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Call Center at (833) 688-5551.

 Stay Connected:
County Public Health: www.PublicHealthSBC.org, Twitter and Facebook
County of Santa Barbara: www.CountyofSB.org, Twitter, Facebook
County Call Center: (833) 688-5551, MWF 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Recorded Information Line: (805) 681-4373
Community Wellness Team Information and Referral Line: (805) 364-2750
Behavioral Wellness Crisis Line: (888) 868-1649

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May 12, 2020: NEW CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) reports an additional 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county today. Three of the new cases are at the Federal Prison Complex in Lompoc, CA. One case reported previously was determined not to be a case. The total number of confirmed cases is 1371 of which 495 have fully recovered.

Although most cases of COVID-19 exhibit mild or moderate symptoms, PHD recommends additional measures to prevent exposure among vulnerable people, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions (such as diabetes, cancer, immunodeficiency, asthma, COPD and others). PHD recommends that residents, especially those who are vulnerable:

  • Stay home except for essential tasks. Ensure you have a two-week supply of medication on hand.
  • When engaging in essential tasks away from home, remain 6 feet away from others and wear a facial covering.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water regularly.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Keep surfaces clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant

Information for the 10 new confirmed cases can be found below.

Ages of new confirmed cases reported*:

0-170
18-293
30-491
50-693
70+0

*Ages of new cases from the Federal Prison Complex are included in aggregate form on our website.

Locations of new cases reported:

South County Unincorporated Area includes communities of Montecito, Summerland and the City of Carpinteria0
City of Santa Barbara and the unincorporated area of Mission Canyon1
City of Goleta1
Community of Isla Vista0
Unincorporated Area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota0
Santa Ynez Valley including the Cities of Solvang & Buellton, and the communities of Santa Ynez, Los Alamos, Los Olivos and Ballard   1
City of Lompoc and the communities of Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village1
Federal Prison Complex in Lompoc3
City of Santa Maria  3
Community of Orcutt0
Unincorporated Areas of Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and the City of Guadalupe0

Five hundred eighty-three people are recovering out of the hospital, 39 are recovering in a hospital, 10 of whom are in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and 243 are pending an update. Eleven deaths have been reported.

Please visit Santa Barbara County’s coronavirus web page for other preparedness resources and updates at https://publichealthsbc.org/.

For general questions about COVID-19 and precautions currently recommended by Santa Barbara County Public Health, residents may call the Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Call Center at (833) 688-5551.

 Stay Connected:
County Public Health: www.PublicHealthSBC.org, Twitter and Facebook
County of Santa Barbara: www.CountyofSB.org, Twitter, Facebook
County Call Center: (833) 688-5551, MWF 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Recorded Information Line: (805) 681-4373
Community Wellness Team Information and Referral Line: (805) 364-2750
Behavioral Wellness Crisis Line: (888) 868-1649

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May 11, 2020: NEW CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) reports an additional 54 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county today. 40 of the new cases are at the Federal Prison Complex in Lompoc, CA. The total number of confirmed cases is 1362 of which 474 have fully recovered.

Although most cases of COVID-19 exhibit mild or moderate symptoms, PHD recommends additional measures to prevent exposure among vulnerable people, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions (such as diabetes, cancer, immunodeficiency, asthma, COPD and others). PHD recommends that residents, especially those who are vulnerable:

  • Stay home except for essential tasks. Ensure you have a two-week supply of medication on hand.
  • When engaging in essential tasks away from home, remain 6 feet away from others and wear a facial covering.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water regularly.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Keep surfaces clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant

Information for the 109 new confirmed cases can be found below.

Ages of new confirmed cases reported*:

0-170
18-295
30-496
50-693
70+0

*Cases from the Federal Prison Complex are not included.

Locations of new cases reported:

South County Unincorporated Area includes communities of Montecito, Summerland and the City of Carpinteria0
City of Santa Barbara and the unincorporated area of Mission Canyon1
City of Goleta0
Community of Isla Vista0
Unincorporated Area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota0
Santa Ynez Valley including the Cities of Solvang & Buellton, and the communities of Santa Ynez, Los Alamos, Los Olivos and Ballard   1
City of Lompoc and the communities of Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village40*
City of Santa Maria  13
Community of Orcutt0
Unincorporated Areas of Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and the City of Guadalupe0

* 40 new COVID-19 cases are from the Federal Prison Complex.

Four hundred and seventy seven people are recovering out of the hospital, 37 are recovering in a hospital, 10 of whom are in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and 363 are pending an update. Eleven deaths have been reported.

Please visit Santa Barbara County’s coronavirus web page for other preparedness resources and updates at https://publichealthsbc.org/.

For general questions about COVID-19 and precautions currently recommended by Santa Barbara County Public Health, residents may call the Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Call Center at (833) 688-5551.

 Stay Connected:
County Public Health: www.PublicHealthSBC.org, Twitter and Facebook
County of Santa Barbara: www.CountyofSB.org, Twitter, Facebook
County Call Center: (833) 688-5551, MWF 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Recorded Information Line: (805) 681-4373
Community Wellness Team Information and Referral Line: (805) 364-2750
Behavioral Wellness Crisis Line: (888) 868-1649 

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STAY WELL AT HOME ORDER

Low-risk Businesses Reopen, Guidance for Pool Use, and More  

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.): To clarify essential businesses within the County of Santa Barbara, the County Health Officer Henning Ansorg, M.D. has issued Health Officer Order No. 2020-8.1. This Order will be effective starting 5:00 p.m. (PDT) Friday May 8, 2020 and continuing until 5:00 p.m. (PDT), on May 31, 2020 or until it is extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing by the County of Santa Barbara Health Officer (“Health Officer”).

The new order stipulates the following:

Certain low-risk businesses will be able to reopen safely while adhering to social distancing guidelines provided by the Governor and the Santa Barbara County Health Officer.

Social Distancing Protocols Required: Low-risk businesses shall inform all employees and public that they should: avoid entering the facility if they have a cough or fever; maintain a minimum six-foot distance from one another; sneeze and cough into a cloth or tissue or, if not available, into one’s elbow; and not shake hands or engage in any unnecessary physical contact. Exception is permitted when closer contact is required for fire, law enforcement, first responders, childcare, adult or senior care, care to individuals with special needs, and patient care.

 Outdoors Only Multi-Unit Housing Pool Guidance:  

  • Public pools and spas located outdoors, including those in a home owner’s association (HOA), apartment complex, hotel, motel, country or private club, county or city pool, and gym or fitness club may allow individuals of one household at a time, limited to six individuals from the single living unit, to swim, or to use the deck area and pool restrooms and showers.
  • A community center, gym, or fitness club with a pool or spa must keep all other areas closed.
  • Medical or therapy pools that provide medically prescribed supervised therapy may continue to operate.
  • Public and semi-public pools and spas located indoors must remain closed.

Tennis and/or Pickleball Outdoors Only: Outdoor public and private tennis and pickleball courts may operate, with social distancing requirements and the additional protocols.

Graduations: public and private distance learning and/or administration only

  • Graduations may be provided through streaming or other technology; or outdoor, in-person if all of the following protocols are followed:
  • No more than five persons at a time, may enter nearby buildings to put on the presentation.
  • Protection against COVID-19:
    • Vulnerable individuals, those with symptoms of COVID-19, and anyone with exposure to a COVID-19 case should not attend.
    • Sharing or exchanging materials such as diplomas, awards, medals, graduation caps, “sign-in” practices, gifts, flowers.

More guidance and the full Health Officer Order can be viewed here: https://publichealthsbc.org/health-officer-orders/

Stay Connected:

County Public Health: www.PublicHealthSBC.org, Twitter and Facebook
County of Santa Barbara: www.CountyofSB.org, Twitter, Facebook
2-1-1 Call Center: Dial 211 or outside the area, call (800) 400-1572
Recorded Information Line: (805) 681-4373
Behavioral Wellness 24/7 Access Line: (888) 868-1649
Community Wellness Team Information and Referral Line: (805) 364-2750

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ANNOUNCES TWO ADDITIONAL DEATHS OF PATIENTS WITH COVID-19

311 Additional Confirmed Cases Also Reported

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) is reporting the tenth and eleventh deaths among individuals who tested positive for COVID-19. One individual resided in the City of Lompoc and was in their 60’s with underlying health conditions. The other individual was a person incarcerated at the Lompoc Federal prison and was in their 70’s with underlying health conditions. As of today, there are 1,032 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Santa Barba County, 582 cases are at the Federal Prison in Lompoc and 450 are community cases and 463 have fully recovered. Today’s total number of confirmed cases include an update as a previously reported case was determined not to be a case.

“We are saddened by the loss of these individuals and extend our deepest condolences to their friends and families. As we continue to battle the spread of COVID-19, we ask community members to continue doing their part by wearing facial coverings while in public and continuing to practice social distancing,” said Van Do-Reynoso, PhD, Director of Public Health.

Although most cases of COVID-19 exhibit mild or moderate symptoms, PHD recommends additional measures to prevent exposure among vulnerable people, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions (such as diabetes, cancer, immunodeficiency, asthma, COPD and others). PHD recommends that residents, especially those who are vulnerable:

  • Stay home except for essential tasks. Ensure you have a two-week supply of medication on hand.
  • When engaging in essential tasks away from home, remain 6 feet away from others and wear a facial covering.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water regularly.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Keep surfaces clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant

Information for the 311 new confirmed cases can be found below.

Ages of new confirmed cases reported*:

0-170
18-291
30-490
50-690
70+0

*Age data for confirmed cases of persons who are incarcerated is only provided in aggregate totals on the PHD website.

Locations of new cases reported:

South County Unincorporated Area includes communities of Montecito, Summerland and the City of Carpinteria0
City of Santa Barbara and the unincorporated area of Mission Canyon0
City of Goleta0
Community of Isla Vista0
Unincorporated Area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota0
Santa Ynez Valley including the Cities of Solvang & Buellton, and the communities of Santa Ynez, Los Alamos, Los Olivos and Ballard   0
City of Lompoc and the communities of Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village310*
City of Santa Maria  1
Community of Orcutt0
Unincorporated Areas of Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and the City of Guadalupe0

*310 cases are individuals incarcerated at the Federal Prison in Lompoc.

Two hundred twenty-five people are recovering out-of-hospital, 39 are recovering in a hospital, 12 of whom are in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and 294 are pending an update. Eleven deaths have been reported.

Please visit Santa Barbara County’s coronavirus web page for other preparedness resources and updates at https://publichealthsbc.org/.

For general questions about COVID-19 and precautions currently recommended by Santa Barbara County Public Health, residents may call the Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Call Center at (833) 688-5551.

 Stay Connected:
County Public Health: www.PublicHealthSBC.org, Twitter and Facebook
County of Santa Barbara: www.CountyofSB.org, Twitter, Facebook
County Call Center: (833) 688-5551, MWF 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Recorded Information Line: (805) 681-4373
Community Wellness Team Information and Referral Line: (805) 364-2750
Behavioral Wellness Crisis Line: (888) 868-1649 

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