(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – In recent weeks the highly infectious Omicron BA.5 subtype has been circulating broadly. Throughout the pandemic, the COVID-19 virus has mutated frequently, creating new and even more transmissible strains. BA.5 is no exception. It is more transmissible compared to earlier Omicron variants but generally does not cause more severe illness. Over…
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SANTA MARIA FAIRPARK TESTING SITE TEMPORARLY CLOSING/MOVING
The State Testing site at the Fairpark will be temporarily closed from July 8-16, 2022.
(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – The COVID-19 State Testing site at the Santa Maria Fairpark will be temporarily closed from July 8-16, 2022 due to a scheduling conflict. During this closure North County residents seeking testing are encouraged to contact their primary care physician, visit a local pharmacy or visit the https://publichealthsbc.org/testing/ for alternate testing options.
The week of July 17-22, the testing site will be temporarily located at 500 W Foster Rd Santa Maria, CA 93455 in the parking lot. To request an appointment, please go online to https://lhi.care/covidtesting or call (866) 284-8788. The testing bus will return to the Santa Maria Fairpark on July 23, 2022.
COVID-19 testing sites are available throughout the county, many area pharmacies and health care providers offer testing appointments, visit https://publichealthsbc.org/testing/. Home testing kits are also available for pick up in-person and online visit https://publichealthsbc.org/at-home-test-kits/. Staying up to date on your COVID-19 vaccinations is the best step to protect yourself and your family from severe illness. If you’re eligible, take the time to schedule your first, second, or booster dose today.
For more information regarding COVID-19 response and resources, please visit https://publichealthsbc.org or call 2-1-1 for assistance.
SANTA MARIA FAIRPARK VACCINE CLINIC CLOSING
Final Day of Community Vaccination at the Fairpark Will be June 29, 2022 (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – The Santa Maria Fairpark COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be closing after Wednesday, June 29, 2022 due to significantly decreased utilization. This location opened over a year ago on May 16, 2021 and has since served the greater Santa…
Read MoreCOVID-19 VACCINATION SOON AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE
Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines Authorized for Emergency Use (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – On June 18, 2021 the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) endorsed recommendations that all children 6 months through 5 years should receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This announcement follows the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorization of the pediatric vaccine last week. The…
Read MoreSANTA BARBARA COUNTY COMMUNITY DATA DASHBOARD TRANSITIONING
New Dashboard Goes Live Friday, July 1 (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – The Santa Barbara County Community Data Dashboard will be transitioning to a new format utilizing data from the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) COVID-19 Dashboards beginning Friday, July 1, 2022. This change marks an important step in the COVID-19 response as County Public…
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COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH’S COVID-19 MOBILE VACCINE PROGRAM SCALING DOWN AFTER MARCH
COVID-19 Vaccines Remain Broadly Available at Local Clinics and Pharmacies (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department will scale down its COVID-19 Mobile Vaccine Program at the end of March. The Mobile Vaccine Program has been highly successful in reaching community members through convenient, local venues for vaccine clinics for over…
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY TO RESCIND LOCAL HEALTH OFFICER ORDER REQUIRING INDOOR MASKING BY FEBRUARY 16, 2022
State Health Officer Order for Indoor Masking Also Set to Expire (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department will rescind Health Officer Order No. 2022 – 10 effective Wednesday, February 16,2022, in alignment with the State’s Health Officer Order. Local guidance will defer to State guidance for use of face coverings.…
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY EXTENDS HEALTH OFFICER ORDER REQUIRING USE OF FACE COVERINGS INDOORS TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19
Indoor Masking Mandate Will Continue (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has extended the Health Officer Order which requires the use of masks in indoor public settings. This order requires all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face coverings when indoors in public settings, with limited exceptions. This Order…
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AT-HOME COVID-19 ANTIGEN TEST KITS ARRIVE IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Test Kit Distribution Through Community Partners Beginning Soon The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has requested over 200,000 at-home COVID-19 antigen test kits from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a federal healthcare partner. As of this afternoon, nearly 57,000 test kits have been delivered and will be distributed via community partners…
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UPDATED COVID-19 ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE GUIDANCE TO ALIGN WITH CDPH
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has updated their COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance to align with new guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). This guidance does not apply to health care personnel. Changes of note include: Updated isolation and quarantine recommendations for the general public are now in alignment with timeframe…
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