coronavirus – County of Santa Barbara

Apr 3, 2020

NEW CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) is confirming 13 additional cases of COVID-19 today. This makes 152 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County. Below are more details about the 13 cases announced Friday, April 3:

Ages of new confirmed cases reported:

0-17	0
18-29	2
30-49	4
50-69	6
70+	1

Locations of new cases reported:

South County Unincorporated Area includes communities of Montecito, Summerland and the City of Carpinteria	3
City of Santa Barbara and the unincorporated area of Mission Canyon	2
City of Goleta	0
Community of Isla Vista	0
Unincorporated Area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota	0
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 Village	3
City of Santa Maria	4
Community of Orcutt	0
Unincorporated Areas of Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and the City of Guadalupe	0

Although PHD has released the cities and areas where confirmed COVID-19 cases have occurred, it is critical that residents in all areas of the county stay at home and practice social distancing when performing essential tasks outside their home.

Of the 152 cases, 86 are recovering at home, 26 persons are recovering in a hospital,17 of which are in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 35 have fully recovered, and 4 are pending an update. One death has been reported.

PHD is prioritizing investigations for cases with exposures in healthcare and other congregate settings to identify persons who may have been exposed. Mandated social distancing measures are in place to slow the spread of the virus.

Community members are reminded to take measures to prevent the spread of respiratory illness:

Stay home except for essential tasks
When engaging in essential tasks away from home, remain 6 feet away from others
Wash your hands with soap and water
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

Stay Connected:

County Public Health: www.PublicHealthSBC.org, Twitter and Facebook
County of Santa Barbara: www.CountyofSB.org, Twitter, Facebook
County Information Line: (833) 688-5551, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
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: (805) 364-2750

Apr 2, 2020

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATE

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) reports an additional twenty-eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the County today, bringing the total to 139 confirmed cases.

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). To protect everyone, especially vulnerable members of our community, Public Health recommends that:

Stay home as much as possible. Arrange for someone to deliver groceries and other items you need. Ensure you have at least a two-week supply of medication on hand.
Wash your hands regularly, especially before eating or before touching your face.
If you need to leave the house, minimize contact with other people and with common surfaces. Stay at least six feet away from others.
If you develop symptoms consistent with COVID-19 such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, promptly contact your medical provider.

“If you are healthy and not at higher risk, please connect with friends and loved ones who would be considered more vulnerable, and offer support,” said Van Do-Reynoso, Public Health Director.

Information for the 28 new confirmed cases can be found below.

Ages of new confirmed cases reported:

0-17	0
18-29	4
30-49	10
50-69	10
70+	4

Locations of new cases reported:

South County Unincorporated Area includes communities of Montecito, Summerland and the City of Carpinteria	0
City of Santa Barbara and the unincorporated area of Mission Canyon	5
City of Goleta	1
Community of Isla Vista	0
Unincorporated Area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota	0
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 Village	2
City of Santa Maria	11
Community of Orcutt	5
Unincorporated Areas of Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and the City of Guadalupe	3

For additional data on total confirmed cases please refer to https://publichealthsbc.org/.

Of the 139 cases, 81 are recovering at home, 23 persons are recovering in a hospital, of those recovering in the hospital there are 16 in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 24 have fully recovered, and 10 are pending an update. One death was reported yesterday.

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 county’s 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, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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

Apr 2, 2020

California Public Health Officials Release Guidance on Use of Cloth Face Coverings

Date: April 1, 2020
Number: NR20-040
Contact: CDPHpress@cdph.ca.gov

Social distancing and hand washing are still best actions
Californians can take to fight COVID-19

SACRAMENTO – California’s public health officials today released guidance on the use of cloth face coverings to protect against COVID-19 for Californians who must leave their homes to conduct essential activities. The guidance does not require people to wear face coverings – and is not a substitute for the state’s current guidance regarding social distancing and hand washing. The state also does not recommend Californians use N-95 or surgical masks, which are needed for our health care workers and first responders who will be there for when our lives at risk.

“Face coverings are not a substitute for physical distancing or frequent hand washing, which we know are amongst the most effective ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. Sonia Angell, Director of the California Department of Public Health and State Health Officer. “Wearing a cloth face covering could provide some additional benefit by acting as a reminder for other people to keep their distance, and it could help reduce the spread of infectious particles from those who could be infected but don’t have symptoms.”

“Face coverings could provide some additional protection against COVID-19, but Californians should not have a false sense of security if they choose to wear them. Make sure you’re also staying 6 feet away from other people if you have to leave your home to get groceries or prescriptions,” said California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly.

The new guidance reminds Californians that the best defense against COVID-19 continues to be:

Staying at home and physical distancing
Washing hands frequently
Avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
Avoiding being around sick people

The use of cloth face coverings could reduce the transmission of COVID-19 by individuals who do not have symptoms and may reinforce physical distancing. Public health officials also caution that face coverings may increase risk if users reduce their use of strong defenses such as physical distancing and frequent hand washing.

For more information, please see the Face Coverings Guidance.

Apr 1, 2020

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ANNOUNCES DEATH OF PATIENT WITH COVID-19

Twelve Additional Confirmed Cases Also Reported

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) is reporting that a resident has died of COVID-19. The person who died was in their 60s and had underlying health conditions. This north county resident was hospitalized and succumbed to their illness today.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of this patient,” said Santa Barbara County Health Officer Dr. Henning Ansorg. “While we have expected more cases, this death is an unfortunate milestone in our efforts to fight this disease, and one that we never wanted to see.”

While most cases of COVID-19 exhibit mild or moderate symptoms, this tragic death underscores the urgent need for us to take extra steps to protect residents who are particularly vulnerable to developing more serious illness, including elderly persons and those with underlying health conditions.”

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). Public Health recommends that vulnerable people:

Stay home as much as possible. Arrange for someone to deliver groceries and other items you need. Ensure you have at least a two-week supply of medication on hand.
Wash your hands regularly, especially before eating or before touching your face.
If you need to leave the house, minimize contact with other people and with common surfaces. Stay at least six feet away from others.
If you develop symptoms consistent with COVID-19 such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, promptly contact your medical provider.

“If you are healthy and not at higher risk, please connect with friends and loved ones who would be considered more vulnerable, and offer support,” said Van Do-Reynoso, Public Health Director.

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

Ages of new confirmed cases reported:

0-17	0
18-29	2
30-49	6
50-69	2
70+	2

Locations of new cases reported:

South County Unincorporated Area includes communities of Montecito, Summerland and the City of Carpinteria	0
City of Santa Barbara and the unincorporated area of Mission Canyon	1
City of Goleta	1
Community of Isla Vista	0
Unincorporated Area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota	0
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 Village	2
City of Santa Maria	3
Community of Orcutt	2
Unincorporated Areas of Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and the City of Guadalupe	2

For additional data on total confirmed cases please refer to https://publichealthsbc.org/.

Of the 111 cases, 65 are recovering at home, 17 persons are recovering in a hospital,13 of which are in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 23 have fully recovered, and 6 are pending an update.

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 county’s 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, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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

Mar 31, 2020

NEW CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) is confirming eleven (11) additional cases of COVID-19 today. This makes 99 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County. Due to the volume of confirmed cases being reported, PHD will begin reporting cases in aggregate. Below are more details about the 11 cases announced Tuesday, March 31:

Ages of new confirmed cases reported:

0-17	0
18-29	1
30-49	7
50-69	2
70+	1

Locations of new cases reported:

South County Unincorporated Area includes communities of Montecito, Summerland and the City of Carpinteria	0
City of Santa Barbara and the unincorporated area of Mission Canyon	0
City of Goleta	0
Community of Isla Vista	0
Unincorporated Area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota	2
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 Village	5
City of Santa Maria	1
Community of Orcutt	1
Unincorporated Areas of Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and the City of Guadalupe	2

Although PHD has released the cities and areas where confirmed COVID-19 cases have occurred, it is critical that residents in all areas of the county stay at home and practice social distancing when performing essential tasks outside their home.

Of the 99 cases, 57 are recovering at home, 13 persons are recovering in a hospital,11 of which are in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 22 have fully recovered, and 7 are pending an update.

PHD is prioritizing investigations for cases with exposures in healthcare and other congregate settings to identify persons who may have been exposed. Mandated social distancing measures are in place to slow the spread of the virus.

Community members are reminded to take measures to prevent the spread of respiratory illness:

Stay home except for essential tasks
When engaging in essential tasks away from home, remain 6 feet away from others
Wash your hands with soap and water
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

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, 9a.m.- 6p.m.
County Information Line: (833) 688-5551, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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

Mar 30, 2020

NEW CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) is confirming twenty (20) additional cases of COVID-19 today. This makes 88 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County. Below are more details about the twenty (20) cases announced Monday, March 30:

Case #69—in their 60s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #70—in their 50s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #71—in their 40s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #72—in their 50s and resides in Orcutt
Case #73—in their 60s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #74—in their 40s and resides in the Lompoc Area, including the communities of Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village
Case #75—over 70 years old and resides in North County unincorporated areas including Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and Guadalupe
Case #76—in their 40s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #77—between the ages of 10-19 and resides in the Lompoc Area, including the communities of Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village
Case #78—in their 50s and resides in the Lompoc Area, including the communities of Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village
Case #79—in their 60s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #80—in their 60s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #81—over 70 years old and resides in North County unincorporated areas including Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and Guadalupe
Case #82—over 70 years old and resides in North County unincorporated areas including Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and Guadalupe
Case #83—in their 50s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #84—in their 20s and resides in North County unincorporated areas including Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and Guadalupe
Case #85—in their 50s and resides in North County unincorporated areas including Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and Guadalupe
Case #86—in their 60s and resides in North County unincorporated areas including Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and Guadalupe
Case #87—in their 50s and resides in Santa Barbara
Case #88—in their 20s and resides in Santa Maria

Although PHD has released the cities and areas where confirmed COVID-19 cases have occurred, it is critical that residents in all areas of the county stay at home and practice social distancing when performing essential tasks outside their home.

Of the 88 cases, 49 are recovering at home, fourteen (14) persons are recovering in a hospital, ten (10) of which are in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), nineteen (19) have fully recovered, and six (6) are pending an update.

PHD is prioritizing thorough investigations for cases with exposures in healthcare and other congregate settings to identify persons who may have been exposed. Mandated social distancing measures are in place to slow the spread of the virus.

Community members are reminded to take measures to prevent the spread of respiratory illness:

Stay home except for essential tasks
When engaging in essential tasks away from home, remain 6 feet away from others
Wash your hands with soap and water
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

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, 9a.m.- 6p.m.
County Information Line: (833) 688-5551, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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

Mar 29, 2020

NEW CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) is confirming four (4) additional cases of COVID-19 today. This makes 68 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County. Below are more details about the four (4) cases announced Sunday, March 29:

Case #65—in their 70s and resides in the South County Unincorporated Areas, which include communities of Montecito, Toro Canyon, Summerland and the City of Carpinteria
Case #66—in their 60s and resides in the North County Unincorporated Areas which include New Cuyama, Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, and City of Guadalupe
Case #67—in their 40s and in the North County Unincorporated Areas which include New Cuyama, Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, and City of Guadalupe
Case #68—in their 20s and resides in the City of Santa Maria

Although PHD has released the cities and areas where confirmed COVID-19 cases have occurred, it is critical that residents in all areas of the county stay at home and practice social distancing when performing essential tasks outside their home.

Of the 68 cases, 45 are recovering at home, eight (8) persons are recovering in a hospital, six (6) of which are in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), fourteen (14) have fully recovered, and one (1) is pending an update.

PHD is prioritizing thorough investigations for cases with exposures in healthcare and other congregate settings to identify persons who may have been exposed. Mandated social distancing measures are in place to slow the spread of the virus.

Community members are reminded to take measures to prevent the spread of respiratory illness:

Stay home except for essential tasks
When engaging in essential tasks away from home, remain 6 feet away from others
Wash your hands with soap and water
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

Stay Connected:

County Public Health: www.PublicHealthSBC.org, Twitter and Facebook
County of Santa Barbara: www.CountyofSB.org, Twitter, Facebook
County Information Line: (833) 688-5551, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
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: (805) 364-2750

Mar 29, 2020

COVID-19 SUMMARY

The Santa Barbara County Joint Information Center will produce a daily summary to highlight key data points and information. For more on COVID-19 locally, please visit www.publichealthsbc.org. As of March 28, 2020, the total confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santa Barbara County is 64. See below for specific details regarding age ranges and city or area of confirmed cases.

City or Area	Confirmed Cases
South County Unincorporated (Montecito, Toro Canyon, Carpinteria, Summerland)	8
City of Santa Barbara	25
City of Goleta	2
Community of Isla Vista	0
Unincorporated Area of Goleta Valley & Gaviota	1
Santa Ynez Valley	2
City of Lompoc	2
City of Santa Maria	19
Community of Orcutt	5
North County Unincorporated Areas (New Cuyama, Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, and City of Guadalupe)	0
Total	64

Age Range	Number of cases
0-17	2
18-29	13
30-49	16
50-69	29
70+	4
Total	64

Testing Status	Number *
Positive	64
Negative	433
Inconclusive	1
Pending	182
Total	680

*This data reflects testing reported to the Public Health Department of county residents.

Highlights from 3/28/2020

Of the 64 confirmed cases, 47 are recovering at home, 6 are hospitalized (3 of whom are in the Intensive Care Unit), 11 have fully covered.
No fatalities related to COVID-19 reported in Santa Barbara County.
Santa Barbara County in collaboration with Foodbank of Santa Barbara are partnering to establish a countywide process for the donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from the community. Beginning on Monday, March 30, 2020, there will be several locations throughout the county where donations of PPE may be collected from community members. Click here for details regarding the types and criteria of PPE needed, as well as donation locations and hours.

Other Updates

The Governor issued an executive order banning the enforcement of eviction orders for renters affected by COVID-19 through May 31, 2020. (3/27/2020)
The Governor issued an executive order enabling the Chief Justice to take emergency actions for the state’s courts to be able to conduct business during the COVID-19 pandemic. (3/27/2020)
Economic recovery information can be found at readysbc.org/economicrecovery
The next press conference is scheduled for Monday, March 30 at 4:30 p.m.
The Santa Barbara County Call Center can be reached from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily: (833) 688-5551
Recorded information line on COVID-19 is available 24/7 at (805) 681-4373.
The Community Wellness Team Information and Referral Line is 805-364-2750.
The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness 24/7 crisis response and service access line is (888) 868-1649.

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, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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

Mar 28, 2020

NEW CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) is confirming 17 additional cases of COVID-19 today. This makes 64 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County at this time. Below are more details about the 17 new cases:

Case #48—in their 20s and resides in the South County Unincorporated Area
Case #49—in their 50s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #50—in their 40s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #51—in their 40s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #52—in their 70s and resides in Santa Barbara
Case #53—in their 40s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #54—in their 60s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #55—in their 60s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #56—in their 20s and resides in the South County Unincorporated Area
Case #57—in their 60s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #58—in their 50s and resides in Santa Barbara
Case #59—in their 70s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #60—in their 60s and resides in Santa Barbara
Case #61—in their 40s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #62—in their 50s and resides in Santa Barbara
Case #63—in their 50s and resides in Santa Barbara
Case #64—in their 20s and resides in Lompoc

Although PHD has released the cities and areas where confirmed COVID-19 cases have occurred, it is critical that residents in all areas of the county stay at home and practice social distancing when performing essential tasks outside their home. Of the 64 cases, 47 are recovering at home, six (6) persons are recovering in a hospital, three (3) of which is in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and eleven (11) have fully recovered.

PHD is prioritizing thorough investigations for cases with exposures in healthcare and other congregate settings to identify persons who may have been exposed. Mandated social distancing measures are in place to slow the spread of the virus.

Community members are reminded to take measures to prevent the spread of respiratory illness:

Wash your hands with soap and water
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Stay home if you become sick with respiratory symptoms, fever or cough
Keep surfaces clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant

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, 9a.m.- 6p.m.
County Information Line: (833) 688-5551, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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

Mar 27, 2020

NEW CASES OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) — The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) is confirming fifteen (15) additional cases of COVID-19 today. This makes 47 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County at this time. Below are more details about the fifteen (15) cases announced Friday, March 27:

Case #33—in their 40s and resides in Santa Barbara
Case #34—in their 50s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #35—between ages 10-19 and resides in Goleta
Case #36—in their 50s and resides in Santa Barbara
Case #37—in their 70s and resides in the Unincorporated areas of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota
Case #38—in their 40s and resides in Santa Maria
Case #39—in their 50s and resides in Santa Barbara
Case #40—in their 50s and resides in Santa Barbara
Case #41—in their 30s and resides in Santa Barbara
Case #42—in their 50s and resides in Santa Barbara
Case #43—in their 20s and resides in Santa Barbara
Case #44—in their 20s and resides in Goleta
Case #45—is younger than 10 years old and resides in Santa Barbara
Case #46—in their 50s and resides in the Unincorporated areas, including communities of Montecito, Summerland, and the City of Carpinteria
Case #47—in their 50s and resides in Santa Barbara

Although PHD has released the cities and areas where confirmed COVID-19 cases have occurred, it is critical that residents in all areas of the county stay at home and practice social distancing when performing essential tasks outside their homes. Of the 47 cases, 31 are recovering at home, five (5) persons are recovering in a hospital, two (2) of which are in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and eleven (11) have fully recovered.

PHD is prioritizing thorough investigations for cases with exposures in healthcare and other congregate settings to identify persons who may have been exposed. Mandated social distancing measures are in place to slow the spread of the virus.

Community members are reminded to take measures to prevent the spread of respiratory illness:

Wash your hands with soap and water
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Stay home if you become sick with respiratory symptoms, fever or cough
Keep surfaces clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant

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, 9a.m.- 6p.m.
County Information Line: (833) 688-5551, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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