BREAKING NEWS: Covid-19 Cases Reached Critically High Levels

Covid-19 cases have reached critically high levels in Santa Barbara County. With the current metics, Santa Barbara would be in the purple tier if we hadn’t retired the system. We have widespread community transmission of the Delta variant.


“Over 400 active cases have been detected locally, a 55% increase from the previous 2-week average. As of July 20, over 86% of new cases occurred in unvaccinated community members.” - Santa Barbara County Public Health Department


These cases have been mainly infecting younger persons of 18-29 years of age.


The Public Health Department strongly advises all community members to follow these strategies:

  • Wear a mask in all indoor spaces outside your home.

  • Stay home if you are ill, even if you have been vaccinated.

  • Avoid crowded events.

  • Get vaccinated if you have not done so already.


Resources:

Visit https://publichealthsbc.org/vaccine/

  • Call 2-1-1 for information available in many languages 24/7

  • Text GETVAX to 438829 for English or VACUNA to 822862 for Spanish

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