COVID-19 Update: August 10, 2022

A Decrease in Cases

Santa Barbara County Health Department reports a 12.6% decrease in cases last week. Due to at home rapid tests, this number is an underestimate of what it would be.

Test positivity is currently at 15.4%, also a decrease from the previous week.

There are currently 50 COVID-19 patients in county hospitals, including for in the ICU and two deaths.

According to the CDC, coronavirus cases are at a medium level. SB County Health Department reported a total of 724 new cases in the week ending Wednesday, August 10th.

Vaccines

Of all eligible residents, 69% have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are available and recommended for everyone over 6 months old.

Find a vaccine provider near you through search function of https://www.vaccines.gov/search/.