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The City of Goleta is sharing two new pieces of information from the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department:
New Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Santa Barbara County
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
County Partners with Foodbank of Santa Barbara to Accept PPE
from the Community
Santa Barbara County in collaboration with Foodbank of Santa Barbara are partnering to establish a countywide process for the donation of PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment) 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, including a site in Goleta. See below for details regarding the types and criteria of PPE needed, as well as donation locations and hours.
Types of PPE
- N95 masks (NIOSH-approved)
- Surgical and procedure masks (FDA-approved)
- Exam gloves (powder free; nitrile or latex preferred)
- Isolation gowns/coveralls
- Hospital grade cleaning wipes
- Hand Sanitizer
- Eye protection:
- Face Shields
- Goggles
- Safety Glasses
- Thermometers
- Disposable
- Non-contact/temporal scanner
PPE Criteria
All PPEs must meet the following criteria:
- Sealed, original packaging
- Not expired (with the exception of NIOSH-approved N95 masks in accordance with the Emergency Use Authorization)
- No stains, odors or tears
Donation Locations and Hours
Donations will be accepted at the following locations:
- Santa Maria United Boys & Girls Club - Evans Park, 200 W Williams St.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Santa Barbara United Boys & Girls Club – 602 W Anapamu St
Monday - Friday 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
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Goleta United Boys & Girls Club – 5701 Hollister Ave
Monday - Friday 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- Carpinteria United Boys & Girls Club – 4849 Foothill Road
Every other Wed beginning March 25 from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Carpinteria City Hall – 5775 Carpinteria Ave
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Lompoc United Boys & Girls Club – 1025 W Ocean Ave
Monday - Friday 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
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
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