COVID-19 Update for March 29, 2020, from SB County Public Health

Public Safety

The City of Goleta is sharing the latest information from the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department.

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.orgTwitter and Facebook
County of Santa Barbara: www.CountyofSB.orgTwitterFacebook
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

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