Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Update for March 30, 2020

Public Safety

COVID-19 SUMMARY

Please sees the below daily summary from the Santa Barbara County Joint Information Center which highlights key data points and information. For more on COVID-19 locally, please visit www.publichealthsbc.org.

As of March 29, 2020, the total confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Santa Barbara County is 68. 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)

9

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

20

Community of Orcutt

5

North County Unincorporated Areas (New Cuyama, Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, and City of Guadalupe)

2

Total

68

Age Range

Number of cases

0-17

2

18-29

14

30-49

17

50-69

30

70+

5

Total

68

 

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

Highlights from 3/29/2020

Of the 68 confirmed cases, 45 are recovering at home, 8 are hospitalized (6 of whom are in the Intensive Care Unit), 14 have fully covered, and 1 with status to be determined.

  • 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 today, Monday, March 30, 2020, there are 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

  • 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