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The City of Goleta is sharing the latest information from the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department. More information and resources are available at https://publichealthsbc.org/.
Santa Barbara County Announces Fifth Death of Patient with COVID-19
Thirteen Additional Confirmed Cases Also Reported
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) is reporting that an additional person has died of COVID-19. The individual who passed resided in North County and was over 70 years old without underlying health conditions. As of today, April 21, there are 429 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
“Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of the individual who passed away. We continue to battle the spread of COVID-19 in our communities and it is imperative that we continue wearing face coverings and keeping physical distance when outside our homes,” said Henning Ansorg MD, Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer.
Although most cases of COVID-19 exhibit mild or moderate symptoms, PHD recommends additional measures to prevent exposure among vulnerable people, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions (such as diabetes, cancer, immunodeficiency, asthma, COPD and others). PHD recommends that residents, especially those who are vulnerable:
- Stay home except for essential tasks. Ensure you have a two-week supply of medication on hand.
- When engaging in essential tasks away from home, remain 6 feet away from others and wear a facial covering.
- Wash your hands with soap and water regularly.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Keep surfaces clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant,
Information for the 13 new confirmed cases can be found below.
Ages of new confirmed cases reported:
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0-17
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2
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18-29
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4
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30-49
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5
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50-69
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2
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70+
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0
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Locations of new cases reported:
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South County Unincorporated Area includes communities of Montecito, Summerland and the City of Carpinteria
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0
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City of Santa Barbara and the unincorporated area of Mission Canyon
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2
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City of Goleta
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0
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Community of Isla Vista
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0
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Unincorporated Area of the Goleta Valley and Gaviota
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0
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Santa Ynez Valley including the Cities of Solvang & Buellton, and the communities of Santa Ynez, Los Alamos, Los Olivos and Ballard
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0
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City of Lompoc and the communities of Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village*
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3*
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City of Santa Maria
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6
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Community of Orcutt
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0
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Unincorporated Areas of Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and the City of Guadalupe
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2
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*Three cases are individuals incarcerated at the Federal Prison in Lompoc, CA.
One hundred seventy-eight people are recovering at home, 42 are recovering in a hospital, 13 of whom are in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 183 have fully recovered, and 21 are pending an update. Five deaths have been reported.
For general questions about COVID-19 and precautions currently recommended by Santa Barbara County Public Health, residents may call the 2-1-1 Call Center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by dialing 2-1-1 if calling from within the county; or (800) 400-1572 if calling from outside the area.
Stay Connected:
County Public Health: www.PublicHealthSBC.org, Twitter and Facebook
County of Santa Barbara: www.CountyofSB.org, Twitter, Facebook
2-1-1 Call Center: Dial 2-1-1 if calling from within the county; or call (800) 400-1572 if calling from outside the area.
Recorded Information Line: (805) 681-4373
Community Wellness Team Information and Referral Line: (805) 364-2750
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