Sunday COVID-19 Update: 394 Cases

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) reports an extra 9 validated cases of COVID-19 in the county today. The total variety of validated cases is 394.

April 18, 2020

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) is reporting that an additional person has passed away of COVID-19

” Public Health extends our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the individual who regrettably passed,” said Santa Barbara County Public Health Director Dr. Van Do-Reynoso. “We continue to actively partner with Jail and State Management to mitigate exposure both inside and beyond the center to prevent more spread of the virus.”

Although a lot of cases of COVID-19 exhibit moderate or moderate symptoms, PHD recommends additional measures to prevent exposure amongst susceptible individuals, including the senior and those with underlying health conditions (such as diabetes, cancer, immunodeficiency, asthma, COPD and others). PHD advises that locals, specifically those who are vulnerable:

• Stay home other than for important tasks. Guarantee you have a two-week supply of medication on hand.
• When taking part in essential tasks far from house, remain 6 feet far from others and use a facial covering.
• Wash your hands with soap and water frequently.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Prevent close contact with people who are ill.
• Keep surface areas tidy by cleaning them down with a household disinfectant,

The full information of each cases’s age and location can be found here. One (1) of the recently reported cases is a specific incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Lompoc, CA.

One hundred fourty-nine (149) people are recuperating at home, fourty-one (41) are recuperating in a healthcare facility, fourteen (14) of whom remain in an Intensive Care System (ICU), one hundred seventy (170) have totally recuperated, and twenty-one (21) are pending an update. Four (4) deaths have been reported.

Please check out Santa Barbara County’s coronavirus websites for other readiness resources and updates at https://publichealthsbc.org/.

For basic questions about COVID-19 and preventative measures currently recommended by Santa Barbara County Public Health, homeowners might call the 2-1-1 Call Center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 2-1-1 if calling from within the county; or (800) 400-1572 if calling from outside the location.

Source: County of Ventura

Daily COVID-19 Update from the County of Ventura.

• 20 brand-new cases
• 416 overall cases
• 207 recovered cases
• 21 individuals in the healthcare facility
• 8 people ICU
• 196 individuals under quarantine
• 13 deaths
• 7, 207 people checked

Public Health Officer Extends Modified Stay Well In The House Order

County of Ventura Public Health Officer, Doctor Robert Levin, has announced the extension and adjustment of the Stay Well At Home Order. The Order is in impact since April 18 at 11: 59 pm and will be in effect until 11: 59 pm on May 15, 2020.

The information is looking excellent, thanks to the diligence of our neighborhood members in following these Orders, however we should be mindful in how we move forward. We should continue to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19

The customized Order allows exceptions for limited business operations permitting nonpublic serving businesses to operate utilizing no more than 10 employees, allows for gatherings of approximately 5 individuals, customizes some essential services, permits events in automobile, reopens golf courses and other kinds of leisure with appropriate restrictions, enables bike stores to open and allows in-person sale of cars.

” We are placed to concentrate on the roadway to resuming since our residents and organisations have compromised a lot to abide by the general public Health Orders and slow the spread of the infection in our neighborhood,” stated Mike Powers, Ventura County CEO. “Our current scenario is more strengthened by the work of our regional hospitals to broaden their capacity.”

” These steps are vital because we know that, while the virus presents an unmatched health hazard, efforts to stem the virus come at a considerable financial and health toll as we have seen with numerous organisation closures and lost jobs,” Powers emphasized.” Along with the business leaders in our community, including local cities, chambers, the Economic Advancement Collaborative, Women’s Economic Ventures, the Labor Force Advancement Board, Ventura County Community Foundation and Small Business Administration, the County will continue to work to support these affected people and businesses.”

” We will inspect the data to see the effect these modifications have on our rates of COVID-19 I don’t expect to see any new patterns for about 3 or 4 weeks. If we find that we are losing ground, we’ll need to make adjustments,” stated Dr. Levin.

The 19- page Order supplies clear guidance and details on numerous locations. The Order continues to protect the most vulnerable with guidance for Hospitals and Long-Term Care Facilities. Those who are 70 or older with pre-existing conditions and those 75 or older must stay in their place of residence and follow social distancing requirements to the greatest level feasible.

Staying home, as much as possible, and practicing social distancing when carrying out vital organisation continues to be required. Getting workout beyond the house is permitted but gyms are to remain closed.

” We are not out of the woods. We must continue to practice social distancing to protect our community. We will continue to broaden our testing capability and focus on protecting populations most at threat including elders, homeless, and the brave farmworkers who work every day to put food on our tables,” included Powers.