COVID-19 Omicron variant causing concern: here’s what it could mean locally
The World Health Organization said it was not yet clear whether Omicron, first detected in Southern Africa, is more transmissible than other…
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Los Angeles begins enforcing strict mandate requiring proof of vax
Officials say the goal isn’t to penalize, but to prevent another devastating spike in cases, hospitalizations and…
Continue ReadingAdministration working with vaccine manufacturers to ‘develop contingency plans’ amid new variant
CNN By Betsy Klein and Maegan Vazquez, CNN The Biden administration is coordinating with Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers to develop contingency plans…
Continue ReadingNew variant cause for concern, not panic, Biden tells US
The new variant is “a cause for concern, not a cause for panic,” the president said in televised remarks from the White…
Continue ReadingAdministration tells some agencies they can delay firings of unvaccinated federal employees until after the holidays
An office spokesman said that period is the first step in their enforcement of the vaccine mandate implemented by President Joe…
Continue ReadingOmicron variant puts world in a ‘race against time’, says EU Commission President
By Martin Goillandeau and Ivana Kottasová, CNN The world is in a “race against time” with the Omicron coronavirus variant, said European…
Continue ReadingBiden restricts travel from South Africa and seven other countries starting Monday
CNN By Kaitlan Collins, CNN President Joe Biden announced Friday the US will restrict travel from South Africa and seven other countries starting…
Continue ReadingOmicron, a new Covid-19 variant with high number of mutations, sparks travel bans and worries scientists
By David McKenzie, Ghazi Balkiz, Ivana Kottasová and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN The discovery of a new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus…
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CHP: Drunk driving remains a top concern during holiday travel rush
Drinking and driving remain a top concern for law enforcement during the…
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Europe is only region with more COVID, with 11% case rise
WHO’s Europe director Dr. Hans Kluge warned that without urgent measures taken soon, the continent could see another 700,000 deaths by the…
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Club serves up Thanksgiving meals to go
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara gave out Thanksgiving meals to go on Tuesday. About 75 families signed up for the…
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SB Sheriff: All COVID cases cleared from Santa Barbara Main Jail
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office reports zero cases at the main jail on Tuesday afternoon.…
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San Luis Obispo airport reopens COVID-19 testing site
The operation is run by COVID Clinic, which already runs several testing programs at airport throughout…
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Health experts in Santa Barbara County weigh in on third coronavirus vaccine shot
The CDC has announced everyone ages 18+ is eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot.…
Continue Reading 1 active coronavirus case remains in Santa Barbara County Main Jail
There have been several coronavirus outbreaks at the Main Jail since the pandemic began.…
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US expands COVID boosters to all adults, final hurdle ahead
The move expands the government’s booster campaign to shore up protection and get ahead of rising coronavirus cases that may worsen with the…
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Marian Regional Medical Center discusses safer ways to celebrate Thanksgiving during COVID-19
Marian Regional Medical Center: Doctors discuss safer ways to celebrate Thanksgiving during…
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Metropolitan Theatres to reopen Hitchcock Cinemas in Santa Barbara
Metropolitan Theatres is reopening its final location in the Santa Barbara area following months of COVID-related…
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Santa Barbara County public health urging vaccines, booster shots ahead of Holiday season
Ansorg warns the nation is trending behind Europe, which is currently seeing a “significant” uptick in COVID-19…
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Sansum Clinic hosts COVID-19 clinic for children
In order to expand capacity to give COVID-19 vaccines to patients ages 5 to 11, Sansum Clinic held an all-day, first-come-first-served,…
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