Eighth COVID-19 death reported in Santa Barbara County

April 29, 2020 5:20 pm

Published April 29, 2020 4:45 pm

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - An eighth person has died from COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County.

The eighth death was announced during the county's Wednesday coronavirus press briefing.

This latest death was a person in their 60s who lived in Santa Maria, according to Santa Barbara County Public Health Director Van Do Reynoso.

There have been 485 cases if COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County. 360 people are considered recovered, but 33 people are hospitalized with 11 people in the ICU.

For the full breakdown of cases, click here.

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