Source: Santa Barbara County Department of Public Health
The highest number of daily cases in Santa Barbara County, Covid-1 is being counted, with nine new positive cases being reported today, as of December 14, 2020. Just two weeks after the Thanksgiving holiday, there has been an increase in the number of cases expected by local health experts. Directly related to the gathering of family and friends.
Van Do-Renoso, director of Santa Barbara County Public Health, said: “Today’s positive case count surpasses any of the daily counts we’ve seen to date, and predictions if people will continue to gather with people close to them. Displays “section. “We are in a state of emergency as the availability of ICU beds is rapidly declining.”
With a dramatic spike in positive cases, the Department of Public Health is working as quickly as possible to find and contact all newly tested positives, but resources are being diverted beyond what we have seen before, even though there are additional capacity plans. It is important that people help. If people have tested positive for the virus, they must take immediate action to stay home and isolate themselves when following isolation guidelines and notifying others in close contact with them.
“We’ve counted more cases than all the previous records,” says Dr. Wein-Renoso. “Everyone should take action now and stay home. We’re reaching a stage where we can see our healthcare system moving forward We must take immediate action because we are now seeing the cost of making our decisions, and it is costing the lives and well-being of our community members. “
For more information on the local effects of COVID-19, please call the website www.publichealthsbc.org or call 2-1-1.
