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With an increase in deaths attributed to COVID-19 locally and statewide, some people are wondering what factors are going on to determine that a death is a COVID-19 death. This comes as local health departments measure mortality to better understand the state of the pandemic. “It’s very important to know …

Santa Barbara County reports the death of another person who tested positive for COVID-19. Health officials say the individual was over the age of 70, had underlying health conditions, and lived in Santa Maria. Santa Barbara County also reported 58 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total to …