Campus Updates
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for the SBCC Community
How SBCC is Responding
Santa Barbara City College is coordinating with our County Department of Public Health to provide ongoing information and guidance. SBCC has Pandemic protocols in our Emergency Operations Plan. A team at the College meets regularly to review, update and implement protocols to respond to any impacts relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
We are continuing to monitor this evolving situation. This webpage has been set up to provide ongoing updates to our Campus Community. Please click below for the latest campus updates.
SBCC COVID-19 Information
We will be updating these pages regularly as information becomes available.
Latest Campus Updates
Status of Campus Operations and Services
Campus Operations and Services Status
Local Resources
Community Resources
See how local public agencies and community organizations are adjusting to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) health emergency.
Student Resources
More information on resources available to SBCC students while credit instruction remains online.
What about face masks?
People in California are required to wear face masks in high-risk situations
CA Dept of Public Health Updated Face Mask Guidance
- Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who
has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove
the mask without assistance.
- The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators.
Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers
and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.
Public Health Resources
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department
California Department of Public Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Santa Barbara County Public Health has also launched an information hotline to answer questions the community may have about the Coronavirus.
The phone number is 805-681-4373.
Callers will reach a recorded message, and they have the option to listen in either English or Spanish.
The recorded message covers general information on the Coronavirus, including the current status of the outbreak, as well as symptoms to look out for.
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Research Guide
What can I do to prevent getting sick?
There is currently no vaccine to prevent Coronavirus (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, the CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website