COVID-19 Response
This page is updated regularly. Please check back for the latest COVID-19 information and announcements.
Masking
With the end of the California COVID-19 State of Emergency, California Department of Public Health and Santa Barbara Health Officer Orders mandating masking for health care workers in high-risk settings are rescinded effective April 3, 2023.
High-risk settings include: Healthcare Settings, Long Term Care Settings & Adult and Senior Care Facilities, Homeless shelters, Emergency shelters and cooling and heating centers, State and local correctional facilities and detention centers
Individuals may continue to wear masks as a personal preference. It is recommended that those with underlying health conditions, or are unvaccinated, or are at risk of severe illness if they are infected with COVID-19 or Influenza, take extra precautions.
Visitation
Our visitor guidelines have been revised to ensure patient support during hospitalization, with a focus on minimizing the spread of COVID-19 exposure to protect patients and staff.
Other Informational Resources
Lompoc Valley Medical Center encourages you to stay informed. Please use the links below for additional information. The CDC updates its website regularly as more information becomes available.
- California Department of Public Health
- Home cleaning with COVID-19 positive individuals
- County of Santa Barbara Coronavirus Information Portal
- How Coronavirus Spreads
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Emmi Guides on COVID-19
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About COVID-19
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a disease caused by a virus named SARS-CoV-2 and was discovered in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. It is very contagious and has quickly spread around the world. Learn about symptoms and what to do if you are sick.