It has been one year since the worldwide coronavirus pandemic led to stay-at-home orders and temporary closures of businesses and schools. Now, with careful adherence to health orders and the roll-out of vaccines, we are starting to see re-openings occur. Right now, it is vital that we continue our forward momentum by following health and safety orders, including wearing a mask, avoiding crowds, physical distancing, and good hygiene.
With the onset of spring and spring break, many will want to gather and travel. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is urging continued vigilance to important health and safety guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and that includes postponing travel plans.
Staying local is the best choice for continuing the practice of COVID-19 health-and-safety guidelines and working to keep the virus from spreading. Fortunately, Santa Barbara County is loaded with wonderful venues including beaches, hiking trails, and parks, in which to enjoy a safe spring break experience.