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Group gatherings, relaxed masking, increased transmissability of new COVID-19 variant among factors cited for surge
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UC Santa Barbara made same move last week.
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Indoor masking once again mandatory as of May 26.
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3100+ new cases reported in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties in the last week. The total since the start of the pandemic tops 323,000.
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Ventura County hits 1500 COVID-19 related deaths; San Luis Obispo County tops 500 mark.
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Depending on circumstances, some may want to wait before getting the latest booster.
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Public Health official says once scarce therapeutics for higher risk people are now sitting on shelves, but people are waiting until it's too late to seek them out.
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But, public health experts say even those who don't have to mask indoors anymore should do it.
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A Father and his two daughters were found dead in an Oak Park home in December.
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Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo Counties follow state in relaxing indoor masking requirementBut, those who are unvaccinated will still have to wear masks indoors.