Santa Barbara Co. reports 18 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths and last updated 2021-04-25 22:12:31-04 Santa Barbara County Health officials are reporting 18 new cases of COVID-19. 148 cases of the virus in the county are still infectious. Ten people are hospitalized, two people are recovering in the ICU. There are no additional deaths. TESTING Multiple free community coronavirus testing sites are open in Santa Maria, Lompoc, Buellton, Santa Barbara, and Goleta. Appointments are required at those locations. Click here for information on how to make an appointment. Walk-in only testing is available at the following locations: La Cumbre Junior High School, 2255 Modoc Rd., Santa Barbara - Mondays, 3-6 p.m.