Santa Barbara County health officials have reported five deaths at a Santa Maria skilled nursing facility are linked to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Santa Barbara County Public Health Director Van Do-Reynoso says Two of the deaths had been reported, without mentioning the Country Oaks Care Center, three died on Monday. According to Do-Reynoso, 24 residents and 13 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. 55% of Santa Barabara County cases have been reported in the city of Santa Maria.