Nick Welsh, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Coronavirus News By Nick Welsh | Thu Mar 19, 2020 | 4:51pm

Update: Ninth COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Santa Barbara County

An SBCC student has been confirmed as one of the new cases.

Cover Story By Nick Welsh | Thu Mar 19, 2020 | 4:02am

Reports on how the coronavirus has changed our lives forever.

Columns By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 18, 2020 | 10:30pm

How Santa Barbara is coping in the year of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus News By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 18, 2020 | 4:30pm

Infectious disease doctor David Fisk cautions calm, and City Council declares an emergency.

Coronavirus News By Nick Welsh | Wed Mar 18, 2020 | 4:17pm

Sansum’s CEO Dr. Kurt Ransohoff worries that testing supplies are still in short supply.

Coronavirus News By Nick Welsh | Tue Mar 17, 2020 | 3:02pm

Nancy Melekian, chief organizer of the Santa Barbara Orchid Show, shares her experience.

Coronavirus News By Nick Welsh | Tue Mar 17, 2020 | 12:34pm

Sansum is one of two providers that will be offering the service by appointment only.

Coronavirus News By Nick Welsh | Mon Mar 16, 2020 | 5:08pm

The State Senator said she’s complying with Gov. Newsom’s most recent health directive.

Coronavirus News By Nick Welsh | Mon Mar 16, 2020 | 4:10pm

The tests are by appointment only and take about 30 minutes.

Coronavirus News By Nick Welsh & Jean Yamamura | Sun Mar 15, 2020 | 3:28pm

The first case of COVID-19 in the county is reportedly an Orcutt man in his sixties.