Santa Barbara, Calif. – Last night an additional inmate was confirmed positive for COVID-19. The inmate was tested following his contact with a previously identified positive inmate. The inmate has been isolated since 8-23-2020 when he became symptomatic and was tested as a result. The result returned as positive for COVID-19 on 8-25-2020. The inmate remains isolated in a negative pressure cell and will continue to be medically monitored.
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Main Jail COVID-19 Related Cases | ||
Positive Upon Intake | Contracted Within Facility | |
Active Cases Medically Monitored/ Treated | 0 | 11 |
Recovered | 2 | 21 |
Released from Custody | 4 | 2 |
Deceased | 1 | 0 |
TOTAL | 7 | 34 |