CountyofSB.org Santa Barbara, Calif. – Nine additional inmates at the Main Jail have tested positive for COVID-19. Two of the inmates were exhibiting COVID-19 related symptoms on Tuesday were found to be COVID-19 positive yesterday. The additional 7 inmates were tested as part of sweeping testing of over 450 inmates and found to be COVID-19 positive today (9/3/20). All nine inmates are being monitored by custody and medical staff regularly.
There are an additional 290 test results from sweeping tests that are pending.
| Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Main Jail COVID-19 Related Cases | |||
| Positive Upon Intake | Contracted Within Facility | Total Cases | |
| Active Cases Medically Monitored/ Treated | 0 | 42 | 42 |
| Recovered | 2 | 17 | 19 |
| Released from Custody | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Deceased | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 7 | 65 | 72 |