CountyofSB.org Santa Barbara, Calif. – One additional Sheriff’s Deputy has been found to be COVID-19 positive while the number of COVID-19 positive inmates is declining. With this additional deputy, the total number of Sheriff’s employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 is 106, with 94 having recovered and returned to work.
There have been no additional COVID-19 positive inmates since our last press release and eight inmates have since recovered, leaving six active cases. The total number of inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Main Jail remains at 161.
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Recovered | 12 | 109 | 121 |
| Released from Custody | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| Deceased | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 33 | 128 | 161 |