Santa Barbara, Calif. – One Sheriff’s Deputy, one member of our professional staff, and one inmate have been found to be COVID-19 positive. This brings the total number of Sheriff’s employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 to 105, with 89 having recovered and returned to work.
One inmate was found to be COVID-19 positive during the intake process and has since been released. There are currently 15 active COVID-19 cases in the jail, 18 fewer than our previous press release. The total number of inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Main Jail is 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 | 4 | 11 | 15 |
Recovered | 11 | 101 | 112 |
Released from Custody | 17 | 16 | 33 |
Deceased | 1 | 0 | 1 |
TOTAL | 33 | 128 | 161 |