Source: Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
The remaining COVID-19 positive inmate has recovered, and the Santa Barbara Main Jail is now clear of COVID-19 cases. The total number of COVID-19 related cases at the Main Jail remains at a total of 217. The total number of COVID-19 positive staff member remains at 118 with 117 having recovered and returned to work.
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 | 0 | 0 |
Recovered | 17 | 157 | 174 |
Released from Custody | 25 | 17 | 42 |
Deceased | 1 | 0 | 1 |
TOTAL | 43 | 174 | 217 |
Great! Sounds like a safe place to start locking up criminals again, so let’s start doing it.