Additional Covid-19 Inmate in the Santa Barbara County Main Jail

Source: Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office

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.