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Released: November 13, 2020 - Friday, 04:00 PM
The inmate was brought into custody on 11-9-20. The inmate was in custody for approximately 90 minutes before being released. During that time the inmate was tested. The inmate did not display any symptoms while in custody. On 11-10-20, the results came back positive. County Public Health made contact with the individual and provided medical care.
Three inmates who came in contact with the individual while in Jail were quarantined. No staff members were affected.
The total number of inmates who have been infected with COVID-19 is now seven. A total of eight Sheriff's Deputies have tested positive for the virus: 3 Patrol Deputies and 5 Correctional Deputies.
Going forward, the Sheriff’s Office will amend its procedure for release of information regarding Jail COVID cases: a press release will be generated for any outbreak at the Jail, which is defined by the California Department of Public Health as three or more cases that are believed to be linked.
Seventh Inmate Tests Positive for COVID-19
Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 11-10-20Place of Occurrence: County JailVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: N/AA seventh inmate at the County Jail has tested positive for COVID-19.The inmate was brought into custody on 11-9-20. The inmate was in custody for approximately 90 minutes before being released. During that time the inmate was tested. The inmate did not display any symptoms while in custody. On 11-10-20, the results came back positive. County Public Health made contact with the individual and provided medical care.
Three inmates who came in contact with the individual while in Jail were quarantined. No staff members were affected.
The total number of inmates who have been infected with COVID-19 is now seven. A total of eight Sheriff's Deputies have tested positive for the virus: 3 Patrol Deputies and 5 Correctional Deputies.
Going forward, the Sheriff’s Office will amend its procedure for release of information regarding Jail COVID cases: a press release will be generated for any outbreak at the Jail, which is defined by the California Department of Public Health as three or more cases that are believed to be linked.
