The latest COVID-19 surge is creating a new wave of impacts for some jails on the Central and South Coasts.
A total of 24 inmates have now been diagnosed with the virus as a result of the latest outbreak at the main Santa Barbara County Jail, in Santa Barbara.
None of the inmates have required hospitalization.
Meanwhile, because of COVID-19 safety concerns in-person visits have been suspended at Ventura County’s Todd Road Jail facility. People can still do video visits.
In person visitation has been suspended at least until December 23rd, with officials saying they will reevaluate the situation then. Attorneys and other business-related visits are still being allowed.