January 4, 2021 — The covid outbreak at the jail continues and has spread to the women’s facility. A total of 90 people have tested positive at the jail since the outbreak began on December 19th, including 77 inmates and 13 staff. As of Sunday night, there are 59 active cases among inmates and seven active among deputies and other staff. Eighteen inmates have recovered or been released, and six staff have completed their isolation. The population at the jail fluctuates, but it’s around 250 people.
When kzyx spoke with Sheriff Matt Kendall last night, he said a second inmate had just been hospitalized because of low oxygen levels. One of the hospitalized inmates is in the ICU, but is not on a ventilator. Kendall himself was in quarantine due to a close contact, but has tested negative twice.
We’ll hear details from the sheriff.