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At Santa Rita Jail, 40 Percent of Medical Staff Denied Vaccines, 30 Percent of Staff Underwent Testing in January

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At Santa Rita Jail, 40 Percent of Medical Staff Denied Vaccines, 30 Percent of Staff Underwent Testing in January

Published by DavisVanguard

Davis Vanguard’s bi-weekly update from Santa Rita Jail’s COVID-19 crisis

Overview

COVID-19 cases have dropped significantly at Santa Rita Jail over the last two weeks. Multiple recoveries were reported on a daily basis, leaving 14 active cases in custody of Feb. 7.

Currently, there are 2 symptomatic and 12 asymptomatic patients within a population of 2198 people.

Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) reported 31 new cases within the incarcerated population and no new staff/contractor cases during the last two weeks. Read Full Article