San Luis Obispo County public health officials reported 425 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday’s latest report.
An additional death related to COVID-19 was also reported. Health officials say the person who died was over 60 years old.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, San Luis Obispo County has recorded a total of 24,162 positive cases.
Currently, 1,162 people are recovering from COVID-19 at home while 42 people are hospitalized, including ten patients who are in the ICU. Health officials say the average age of local residents hospitalized with COVID-19 is in the mid-1950s.
SLO County has had 274 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
SLO County Public Health now reports COVID-19 case data twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Free coronavirus tests are available to the public in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo. From Monday 23 August, the Paso Robles site will be moved to the former train station building at 800 Pine Street. The San Luis Obispo test site is at SLO Veteran’s Hall, 801 Grand Ave. Both locations will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Click here to register for an appointment. Walk-in is also accepted.
Local emergency services also offer tests, but health officials say some facilities have seen an increase in test appointments, so it is recommended to call ahead.
To schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine, visit myturn.ca.gov. For information on mobile and emerging vaccine clinics in San Luis Obispo County, click here.
For more information on the response to coronavirus in San Luis Obispo County, visit readyslo.org.