San Luis Obispo County public health officials on Tuesday reported 460 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday’s last report.
Five additional deaths related to COVID-19 were also reported. SLO County has had a total of 279 deaths attributed to COVID-19. Health officials say those who died were between 50 and 90 years old.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, San Luis Obispo County has recorded a total of 24,622 positive cases.
Currently, 1,483 people are recovering from COVID-19 at home while 55 people are hospitalized, including 16 patients who are in the ICU. Health officials say this is the largest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the county since late January.
According to reports, SLO County has 50% bed capacity in the ICU. Health officials say 16 of the county’s 19 ICU patients have COVID-19.
Free coronavirus tests are available to the public at the former Paso Robles train station and at the San Luis Obispo Veterans Room. Both locations are 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 care 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.
SLO County Public Health reports COVID-19 data twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.
For more information on the San Luis Obispo County coronavirus response, visit readyslo.org.