Coronavirus updates: SLO County medical clinic closure confusion; cases increase
More than two weeks since the first confirmed case of coronavirus in San Luis Obispo County, the number of people infected has reached 77.
In positive news, the number of people who have recovered nearly doubled Sunday, and continued to grow Monday, with 27 people fully recovered from the virus that causes COVID-19
But the end is far from near. The outbreak continues to grow daily both here and in surrounding counties, and local agencies are working hard to push social distancing among the population.
Here are your Monday San Luis Obispo County coronavirus updates:
77 confirmed coronavirus cases in SLO County
San Luis Obispo County has 77 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Monday with 6 new patients, according to the Public Health Department.
Of the total cases, 27 have completely recovered, according to the County Public Health Department.
Seven people are hospitalized, including one person who is in the ICU.
What it’s like to be homeless in SLO County during outbreak
Homeless residents are facing an extra challenge in the middle of the coronavirus outbreak: being cited and fined for parking violations or regularly being told to “move along.”
The county is piloting a designating safe lot for overnight parking, but the program hasn’t yet grown to meet demand.
In addition, the county is looking at identifying locations for safe parking sites, where multiple cars and motor homes could park and people could have access to showers and bathrooms.
Some local hotels close, some stay open
Hotels around San Luis Obispo County are facing the harsh economic impact of the stay-at-home order and general low occupancy rates — and some are choosing to close for the time being.
Some of the county’s most prominent hotels have temporarily shut their doors, while others remain open amid tough economic challenges.
Santa Barbara County deputies diagnosed with COVID-19
Two Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office deputies who patrol the Santa Maria area have tested positive for coronavirus, the agency said.
The first deputy who was diagnosed with COVID-19 last worked March 21, began developing symptoms March 22 and was tested the following day, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office. The deputy was notified they had a confirmed case of COVID-19 on March 27.
A deputy who had ridden with the first person tested positive March 28, the agency said.
Cambria health clinic close to closing
Although the landlord and Cambria’s healthcare district haven’t yet received formal notification, it appears that the First California Physicians Partners Cambria clinic may close soon — right in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic.
Some concerned patients reported online that they’d received letters informing them of the change that’s due to take effect May 1.
This story was originally published March 30, 2020 at 11:59 AM with the headline "Coronavirus updates: SLO County medical clinic closure confusion; cases increase."
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