SLO County adds 1 coronavirus case
San Luis Obispo County added one confirmed coronavirus case on Monday — and 271 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since March, according to ReadySLO.org.
The county announced last week it would not release detailed information for cases reported over the weekend; information about where the new cases originated and updates on the status of other patients will be released on Monday.
Details on the latest case has not been released.
Private labs and the Public Health Lab have tested more than 10,4000 people combined.
The county will begin offering free COVID-19 testing in San Luis Obispo, Cambria and Los Osos next week.
When and where to get a COVID-19 test in SLO County
Two free coronavirus testing clinics are open in Grover Beach and Paso Robles with a capacity to test up to a combined 260 tests a day.
Testing is available by appointment only between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Paso Robles Veterans Hall, 240 Scott St. in Paso Robles, and Ramona Garden Community Center, 993 Ramona Ave. in Grover Beach.
Registration for appointments will begin May 2. The online registration link can be found at https://www.emergencyslo.org/en/should-i-be-tested.aspx or you can register by phone at 888-634-1123.
Testing is also available through private healthcare providers, urgent care centers and the County Public Health Lab.
Visit ReadySLO.org for the latest public health updates and recommendations.
This story was originally published June 1, 2020 at 12:23 PM.
