Second SLO County resident dies due to the coronavirus
A second San Luis Obispo County resident has died due to the new coronavirus.
The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department announced Wednesday that the 94-year-old patient was hospitalized with severe COVID-19 illness for about two weeks.
“We extend our sincere condolences to the patient’s loved ones, and out of respect for their privacy, we will not release any more details about the patient,” county public health officer Dr. Penny Borenstein said in a news release. “This loss is a sad reminder that we must all do our part to protect our most vulnerable family, neighbors and community members.”
The first person to die of coronavirus died in early April. Since then no other deaths have been reported.
Meanwhile, the county’s coronavirus case numbers continue to increase. To date, 642 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in SLO County.
According to the release, people at higher risk should stay home as much as possible and consider ways of getting food and prescriptions delivered through family, social or commercial networks.
All residents, regardless of risk factors, should take precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19, the public health department urges.
“The virus is here, and we need to look out for one another,” Borenstein said. “That means staying home if you are sick, maintaining at least six feet of distance from those outside your household, washing your hands often, and wearing a face covering in public. If you have friends, neighbors, or family members at higher risk for serious illness, please take a moment to call them and offer your support so they can stay at home as much as possible.”
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