SLO County adds 11 new coronavirus cases — almost all in North County
San Luis Obispo County added 11 new coronavirus cases over the weekend, according to data from the county Public Health Department.
That includes four on Saturday, three on Sunday and four on Monday.
In total, 21,293 San Luis Obispo County residents have tested positive for coronavirus since March 2020.
On Monday, the county reported no additional deaths due to the coronavirus. Locally, 260 people have died due to the virus.
San Luis Obispo County was in the orange tier of coronavirus restrictions under California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy as of Monday.
New COVID-19 cases by city
Here is where new COVID-19 cases were added over the weekend in San Luis Obispo County, according to ReadySLO.org:
Paso Robles: 6
Templeton: 2
- Atascadero: 1
- Creston: 1
SLO and North Coast
San Luis Obispo: 1
The locations of 11 cases were listed as “other.” A total of 15 cases remained under investigation.
Cal Poly’s documented total of coronavirus cases involving both on-campus and off-campus students was 1,867 as of Friday, the most recent data available.
SLO County coronavirus cases by the numbers
Here’s a look at San Luis Obispo County’s cases on Monday, according to the county Public Health Department.
- Active cases: 142
- Recovered cases: 20,890
- People recovering at home: 141
- People receiving hospital care: 1
- Total people in intensive care units: 0
People in intensive care units out of the county: 0
- Deaths due to COVID-19: 260
For a detailed look at local coronavirus cases by age, occupation and more, visit ReadySLO.org.
Where to get a COVID-19 test and schedule a vaccine appointment
Free coronavirus testing is available at clinics throughout San Luis Obispo County. To make an appointment, visit emergencySLO.org/testing; you can register by phone at 888-634-1123.
As of Monday, the county Public Health Department is administering coronavirus vaccines to everyone age 16 and up.
Those eligible to receive their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine can register online or by phone for California’s My Turn appointment system.
To find appointments, visit MyTurn.ca.gov and complete the registration process. Those who need assistance registering for a vaccine can call 833-422-4255 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through Sunday.
To sign up for email alerts, visit EmergencySLO.org/en/newsletter.aspx.
In addition to the state’s My Turn system, residents can find appointments for coronavirus vaccines through private health partners and some chain pharmacies, including CVS and Vons.
The county plans to close its mass vaccination clinics in June.
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