3 more SLO County residents die from COVID as numbers trend downward

Coronavirus numbers continued their downward trend, but despite the drop in cases, more deaths from the virus were reported.

San Luis Obispo County added 152 new coronavirus cases since Thursday, according to data from the county Public Health Department. Three of the last seven days were in the teens and none was over 31.

Public Health reported nine people were receiving treatment for severe COVID-19 in area hospitals on Wednesday with two patients in intensive care, according to the Public Health Department.

On Wednesday, the county reported an additional three deaths due to the coronavirus, involving people ranging in age from their 70s to 90s, according to Public Health. Locally, 548 people have died due to the virus.

In total, 63,475 San Luis Obispo County residents have tested positive for coronavirus since March 2020.

Here’s how local coronavirus case numbers from the past seven days break down day by day:

The relatively low case numbers this week and the previous week drove the two-week daily case average down to 24, the lowest its been since May 3.

The number of active cases now stands at 167, a substantial drop from a month ago when 442 active cases were reported on Aug. 14.

These numbers don’t provide a complete picture of COVID-19 incidence in the county because they do not include positive COVID-19 antigen tests or tests taken at home, according to Public Health.

The agency on Sept. 7 released data showing that unvaccinated people account for about 62% of COVID-19 cases, 70% of hospitalizations and 64% of deaths since June 15, 2021.

Over the past seven days these are the top coronavirus cases by city: 26 in San Luis Obispo, 25 in Paso Robles and 23 in Atascadero.

To see the full city-by-city breakdown, visit the Public Health dashboard at www.slocounty.ca.gov/COVID-19/Data.aspx

Where to get a COVID-19 test and schedule a vaccine appointment

Free coronavirus testing is available at clinics in Grover Beach, Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo.

To make an appointment, visit slocounty.ca.gov/COVID-19/COVID-19-Testing or call 888-634-1123 to register by phone.

Testing is administered at 1336 Ramona Ave., Suite A, in Grover Beach; 800 Pine St. in Paso Robles and 801 Grand Ave. in San Luis Obispo.

To make an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, call 805-781-5500 or the clinic site to schedule an appointment .

The county Public Health Department is also administering vaccines and boosters by appointment at public health clinics in Grover Beach, Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo. To find shots at pharmacies near you, visit Vaccines.gov.

Vaccines are administered at the Grover Beach clinic at 286 South 16th St., the Paso Robles clinic at 805 4th St. and the San Luis Obispo clinic at 2191 Johnson Ave.,

For more information on clinic hours, visit slocounty.ca.gov/COVID-19/Vaccines.