COVID-19 is blamed for the death of more than 500 people in San Luis Obispo County, and the number of cases keeps going up slowly. The virus is said to be responsible for the death of four more people in SLO County, ranging in age from their 70s to their 90s.
This brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in SLO County to 501. This milestone comes at a time when the California Department of Public Health says that COVID-19 has killed more than 90,000 people in California and more than 1 million people in the US.
“My heart goes out to all of those who are grieving the loss of a loved one as our world continues to grapple with this pandemic,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer. “I urge all of us in SLO County to honor these lives by protecting yourself, your family, and our community from more pain caused by this disease.”
Vaccines, including boosters, are available at no charge for everyone age five and older at pharmacies, some doctors’ offices, and Public Health clinics. COVID-19 Test to Treat sites—which offer testing, on-the-spot medical consultation and treatment—have expanded to 12 locations countywide. Treatment is also available by prescription at pharmacies across SLO County.
For updates on COVID-19 in SLO County, visit slopublichealth.org/COVID19 or call the recorded Public Health Information Line at (805) 788-2903. Phone assistance is available at (805) 781-5500 Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“The bright spot today is that vaccines and treatment are more easily available than ever before,” said Dr. Borenstein. “Now is the time to protect yourself with the vaccine and a booster, if you haven’t already. If you start to experience any symptoms, test without delay—effective treatment is available for people at high risk but it needs to be started within five days of the first symptoms.”
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