The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department will offer more COVID-19 vaccinations beginning next week, but demand will far outpace the high demand for appointments.
Out-of-state nurses now providing assistance at SLO County vaccination clinics
Kiera Torbert from Detroit administers a shot at COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Paso Robles on Friday afternoon. (Dave Alley/KEYT)
PASO ROBLES, Calif. San Luis Obispo County is now receiving a boost in its COVID-19 vaccination efforts from a group of out-of-state nurses.
Starting this week, about 50 nurses from around the country began working at each of the county s three vaccination clinics. We are thrilled, said Wade Horton, San Luis Obispo County Administrative Officer and Emergency Services Director. We are appreciative to have their expertise to help us protect our community.
FEMA grants $7.7 million to boost SLO County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
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San Luis Obispo County s third COVID-19 vaccine clinic opened at Arroyo Grande High School on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021.
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FEMA on Thursday announced a $7.7 million grant to boost COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts in San Luis Obispo County.
The money will go towards the County s vaccine administration sites at Arroyo Grande High School, Cuesta College and the Paso Robles Event Center. It will reimburse county expenses for personal protective equipment, facility costs, and supplies.
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A COVID-19 vaccine clinic opened at Arroyo Grande High School on Monday.
Vaccines are currently being administered by appointment only to residents 75 years of age and older and health care workers.
Eligible residents can reserve appointments for next week either online or by phone starting at 9 a.m. on Thursday.
This is the county s third vaccine clinic. Health officials plan to administer more than 900 first doses daily from Monday through Thursday.
The county s other two clinics are located in San Luis Obispo and at the Paso Robles Event Center.
Click here for information on how to schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine in San Luis Obispo County.