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HEAVY LIFT SLO County Public Health has administered the majority of local COVID-19 vaccinations thus far. At press time, SLO County had received 22,660 total doses of vaccine from the state and administered 10,539 first doses and 2,300 second doses. Public health is currently vaccinating between 4,000 to 5,000 residents age 75 and older each week at its clinics. But as the vaccine rollout at the county gains momentum, some officials have asked what role local hospitals and private health care offices are playing in the campaign. Statewide, hospitals are receiving their own vaccine doses at varying levels from both local public health departments and the state Department of Public Health.
SLO clinic will be temporarily closed Wednesday, then move to new location beginning Monday
–The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department will temporarily close the COVID-19 vaccine clinic in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday, Jan. 27 due to the upcoming storm, expected to bring up to 65 mph winds and several inches of rainfall.
All other vaccine clinics will remain open with modifications for storm safety and general comfort. Everyone who has an appointment at the SLO clinic on Wednesday will still have an appointment, but those appointments will be moved to Monday, Feb. 1 and all will be notified of the change via email, text message, or phone call.
Cal Poly President provides more perspective on the university s winter quarter
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Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong provided more information on the universityâs updated requirements for the winter quarter during the San Luis Obispo County COVID-19 press conference on Dec. 30.
Armstrong said the school has increased its testing capacity to two times per week, including required testing for students living off-campus. The university has also increased the capacity for those infected with the virus.
Students returning to campus will be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within three days of arriving on campus.
–The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department is advising the public to avoid ocean water contact during, and at least three days following significant rainstorms – such as the recent and predicted storms.
Rainstorm runoff is known to transport high levels of disease-causing organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa from the watershed and urban areas to the ocean. Such organisms carried into the ocean can cause skin, respiratory, and intestinal problems. Young children, older adults, and people with compromised immune systems are especially vulnerable to these waterborne pathogens.
Surfers, swimmers, and others are advised to avoid contact with ocean water during this period, especially in areas close to creeks, rivers, storm drains, and other runoff outlets that empty into the ocean.
Image from San Luis Obispo Public Health Department Twitter.
–San Luis Obispo County reported 229 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, the highest new daily case count since the pandemic began. Sunday’s new case count was lower, with 60 new cases added, and 54 new cases were added on Monday.
Active cases peaked on Sunday at 1,849, and have since lowered slightly to 1823. The county’s total is now at 8,803 confirmed cases as of Monday afternoon.
The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department says that the recent surge in cases is likely connected to Thanksgiving gatherings:
After recent holidays, we’ve seen a spike in cases in our community. We can’t afford another surge after Christmas and New Year’s. Please help us ensure that doesn’t happen by enjoying the holidays safely this year. #SLOtheSpread#WeAreSLOCountypic.twitter.com/JGVGi1uCWQ