SLO County Reports 5 more COVID-19 Related Deaths, Dozens of Outbreaks

Since the previous report on Friday, San Luis Obispo County Public Health authorities have reported 2,134 new cases of COVID-19. Five additional COVID-19-related fatalities have been recorded, bringing the county’s total to 389 since the outbreak began.

The deceased ranged in age from 75 to 100 years.

In the county, there are 3,059 known current cases of COVID-19, with 54 persons hospitalized.
Ten of the patients are in the intensive care unit.

According to SLO County health authorities, the county’s 14-day case average has hit an all-time high of 590. Still, the newest figures do not include at-home fast antigen testing, so the actual number of local cases is likely more significant.

So far this month, more than 11,000 instances of COVID-19 have been detected, with 4,844 new cases reported in the previous week alone.
According to health experts, this is more than the preceding two months combined.

Since the previous report on Friday, San Luis Obispo County Public Health authorities have reported 2,134 new cases of COVID-19.

Delayed Operations

SLO County hospitals are delaying operations due to an increase in COVID.

In the county, there are 3,059 known current cases of COVID-19, with 54 persons hospitalized.
Ten of the patients are in the intensive care unit.

According to health experts, there are roughly 60 current outbreaks of COVID-19 in congregate care, skilled nursing, and correctional institutions.

According to Public Health data, San Luis Obispo County people who were not completely vaccinated accounted for 66.2 percent of cases, 78.8 percent of hospitalizations, and 76.1 percent of COVID-19 fatalities between June 15, 2021 January 24, 2022.

As of January 25, 66 percent of eligible SLO County residents were completely immunized, with 48.9 percent receiving a booster dose.

COVID-19 case data is typically reported by SLO County Public Health twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The First Symptoms

It has been shown that there are three distinct clusters of symptoms.

There is one cluster of respiratory symptoms that includes cough, sputum, shortness of breath, and fever; a cluster of muscle and joint pain, headache, and exhaustion.

The Third is a cluster of digestive symptoms that includes stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea.

Tonia Nissen
Based out of Detroit, Tonia Nissen has been writing for Optic Flux since 2017 and is presently our Managing Editor. An experienced freelance health writer, Tonia obtained an English BA from the University of Detroit, then spent over 7 years working in various markets as a television reporter, producer and news videographer. Tonia is particularly interested in scientific innovation, climate technology, and the marine environment.