SLO County reports three additional deaths related to COVID-19, 70 total deaths

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. -- San Luis Obispo County Public Health reported three additional deaths related to COVID-19 on Monday.

This brings the total number of deaths in the county to 70.

The three residents were between the ages of 70 and 100 years old.

The county did not say if these patients lived in a congregate care facility.

They did not provide information on whether or not these residents had underlying health conditions.

County residents are urged to continue social distancing, wear face coverings and clean regularly to help protect the most vulnerable from this virus.

For updates and a breakdown of current COVID-19 cases in SLO County, click here.