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Number Of Diagnosed Coronavirus Cases On Central, South Coasts Approaching 1100

The number of diagnosed coronavirus cases on the Central and South Coasts is now approaching the 1100 mark, with 22 deaths reported in the region.

There’s currently a total of 1081 confirmed cases in our area.  Ventura County has 476.  Santa Barbara County stands at 451, but the county hasn’t issued its Friday update yet. 

San Luis Obispo County has 163 cases.  That’s up 14 from Thursday, and one of its biggest single day increases. 

The 22 deaths include 16 in Ventura County, five in Santa Barbara County and one in San Luis Obispo County.

Lance Orozco has been News Director of KCLU since 2001, providing award-winning coverage of some of the biggest news events in the region, including the Thomas and Woolsey brush fires, the deadly Montecito debris flow, the Borderline Bar and Grill attack, and Ronald Reagan's funeral.