The Latest News Regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus) for SLO County

“We extend our sincere condolences to the patient’s loved ones,” said San Luis Obispo County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein. “As the number of local cases grow, this death is a sad milestone for all of us. Most cases of COVID-19 exhibit mild or moderate symptoms,...

The lack of positive tests could be a good sign, or simply an inability for labs to return results For the first time in more than two weeks, no positive tests for COVID-19 were recorded for San Luis Obispo County. As cases in the state and country continue to...

Spread of COVID-19 feared easier than previously thought, masks recommended On Friday, San Luis Obispo County completed the last of planned daily updates from the Public Health Department, and covered three important issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic as it...

As of Friday, April 3, recoveries from COVID-19 improved to 57 with hospitalizations reduced from eight to six in San Luis Obispo County. While hospitalization is down, the number of patients in ICU doubled from two to four. Also seeing an increase, Paso Robles and...

The Paso Robles Press has covered COVID-19 as it relates to the local community. Our COVID-19 page is updated daily with news and information. Visit the following page for today's updates on COVID-19 case count and other information about local business, health...

According to Business Insider, tests to identify people who have recovered from COVID-19 by searching for coronavirus antibodies in the blood could available in the US within weeks. As Americans shelter-at-home with little light at the end of the C19 tunnel, questions...

Stunted growth in confirmed cases reflects effort to flatten the curve As San Luis Obispo County comes together by staying apart, the number of confirmed cases increases at a slower pace than the instances of fully recovered patients. Overnight, from Saturday to...

Sponsors urge Congress to meet safety and equipment needs Building upon the third coronavirus relief bill that was signed into law last week, Rep. Salud Carbajal introduced a bipartisan resolution, H. Res. 913, thanking workers on the frontlines of the...

Confirmed cases grows from 67 to 71 as testing ramps up and the community hunkers down As San Luis Obispo County comes together by staying apart, the number of confirmed cases increases at a slower pace than the cases of fully recovered patients. Overnight, from...

County Health Officer says no clear outlook on lifting physical distancing orders To view global account of COVID-19 cases San Luis Obispo County Health Officer Penny Borenstein reported the increase to 59 cases in San Luis Obispo County as of Friday, March 27. Paso...

Museums, visitor centers and cafés related to State Parks have also been closed until further notice. California State Parks today announced it is temporarily closing vehicle access to 59 additional state parks and beaches to avoid dangerous visitation surges and help...

SLO County Emergency Services Director Wade Horton says it is not the time for tourism The County of San Luis Obispo and seven local cities are taking more actions to discourage crowds and increase physical distancing at parks, beaches and campgrounds in an effort to...

General forest areas and extensive trail system will remain open and available to the public USDA Forest Service appreciates the public’s interest in outdoor recreation, particularly in light of current events. The Pacific Southwest Region of the Forest Service, in...

Social distancing becomes 'physical distancing,' Cal Poly to become alternate hospitalization site San Luis Obispo County Administrative Officer Wade Horton and County Health Officer Penny Borenstein provided an update on Wednesday, March 25. Horton began by...

Three under 18, six recovered, one hospitalized and one in ICU Of the 42, 18 cases are in North SLO County, with most cases being considered transmitted by travel. From ReadySLO.org: As of 3/24/20 at 1:00 pm: Total Positive Cases: 42 Cases by Region - Coast (8), No....

SLO County confirmed a total of 33 cases of COVID-19 now being treated San Luis Obispo County Administrative Officer Wade Horton and County Health Officer Penny Borenstein provided the County's daily press update on Monday at 3:30 p.m. Each provided updates for their...

Shelter not currently accepting new clients Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) takes the health and well-being of our client families, our staff, and our community with the utmost seriousness. An essential service provided by CAPSLO...

Canceled blood drives, school closures, and shelter-at-home orders also contribute to drop in blood donors Coronavirus responses have severely impacted the U.S. blood supply as Vitalant and other blood centers across the country are struggling to maintain stable...

The County of San Luis Obispo is continuing to provide essential services to residents during the current Shelter at Home order, intended to slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in SLO County by ensuring the maximum number of people self-quarantine...

Phone service accessible seven days per week for those in need Self-isolating San Luis Obispo County residents 65 and older and those with chronic medical conditions who can’t get to the grocery store or pharmacy now have a free way to get their food and medicine...

It is shown that slowing and stopping the spread of COVID-19 is a matter of timing. The sooner cases are identified and quarantined, the slower the spread. Know the symptoms of COVID-19 — fever, cough, and shortness of breath — so you can help do your part. Keep...

'This too shall pass ... stay strong, Paso Robles' Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin released audio report on Saturday, March 21. "We're still here," Martin said. "We're still moving forward." The report covers the latest report from the SLO County Public Health...

PAQ, Inc. is committed to the health and safety of our customers, employee owners and the community. We want to assure everyone that they can count on us, during this rapidly evolving coronavirus situation and always, to provide the community with quality products at...

Steve Martin PSA encourages social distancing Mayor Steve Martin on COVID-19

County discourages hoarding of supplies, downplays transmission concerns On Friday, San Luis Obispo County held the fourth of a series of daily updates on COVID-19 impact in the county. San Luis Obispo County Administrative Officer Wade Horton opened the conference to...

Hospital takes steps to prevent coronavirus spread TEMPLETON — In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Tenet Health Central Coast established “screening tents” and Twin Cities Community Hospital. Individuals planning on going to the Emergency Room will be assessed...

‘To protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish consistency across the state’ How long will we stay home? This goes into effect on Thursday, March 19, 2020. The order is in place until further notice. What can I do? What’s open?...

Here's the list from SLO County Businesses involved in the following industries are not exempt from the order to shelter-in-place and subject to a misdemeanor crime for violation. Amphitheaters, concert halls, performing arts centers Amusement arcadesArchery ranges,...

13 cases now confirmed in SLO County • triple digits expected over coming weeks Briefing the public on the latest developments of COVID-19 in the San Luis Obispo County on Thursday, County Administrative Officer Wade Horton and County Health Officer Penny Borenstein...

Today, Sheriff Parkinson announced a major upgrade to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s App, offering broadcasts and rebroadcasts of Center for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 alerts. The app also has a direct link to ReadySLO.org for all the latest news,...

Starting Thursday, March 19 at 5 p.m., county restricted to 'essential services' and limited outdoor activities Full text here En Español In partnership with all seven incorporated cities in San Luis Obispo County, County Emergency Services Director Wade Horton today...

Order does not relieve a tenant from obligation to pay rent In partnership with all seven incorporated cities in San Luis Obispo County, (including: Cities of Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, El Paso de Robles, Pismo Beach, and San Luis Obispo),...

Consumer-friendly website to be 'one-stop' shop for news and information for Californians California Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the launch of a new Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) public awareness campaign to provide useful information to Californians and...

Las oficinas de la ciudad cerrarán de inmediato en respuesta a las pautas de distancia social de COVID-19 En respuesta a las pautas de distanciamiento social COVID-19 proporcionadas por el Presidente de los Estados Unidos, el Gobernador del Estado de California y el...

City offices to close immediately in response to COVID-19 Social Distancing Guidelines In response to the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines provided by the President of the United States, Governor of the State of California and the County of San Luis Obispo...

The first of four daily briefings took place at the County Public Health Department office Funding available for small businessesCOVID-19 cases increased from 3 to 6Restaurant dining recommended to close until further noticeCounty needs reagent to continue local...

California State Parks announced today the temporary closure of all campgrounds in the state park system to support state and local efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). As of today, non-campground outdoor areas of parks, including trails and...

Fleet and Driver Availability for Public and Private Use SLO Safe Ride is offering their full fleet and availability during this crisis period in order to supplement any need for transportation infrastructure during the Coronavirus Pandemic. While their vehicles and...

Three additional cases — two reported to be in North County and one on the coast — announced today The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department announced three additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This brings the total number of confirmed...

Move activates Emergency Operations Center; allows for Federal reimbursement of COVID-19 related expenditures The Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 empowers the City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, to proclaim the existence or threatened...

St. Patrick's Day postponed due to temporary alcohol sales prohibition In San Luis Obispo establishments will be prohibited from serving alcoholic beverages over the St. Patrick's Day holiday period. Beginning at 5 p.m. Monday, March 16 through 12:01 p.m. on...

Executive order follows confirmation of third local case and Governor’s direction on social distancing The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department reports today that a third individual in San Luis Obispo County has tested positive for novel coronavirus...

Governor of California Gavin Newsom answers some questions and gives info in press conference on Sunday, March 15. Among the takeaways: All “non-essential” businesses to be closed in the state.Called for the home isolation of seniors, as well as those with chronic...

El gobernador Gavin Newsom emitió nuevas pautas hoy que requieren cambios de muchos en la comunidad. El Gobernador aconsejó a todas las personas mayores de 65 años, y a las personas con afecciones de salud subyacentes, que permanezcan en sus hogares de forma aislada....

Restaurants advised to limit occupancy by as much as 50 percent for social distancing Governor Gavin Newsom issued a new set of guidelines today that will require changes from many in the community. The Governor advised all seniors age 65 and older, and individuals...

Coronavirus patient is a South SLO County resident under the age of 60 The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department reports today that another individual in San Luis Obispo County tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This is the second...

Visitor center, food service and gift shop, remains open seven days a week In an effort to protect public health and the safety of our visitors, volunteers and staff as the state responds to the continuing outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), effective Monday,...

After two days of intense preparation against the spread of the novel coronavirus, including closures and cancellations, the disease arrived The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department announced today that an individual in San Luis Obispo County tested...

COVID-19 challenges the local community and global community alike This is a trying time for our community, and we are working to connect as many people in need to the available resources as possible. This is yet another opportunity for our community to bond and...

Central Coast Brewers Guild moved event from Saturday, March 28 to Saturday, June 20 The 2020 Central Coast Craft Beer Festival has been postponed to Saturday, June 20th from its original date of Saturday, March 28th. In light of the State’s recommendations to cancel...

To ensure the health and safety of our community members, the City of Paso Robles is examining its programs and services.  All essential services are being continued, and all facilities other than the Senior Center are remaining open, with regular hours being...

Closure takes affect Monday, March 16 until further notice In response to the latest guidelines and information from the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education, we have decided to close the Paso Robles Children’s Museum in tandem with our local schools and the SLO...

Classes are suspended, and will not meet, Monday, Mar. 16 through Wednesday, Mar. 18 In alignment with the effort of Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo County Schools to reduce the spread of coronavirus, Cuesta College will move to online course delivery beginning Mar. 19....

COVID-19 has caused anxiety in our schools and community. While local health officials have yet to confirm any local cases, we do not know how this will ultimately impact our county. Simply put, we are in uncharted waters, and the time has come to hit the pause button...

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Health officials announced Friday that a state of emergency has been declared locally over the global COVID-19 pandemic in anticipation of the disease reaching San Luis Obispo County.  “This is so that we can respond as quickly and...

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department will host a brief news conference today to make a public health announcement regarding COVID-19 and answer questions from the press. What: Public health announcement regarding COVID-19;...

Bingo Bonanza takes place Saturday, July 18, 2020 at SLO Vets Hall As you are likely aware, “social distancing” is a major precaution we’ve been asked to take in order to help protect our community from coronavirus (COVID-19)—and to especially help protect those who...

Concern  for older vets’ health prompts national organization to advise trip suspensions An upcoming “Tour of Honor” trip slated to take 22 local veterans to Washington DC in April has been postponed at the urging of the national Honor Flight organization. ...

From Peoples' Self-Help Housing: It is with our deepest concerns for health and safety, that we have decided to postpone the 2020 Builder Games event (originally scheduled for May 9) due to the rapidly evolving concerns over the Coronavirus (COVID-19).  At this time...

Non-essential large events and gatherings at Cuesta College postponed or cancelled At the direction of the California Governor’s Office, all non-essential large events and gatherings held at Cuesta College through Apr. 12 are postponed or cancelled as a preventative...