Covid-19

The County of San Luis Obispo reported today that a second SLO County resident has died due to COVID-19 The 94-year-old patient was hospitalized with severe COVID-19 illness for about two weeks. “We extend our sincere condolences to the patient’s loved ones, and out...

Health Department asks community to 'help' reduce spread Publisher's Note: The 162 current active cases of COVID-19 represent less than .06 percent of the SLO County population. Of 21,611 tests, 567 returned a positive test, or a rate of 2.6 percent. The Paso Robles...

SAN LUIS OBISPO — The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department is expanding its contact tracing team to 24 people, approximately tripling its size, to help in the fight against COVID-19 in local communities. Trained contact tracers continue to fully...

Officials encourage face coverings and limiting of social gatherings County health officials urge residents to take more protective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as the cases rise at a faster rate in San Luis Obispo County. The County Public Health...

20 new cases reported spread evenly across the county EDITOR'S NOTE: While noteworthy, the case count is not reflective of overall community health as many variables lead to any given day total, and isolated outbreaks can result in higher-than-average positive results...

County sees increase in new cases, but hospitalized and ICU cases remain stable The total number of new COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County increased by 23 cases over the weekend, according to the latest data released by the County of San Luis Obispo. The new...

SAN LUIS OBISPO — State health officials issued new guidance on June 5 for several business sectors to reopen no sooner than Friday, June 12. County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein reviewed each guidance document and approved the reopening for those additional...

Overall low numbers keep local businesses and recreation moving ahead With an increase of three cases in SLO County, the confirmed total case count of COVID-19 rose to 266 on Wednesday. The increase was just over one percent, with Paso Robles accounting for two of the...

Changes in State criteria provide local path to more reopening On Monday, San Luis Obispo County issued a press release reporting that the criteria for advancing further into Stage 2 of the State's Resiliency Roadmap was altered, and provided the County an opportunity...

Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) are committed to meeting the health care needs of our community. We have remained open and have been seeing patients both in- person and using video visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The safety of our...

Partnership with State expands test capacity for San Luis Obispo County The County of San Luis Obispo collaborated with the State of California and local cities to expand testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). “More testing is absolutely essential to...

Governor Newsom and Dr. Sonia Angell detail 'regional variation' protocols The past couple weeks have seen the rupture of a statewide shelter-at-home order, as factions of the community formed around the demand for rights to open the economy and society, and the fear...

The live briefing of SLO County will begin here at 3:15 p.m. on Monday, May 4 For the latest news about COVID-19, go to our dedicated COVID-19 page.

Of eight new cases on Saturday, five belong to Paso Robles and three to California Men's Colony A steady stream of cases provide positive results in Paso Robles, while a new cluster at CMC continues to grow. All numbers remain within a manageable range, according to...

Frontline personnel and staff at Tenet Health Central Coast’s Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center celebrated the discharge from its COVID19-dedicated ICU (Intensive Care Unit) of a patient who they helped recover from the virus. Nurses and staff lined the hallway as...

The State website updated activities allowed in the current shelter orders California released a detailed list of activities allowed during the current pandemic. According to guidance, these activities are allowed on conditions — if done with members of your immediate...

Paso Robles remains the constant leader in COVID-19 cases in SLO County Three new cases on Thursday follow a familiar trend of late, all being attributed to Paso Robles residents. At 61 confirmed cases, Paso Robles is home to nearly double the number of cases of the...

A statement from State Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham responds to reports of strict beach closures Today, Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) released the following statement in response to media reports that Governor Gavin Newsom is closing all...

The Templeton Community Services District Recreation Department announces the postponement of the 2020 Summer Concerts in the Park Series. The safety and well-being of our community, residents, and concert attendees is of the utmost...

SLO County plan for reopening scheduled for public presentation on Friday, must wait for State authorization to implement Three days of high local testing by the SLO County health lab, in response to a positive case in a staff member of a nursing home and multiple...

County plan to reopen in phases continues despite moderate rise in numbers On Friday, 14 new cases of COVID-19 were reported by the County, and eight of those cases were Paso Robles, with another three in Atascadero. North SLO County continues to lead new cases, but...

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following statement on economic relief provisions for farmers in the $470 billion coronavirus response legislation that was signed into law last week:...

Tensions rise like the seasonal temperature as the County faces a decisive week ahead Over the weekend, the county saw three new reports of COVID-19, with two on Saturday, and one on Sunday. Today’s numbers also shifted significantly toward the positive in regards to...

Hospitalizations remained steady at three cases and 42 recover from home On Saturday, the County reported two new positive cases for a total of 45 active cases, following a three-day jump of 29. San Luis County health officials have repeatedly assured the public that...

On Monday, REACH board member Clint Pierce told the public that the "Roadmap to Reopening" would be available next week, and District 1 Supervisor John Peschong restated today that timeline at the regularly scheduled public briefing by the SLO County Public Health...

Three-day jump is largest surge since tracking began in March Moments after California Governor Gavin Newsom gave a report on the status of the state on Friday, with recognition of regional conditions that lend authority to local governments in loosening restrictions...

The number of hospitalizations and number of ICUs decline together ... happened again today," "Hospitalizations down .4 percent, and a 1.2 decline in ICUs. Also significant, is the number of PUIs, that is Persons Under Investigation, dropped as well. Only reinforcing...

Prison reports no known relationship between positive test of inmates to staff On April 23, 2020, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) reported one staff member at the California Men’s Colony (CMC) was confirmed as having tested positive...

The County is taking input from the public concerning COVID-19 and local issues. Find out more at the link below. https://www.recoverslo.org/en/provide-your-input-on-reopening-and-relief-efforts.aspx

MedPost Urgent Care locations in the Central Coast region now offer COVID-19 evaluations and testing -- 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.  Patients can call ahead, schedule online, or walk in at their convenience at the following locations:...

North SLO County home to more than twice the cases as any other region After a three week period with average of around 2 1/2 cases per day in San Luis Obispo County, the urgency to reopen spiked, along with the temperature of the area as weather warms. As local...

On Wednesday, April 22, an inmate at the California Men’s Colony (CMC) in San Luis Obispo tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The total number of CMC inmates who have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus is two. A contact investigation is underway, and no...

County clarifies recommendations and restrictions for four more types of businesses, activities San Luis Obispo—While the County of San Luis Obispo and the State continue their Shelter at Home Orders, County officials are finding ways to clarify restrictions and...

CalTrans warns against speeding during low traffic Caltrans announced today a joint effort with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to urge drivers in the state to slow down given a recent 87% increase in citations for...

The unprecedented COVID-19 environment is fluid and complex but one thing is constant – leaders of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett/Parks Reserve Forces Training Area are 100 percent committed to the safety and welfare of their installation population. Both...

'Roadmap for Reopening' slated to be presented this week Today, Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) and a bipartisan coalition of San Luis Obispo County elected leaders sent a letter to the Governor asking for a science-based, phased reopening of the...

Sunshine of 'normal life' looms on the horizon Hope surges as the battle against COVID-19 is brought within manageability for healthcare — nationally and locally. Discussions of reopening bring imaginations back to life in communities and discussions of timelines for...

A couple of questions led us to realize Siri is helping flatten the curve. The ever-entertaining and awe-inspiring song by Ylvis, “What Does the Fox Say” has survived the pandemic with a salute from Siri. So, we asked Siri if she was following social distancing...

Health officials seek to make testing widely available in the future While antibody testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is not currently available in San Luis Obispo County, local health officials say SLO County is positioning itself to have the tests when...

With a steadying tick of new cases in SLO County, panel to be established for reopening plan San Luis Obispo County Administrative Officer Wade Horton reported the County is working to establish a panel to bring information to the public about a scheduled return to an...

Tuesday briefing promises detailed information regarding moves toward resuming normal life Freedoms have been freely and voluntarily given away as Californians follow orders and recommendations to defend the vulnerable population against the threat posed by COVID-19....

Governor Gavin Newsom will deliver update on the state’s response to the outbreak at noon The update will be streamed at the @CAgovernor Twitter page and California Governor Facebook page. WHEN: Monday, April 13, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. PDT...

In leading San Luis Obispo County in overall cases as the North County region, Paso Robles and Atascadero share a combined total of 46 percent of the total cases reported — 51 of 110. On Saturday, April 11, the County updated the total count by adding three new...

Lieutenant John Hill, Public Information Officer of California Men’s Colony sent the following response to hearing reports of local media outlets reporting cases of COVID-19 in CMC population. “Yesterday and today, I have received unconfirmed reports of local media...

Eight new recovered, three new active cases on Friday Positive trends in COVID-19 cases continue for San Luis Obispo County, as eight cases are deemed fully recovered on Friday, April 10 and the same day three new positive cases of COVID-19 were reported. Another...

Face coverings do not change the need for sheltering at home and physical distancing Following updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department encourages residents to wear cloth face...

Cobertores de cara no cambia la necesidad de refugiarse en casa y distanciamiento físico Siguiendo las instrucciones actualizadas de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de San Luis Obispo...

Two surveys out to collect important pandemic-related information The City of Paso Robles is seeking input from local residents and businesses on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting their daily lives and livelihoods. The city has posted a resident survey and a...

REACH takes lead role in coordinating economic recovery At noon on Wednesday, San Luis Obispo County updated COVID-19 numbers to reveal a small increase in numbers. The overall number of confirmed cases in SLO County rose by three in a continuing flattening trend....

Coordinated modesty and observation of safety measures mark SLO County's COVID-19 response In the effort to "flatten the curve," the residents of San Luis Obispo County participated in a voluntary lockdown called "shelter-at-home" for three weeks. The lockdown is...

Cases remained at 95 total reported in SLO County, with 29 active Statistics remained the same day-over-day see our COVID-19 pageCounty officials gave condolences for the North County COVID-19 deathCounty urges testing of symptoms occur As local COVID-19 testing...

“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...