On Saturday, the Food and Drug Administration granted “emergency use” the first rapid point-of-care COVID-19 test, that can deliver results in less than an hour.
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Coronavirus patient recovering in local hospital as SLO County cases climb to 21
There are now 21 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in San Luis Obispo County — up from 16 yesterday, public health officials confirmed at a Saturday afternoon news conference.Â
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SLO County orders indefinite shelter-in-place, effective starting tomorrow
San Luis Obispo County has issued an executive order for all residents to shelter at home due to coronavirus.
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City closes all bars, restaurants only open for pick-up or delivery
The City of San Luis Obispo is placing temporary restrictions on restaurants and bars in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Starting immediately, all bars, breweries and wine tasting venues are closed to the public, according to a March 18 news release. In addition, all restaurants in the city are closed for indoor or outdoor […]
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President Armstrong answers student questions amid coronavirus disruptions
“This is the most serious and significant issue I’ve faced in my generation. This is beyond anything we’ve experienced since 1918 Spanish flu.”
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SLO County will need to reduce testing for COVID-19 due to dwindling supplies
San Luis Obispo County is running low on extraction reagents — a critical piece in the COVID-19 testing process.Â
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Alcohol sales in bars and restaurants prohibited in San Luis Obispo County through March 18
The measures are aimed at stopping large crowds from gathering for St. Patrick’s Day, County Administrative Officer and Emergency Services Director Wade Horton said at a press conference March 16.Â
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Recreation Center, library, University Union remain open
As sections of California are preparing to “shelter in place,” most Cal Poly facilities remain open at this time.Â
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Here’s how Cal Poly compares to other California public universities’ COVID-19 response
At Cal Poly, Spring 2020 classes will be held online for at least the first two weeks of the quarter and spring break has been extended to April 6. But how does Cal Poly’s COVID-19 instructional changes stack up against other California public universities?
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Second case of coronavirus confirmed in San Luis Obispo County
The patient is under the age of 60 with significant underlying health conditions. They live in South County.
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Cal Poly mandates online final exams for Winter quarter
After the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in the county, Cal Poly is mandating all final exams be held remotely.