A Cuesta College instructor has tested positive for coronavirus, according to a Cuesta campus-wide email. However, the faculty member does not live in San Luis Obispo County or the United States, according to Cuesta College Police. The faculty member is believed to teach online courses and there is no threat of exposure to students. In […]
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Here’s what we know now about coronavirus at Cal Poly
Throughout San Luis Obispo, precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Here is the latest.
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Multiple students told to self-quarantine over coronavirus concerns
At least two students were asked to self-quarantine out of concern for coronavirus.
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All spring study abroad programs cancelled, CSU suspends all international travel
In addition, the California State University has suspended all international travel — impacting students currently studying abroad. However, there is not definitive guidance on whether students should return to the United States or remain abroad.
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New details: Cal Poly will hold in-person finals, but Spring Break travel discouraged
As other campuses close and move to online classes, Cal Poly is releasing new details about their response to coronavirus.
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University asks sick and high-risk students, professors to stay at home due to coronavirus
In a campus-wide email sent Sunday night, President Jeffery Armstrong and Interim Provost Mary Pedersen said sick students, faculty and staff members should stay home to minimize transmission of their illness.
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San Luis Obispo County resident tests negative for coronavirus
A resident showing signs of novel coronavirus COVID-19 has tested negative, the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department confirmed late Thursday.
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Patient tested for coronavirus in San Luis Obispo County after showing mild symptoms
Cal Poly students studying abroad in Italy will be removed from the country due to coronavirus concerns, President Jeffrey Armstrong said around 3:15 Tuesday.
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Here’s how to vote in the March 3 California Primary Election — even if you forgot to register
It is election day in California and the last chance to cast a ballot for the 2020 Primary. This year, the golden state is participating in Super Tuesday, along with 14 other states, where voters will decide the presidential nominees for their registered party. Voters who are registered locally will also decide who will hold […]
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Number of applicants decline for second straight year at Cal Poly
For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52,411 first-time freshmen and 10,758 transfer students applied, according to University Spokesperson Matt Lazier.
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Police searching for gunman in downtown San Luis Obispo shooting
Police are searching for a man who allegedly fired gunshots toward an unidentified victim outside Tonita’s Mexican Grill in downtown San Luis Obispo. On Feb. 16 at about 2:41 a.m, one person forced his way into the restaurant and started challenging an unknown victim to a fight, according to a news release. The suspect was […]