Fake news. Conspiracy theories. Misinformation. Recent political events and ominous headlines are evidence that social media has become a breeding ground for falsehoods. Should college students be worried? Maybe. Older Americans receive much of the blame for sharing fabricated stories online, but the issue spans across all age groups. One might expect the youngest generation […]
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San Luis Obispo County now has 278 cases of COVID-19. 256 patients have recovered.
San Luis Obispo County has 278 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Tuesday, June 2 — up seven cases from yesterday, according to County Public Health. Of the total cases, 17 patients are at home in isolation and 256 patients have recovered. Four are currently hospitalized, three of which are in intensive care. There has […]
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San Luis Obispo County has four new COVID-19 cases. 28 cases are active.
San Luis Obispo County has 263 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Tuesday, May 26 — up four cases from yesterday, according to County Public Health.
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San Luis Obispo County now has 247 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 213 cases recovered
San Luis Obispo County has 247 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Tuesday, May 19 — up one case from yesterday, according to County Public Health.
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San Luis Obispo County now has 227 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 44 cases still active
San Luis Obispo now has 227 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Tuesday, May 12 – up one case from yesterday, according to the County Public Health.
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San Luis Obispo County now has 204 cases of COVID-19 with 46 cases still active
San Luis Obispo now has 204 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Tuesday, May 5 – up two cases from yesterday, according to the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department. Of the total cases, 41 patients are at home in isolation and 157 patients have recovered. Five patients are hospitalized, three of which are […]
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SLO County now has 173 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 135 have recovered
San Luis Obispo now has 173 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Tuesday, April 28 – up 4 cases from yesterday, according to the County Public Health. Of the total cases, 32 patients are at home in isolation, 135 patients have recovered and 5 patients are hospitalized. There has been one death related to coronavirus […]
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SLO County shelter-at-home enforcement line has received more than 600 calls, but 0 citations
On March 24, San Luis Obispo County launched an enforcement line for residents to report violations of the shelter-at-home executive order. According to ReadySLO.org, the new enforcement line is intended to keep operating business safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The line has received more 600 calls in its first three weeks, according to enforcement line […]
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Registration for fall 2020 classes postponed to mid-June
Class registration for fall quarter has been postponed, according to an email from the Office of the Registrar.
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San Luis Obispo County now has 134 confirmed COVID-19 cases
San Luis Obispo County now has 134 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, April 21 – up 2 cases from yesterday, according to the County Public Health. Of the total cases, 17 patients are at home in isolation, 115 patients have recovered, and one is currently hospitalized and in intensive care. There has been […]
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SLO County leaders ask for permission to reopen economy in letter to Gov. Newsom
A bipartisan coalition of elected officials in San Luis Obispo County sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday, April 20, requesting permission to implement a phased reopening of the local economy. The letter asks for a science-based reopening over the course of three weeks, with direction from local public health officials. “Within a […]