An engineering professor and two of his students have been collaborating to design low-cost ventilators that could potentially be used to treat COVID-19 patients.
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After first death, two more cases of COVID-19 confirmed in San Luis Obispo
There were two new confirmed coronavirus cases reported in San Luis Obispo County Sunday, April 5 — bringing the total to 95, according to County Public Health.
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First death due to coronavirus in San Luis Obispo County
On Saturday, the county public health department announced a North San Luis Obispo county resident died from coronavirus. This is the first COVID-19 death in the county to date. The resident, who lived in North County, was in their 80s and had underlying health conditions, a county news release said. The virus is known to […]
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Zero new COVID-19 cases reported in San Luis Obispo — the first time in more than two weeks
There were no new confirmed coronavirus cases reported in San Luis Obispo County Saturday, April 4, according to County Public Health. This is the first time there have been zero new cases in one day since March 18. Cases are typically reported at 1:30 p.m. each day. There has been a total of 93 confirmed […]
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San Luis Obispo County has 93 confirmed cases of COVID-19
San Luis Obispo now has 93 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Friday, April 3 – up 4 cases from yesterday, according to the County Public Health. Of the total cases, 30 patients are at home in isolation, 57 patients have recovered, and 6 are currently in the hospital. Four of the hospitalized patients are […]
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Cal Poly summer quarter to be taught virtually, Armstrong “optimistic” about fall quarter
“Given the many factors that go into planning for summer courses and programming, we needed to make this decision now based upon the facts and evidence available to us at this time,” President Jeffrey Armstrong wrote in the email.
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San Luis Obispo County now has 89 confirmed COVID-19 cases. 15 are healthcare providers
San Luis Obispo now has 89 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Thursday, April 2 – up 6 cases from yesterday, according to the County Public Health. Of the total cases, 33 patients are at home in isolation, 48 patients have recovered, 8 are currently in the hospital. Three of the hospitalized patients are in […]
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There are now 83 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo now has 83 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Wednesday, April 1 – up 3 cases from yesterday, according to the County Public Health.
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Avoid contact with pets if you have coronavirus symptoms, SLO County Animal Services says
There is no evidence that people can transmit coronavirus to animals or animals to people, but “out of an abundance of caution,” infected individuals should avoid contact with their pets until they have recovered, San Luis Obispo Animal Services Manager Eric Anderson said.
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SLO County now has 80 confirmed COVID-19 cases
San Luis Obispo now has 80 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Tuesday, March 31 – up 3 cases from yesterday, according to the County Public Health. Of the total cases, 40 patients are at home in isolation, 30 patients have recovered, 10 are currently in the hospital. Two of the hospitalized patients are in […]
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Local resident’s “What’s Open in SLO?” website connects community with resources
A new website created by San Luis Obispo resident Rachel Hamann features an updated listing of local resources remaining open amid the many closures following the COVID-19 outbreak. What’s Open in SLO? is updated multiple times per day, and includes a section titled “Today’s Featured Cool Happening” that highlights a daily local event. Hamann also […]