San Luis Obispo now has 169 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Monday, April 27 – up three cases from yesterday, according to the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department. Of the total cases, 38 cases are active with those patients recovering at home in isolation and 126 cases have recovered. Four cases are […]
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San Luis Obispo County now has 166 confirmed cases of COVID-19
San Luis Obispo now has 166 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Sunday, April 26 – an increase of only one case since yesterday, according to the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department. Of the total cases, 36 patients are recovering at home in isolation. Three patients are currently in the hospital, and one […]
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What’s still open in SLO
With San Luis Obispo County implementing a stay-at-home order, a limited amount of businesses have remained open. On Wednesday, April 22, Public Health Officer Penny Borenstein announced the reopening of four areas, including houses of worship, janitorial and housekeeping services, fabric stores and drive-in theaters in San Luis Obispo County. About 129 restaurants and cafes have […]
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Inmates may see early release to prevent COVID-19’s spread in SLO County jail
To prevent the spread of coronavirus in the San Luis Obispo County Jail, about 30 low-level inmates may be released. The California Supreme Court ordered that inmates convicted of misdemeanors and low-level felonies be released from jail with $0 bail. Inmates that qualify must be approved by a judge before they are released, Public Affairs […]
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SLO County allows four more business areas to reopen despite statewide stay-at-home order
San Luis Obispo County will allow the reopening of four major businesses and activity types, Public Health Officer Penny Borenstein announced Wednesday, April 22. The four areas include houses of worship, janitorial and housekeeping, fabric stores and drive-in theaters. All openings will have precautionary measures taken to adhere to local and statewide shelter-in-place orders. Religious […]
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NBC incorrectly reports SLO County will reopen May 1
A story airing on NBC’s Today Show on Thursday, April 23 incorrectly stated some businesses in San Luis Obispo County would reopen May 1.
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San Luis Obispo County now has 149 confirmed COVID-19 cases
San Luis Obispo now has 149 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Thursday, April 23 – up 7 cases from yesterday, according to the County Public Health. Of the total cases, 28 patients are at home in isolation, 119 patients have recovered, and one patient is in intensive care in the hospital. Total Confirmed COVID-19 […]
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San Luis Obispo County sees highest increase of COVID-19 cases in over three weeks with 142 total
San Luis Obispo now has 142 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Wednesday, April 22 – an increase in eight cases from yesterday, according to the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department.
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Cal State Fullerton plans for virtual fall quarter
Cal State Fullerton plans for classes to be held online for at least part of fall quarter, Provost Pamela Oliver said in a Virtual Town Hall meeting for students April 20. The university plans to start the quarter virtually, and gradually transition to in person classes if the COVID-19 situation improves, Oliver said. “I wish […]
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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 […]