City of Paso Robles COVID-19 Update - July 9, 2020

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Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin is keeping our residents informed during the pandemic via video and blog. See all of his messages here.

COVID-19 Updates

SLO County may soon be on the State’s COVID-19 “Watch List”

The County Public Health Department reported elevated disease spread, exceeding the State’s case rate threshold of 100 per 100,000 population over 14 days.

If SLO County remains on the State's watch list for three consecutive days, the following industries will be required to shut down unless they can be modified to operate outside or by pick-up:

Dine-in restaurants
Wineries and tasting rooms
Movie theaters
Family entertainment centers (for examples: bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages and arcades)
Zoos and museums
Cardrooms
All brewpubs, breweries, bars, and pubs must close indoor and outdoor operations

For more information about COVID-19 cases in our County, click here.

Demand for testing has dramatically increased in SLO County

Low-risk, asymptomatic residents should not try to get tested. Those at high-risk of contracting COVID-19 should get tested, including anyone with symptoms, works in a high-risk environment, is an essential worker, lives or works in a congregate setting (jail, care facility, dorm, etc.), has had close contact with a known case, or has received a direct recommendation from Public Health to get tested. In order to offset testing costs, the County Public Health Lab will now bill related fees to medical insurance, effective August 7. People getting tested will not bear any of the costs.

Third and fourth SLO County residents have died due to COVID-19

The 61-year-old and 52-year-old patients had significant underlying health conditions and were living in long-term care facilities. These losses are a reminder that we must do all we can to protect those who are most vulnerable. They matter and they are important.

People at higher risk should stay home as much as possible. All residents, regardless of risk factors, should take precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Older adults and individuals with health conditions (such as lung or heart disease, diabetes, or a compromised immune system) are at higher risk of developing serious illness from COVID-19. While risk increases with age among adults, younger adults and those without chronic health conditions have also faced serious illness and hospitalization.

COVID-19 Resources

Testing Locations in Paso Robles

Until more pop-up testing sites can be added in North County, there is currently a two-week wait for testing through the County. Appointments can be made here.

We are working on pop-up testing locations in Paso Robles and Morro Bay for July. Check back soon for details.

Residents who have made appointments but cannot attend are strongly urged to cancel appointments so that others can use them. At this time, asymptomatic residents are not encouraged to get tested unless they have potential exposure as an essential worker or through a congregate care facility.

Those who would like to be tested sooner are encouraged to do so with their primary care physician or at two locations in North County:

MedPost Urgent Care of Paso Robles
500 1st St.
(805) 226-4222

MedPost Urgent Care of Atascadero
7330 El Camino Real
(805) 703-2501

City & Community Updates

COVID-19 update tonight, July 9

Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services Chief Jonathan Stornetta provides COVID-19 updates at the beginning of every City Council meeting. Due to the 4th of July holiday, this week's meeting has been moved to Thursday, July 9. City Council meetings are streamed live on YouTube. During the meeting you can also tune in to KPRL 1230AM to listen to the meeting on the radio. The call-in number to provide public comment via phone during live meetings is 805-865-PASO (7276).

Wellness

Be Well Paso Weekly Challenge

The Be Well Paso Weekly Challenge is a tool to help Paso Robles residents stay healthy in body, mind and spirit. We hope that you’ll join us! Jump in and start whenever you’re ready.

If you’d like, please feel free to share your progress on your social media with #bewellpaso

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The most important thing you can do is Shelter at Home. Stay home. Save lives.

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