City of Paso Robles COVID-19 Update - July 21, 2020

Click the image above to view a Public Service Announcement from Paso Robles community leaders about wearing face coverings to help reopen SLO County.

Reopening Updates

COVID-19 Testing in Paso Robles July 20-23

Study Center
3600 Oak Street, Suite 101
Paso Robles, CA 93446

Tests available: Monday July 20 - Thursday July 23
9 am - 4 pm. Register here. See all current testing locations here.

Industry Guidance to Reduce Risk

The State Public Health Office is emphasizing the need to get back to basics (hand washing, face coverings, distancing) to again flatten the curve on COVID-19 case rates so we can reopen the economy and schools. His office added clarifying guidance yesterday for the following industries:

For complete information, go to www.covid19.ca.gov

School Openings

California schools will need to follow the guidance below for the fall of 2020 and beyond:

Priorities:

Safe in-person school
Mask requirement (for 3^rd grade and above)
Physical distancing
Regular testing
Rigorous distance learning (more details below)

Criteria to open in-person:

Must be off monitoring list for 14 consecutive days
If on monitoring list, schools must open with distance learning
3^rd grade and up wear masks
Regular staff testing (contract tracers will be prioritizing schools)

Rigorous Distance Learning:

Access to devices and connectivity
Daily live interaction with teachers and other students
Challenging assignments equivalent to in-person classes
Adapted lessons for ESL students and those with special needs

Note: State appropriated $5.3 billion to help make this happen

When to close in-person learning:

Schools will first consult a public health officer
Class cohort goes home if there is one confirmed case
School goes home if there is a 5% case rate
District goes home if 25% of schools close in 14 days

“Learning is non-negotiable. So is safety.”

This mandate applies to public and private schools. University guidelines are being developed.

For complete information, go to www.covid19.ca.gov

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Paso Robles COVID-19 Resources

Eviction and Mortgage Relief

Renters impacted by COVID-19 in San Luis Obispo County are still protected from eviction until 90 days after the Governor lifts the COVID-19 State of Emergency. Mortgage relief is also available for rental owners.

City Updates

July 21 City Council Meeting

Items of interest relating to COVID-19:

Item #1 - Update on COVID-19 from Jonathan Stornetta, Emergency Services Chief

Item #10 - Consideration of a City-Proposed Sales Tax Ballot Measure

Item #12 - Use of CARES Act Funds to Address Coronavirus Impacts

View agenda and staff reports

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.

For complete information and details, go to www.ReadySLO.org

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