City of Paso Robles COVID-19 Update - August 28, 2020
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California Secures $4.5 Billion for Lost Wages Assistance ProgramIndividuals who are currently eligible to receive at least $100 per week in unemployment benefits may qualify for an additional $300 weekly supplement The Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program supplemental payment of $300 per week will be available for a limited period of time, a minimum of three weeks, for claimants who are: 1. currently eligible to receive at least $100 per week in benefits, and
2. who have provided a self-certification that they are unemployed or partially unemployed due to disruptions caused by COVID-19. The LWA supplement will be available for weeks of unemployment dating back to August 1. EDD will provide more information on this approved program as it becomes available. DetailsAdditionally, the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program provides unemployment benefits for people who don’t usually qualify for regular Unemployment Insurance. Through December 2020.
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COVID-19 Testing in SLO CountyDue to increased testing capacity, the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department is once again urging anyone with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms or who may have been exposed to COVID-19 to get tested at one of the County’s three community testing clinics. You can get tested at any of these locations. What are your thoughts on COVID-19 testing? The County wants to know! Take the brief survey. Spanish version.
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School and Youth Sports CohortsOn August 25, 2020, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued Guidance Related to Cohorts, which sets minimum health and safety guidelines across multiple sectors serving youth, including childcare and schools (public and private) and youth sports
A cohort is a stable group of no more than 14 children or youth and no more than two supervising adults in a supervised environment. The group stays together for all activities, including meals and recreation, and avoids contact with anyone not in their group.
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Community COVID-19 CoalitionThe COVID-19 crisis has affected the lives of every Paso Robles resident. Efforts to keep the local economy afloat have resulted in a business community committed, for the most part, to adherence to infection control measures. Efforts to address concerns by the general public have been less consistent and effective. The Mayor has formed a Community COVID-19 Coalition be to engage local residents in efforts in community education, outreach , and assistance efforts as they pertain to the coronavirus crisis. To volunteer or Learn more, visit the Mayor’s web site!
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Youth Sports FieldsIn compliance with the State of California and San Luis Obispo County guidance, and to help ensure the safety of all coaches and participants, field reservations are now available at Barney Schwartz Park. Field use will be limited to practice and physical conditioning, with competitive play, games and tournaments not yet allowed. Adult league use is still not permitted, per the State and County guidelines. Field use applications are available here.
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COVID-19 SafetyAs you enjoy outdoor dining and shopping, please remember that COVID-19 is still a risk. - Large gatherings increase spread
- Keep 6 ft of distance from those outside your household
- Wear a face covering in public
- Wash your hands frequently
- Respond to contact tracing requests
- Limit out-of-county travel
Download COVID-19 Prevention flyerRequest COVID-19 Prevention table tents
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Paso Robles COVID-19 Resources
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Be Well Paso Weekly ChallengeThe 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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All COVID-19 InformationTo subscribe to the COVID-19 Updates newsletter, click here.
For all Paso Robles COVID-19 information, click here.
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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Stay Informed on City Business and COVID-19
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