COVID-19 Update - December 3, 2020

Regional Stay Home Order

The Regional Stay Home Order, announced December 3, will go into effect within 48 hours in regions with less than 15% ICU availability.

The Regional Stay Home Order would be in effect for 3 weeks after the trigger and instructs Californians to stay at home as much as possible to limit the mixing with other households that can lead to COVID-19 spread.

It allows access to (and travel for) critical services and allows outdoor activities to preserve Californians’ physical and mental health. This limited closure will help stop the surge and prevent overwhelming regional ICU capacity.

SLO County is included in the “Southern California Region” so we will be subject to the Stay at Home Order - likely beginning tomorrow, December 4, 2020 according SLO County Public Health.

Sectors that will be temporarily closed when a region is placed into the Stay-at-Home order:

Indoor and outdoor playgrounds
Indoor recreational facilities
Hair salons and barbershops
Personal care services
Museums, zoos, and aquariums
Movie theaters
Wineries
Bars, breweries, and distilleries
Family entertainment centers
Cardrooms and satellite wagering
Limited services
Live audience sports
Amusement parks

The following sectors will have additional modifications in addition to 100% masking and physical distancing:

Outdoor recreational facilities: Allow outdoor operation only without any food, drink or alcohol sales. Additionally, overnight stays at campgrounds will not be permitted.
Retail: Allow indoor operation at 20% capacity with entrance metering and no eating or drinking in the stores. Additionally, special hours should be instituted for seniors and others with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems.
Shopping centers: Allow indoor operation at 20% capacity with entrance metering and no eating or drinking in the stores. Additionally, special hours should be instituted for seniors and others with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems.
Hotels and lodging: Allow to open for critical infrastructure support only.
Restaurants: Allow only for take-out, pick-up, or delivery.
Offices: Allow remote only except for critical infrastructure sectors where remote working is not possible.
Places of worship and political expression: Allow outdoor services only.
Entertainment production including professional sports: Allow operation without live audiences. Additionally, testing protocol and “bubbles” are highly encouraged.

The following sectors are allowed to remain open when a remote option is not possible with appropriate infectious disease preventative measures including 100% masking and physical distancing:

Critical infrastructure
Schools that are already open for in-person learning
Non-urgent medical and dental care
Child care and pre-K

Travel Advisory

Counties with Regional Stay-at-Home order will be asked not to travel (travel has been causing spread). Avoiding travel can reduce the risk of virus transmission and bringing the virus back to California. Persons arriving in California from other states or countries, including returning California residents, should practice self-quarantine after arrival.

Support for Businesses and Residents

Immediate Relief for Businesses

California and the federal government are providing broad assistance to small businesses and employers impacted by COVID-19. This includes:

99.6% of businesses qualify for sales tax extension
Main Street Hiring Tax Credit applications now open ($100M in available funds)
$500M in COVID relief funds - Up to $25k grants for small businesses, nonprofits and cultural institutions
CA Rebuilding Fund – Loans up to $100k with affordable and flexible terms

Additional Business Relief to Come

Waiving or modifying fees for heavily impacted industries including bars, restaurants, hair salons, personal care services and more
Accelerating additional infrastructure funding
Bipartisan efforts at federal level working on a relief package

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Consider Gift Cards for the Holidays

In light of all the businesses affected by the Stay Home Order, local support during the holiday shopping season could make all the difference in how Paso Robles comes through this pandemic. In addition to our family-owned shops downtown, there are numerous local businesses creating gifts of all shapes, sizes and price points.

Other COVID-19 Information

No-Cost COVID-19 Testing in Paso

The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department is encouraging testing for all persons who may have been exposed to COVID-19. Currently the testing site is seeing a high number of bookings, other testing sites are available here.

Paso Robles Event Center
Frontier Pavilion
2198 Riverside Ave.
Tuesday-Saturday
7AM - 7PM
Details

Food Distribution in Paso Robles

North County food and pantry services, free meal sites for kids and resources for homebound seniors:

Childcare Resources

As the pandemic drags on and schools reopen under hybrid models, childcare continues to be a stressor on SLO County families - both financially and logistically. You can find a list of available childcare resources here, and a full range of family resources on the CAPSLO website. If you have been considering opening a childcare operation, there are resources to help you do that here.

Tenant and Landlord Protections

Eviction moratorium
The statewide freeze on residential evictions has been extended through February 28, 2021. Renters in California who cannot pay their rent because of COVID-19-related hardships should know their rights and responsibilities.

Mortgage foreclosure protection and relief
Small homeowners have been extended foreclosure protections in a state order passed August 31. Many banks and financial institutions have committed to providing relief for homeowners in California. Find out more about mortgage help and how to get it.

Avoiding utility shut-off
Many utility providers are not shutting off services due to non-payment. Check with the California Public Utilities Commission for more information. The Water Board restricts the shut off of water during the COVID crisis. Please use this form to report any water shutoff or reconnect issue.

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