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SLO County in Yellow Tier

SLO County has met the requirements to advance from the Orange Tier into the less restrictive Yellow Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, effective Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 8 a.m.

What does this mean for SLO County?

Restaurants: 50% capacity indoors; 200-person maximum is removed.
Gyms and Fitness Centers: capacity increases to 50% indoors; saunas and steam rooms can open.
Wineries and Breweries: capacity increases to 50% indoors or 200 people maximum
Movie Theaters: 50% capacity indoors; 200-person maximum is removed.
Museums, Zoos and Aquariums: Indoor capacity limit removed.
Bars with no food service: 25% capacity indoors or 100 people maximum.
Gatherings and events: Have fewer restrictions; view the County’s checklists for capacity limits and restrictions.

See the full list of open activities at https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy.

Book a Mobile Vaccine Clinic

The COVID-19 vaccine is one of the most important ways to protect our community and end the pandemic. Now, you can host a mobile vaccine clinic for your organization or neighborhood. The County of San Luis Obispo is accepting applications for mobile vaccine clinics to provide on-site vaccination for up to 200 people. More details

Rent Relief

The state eviction moratorium is set to expire on June 30. If you have past due rent or utilities you may be eligible to receive help to pay past due or future rent and utilities from the state of California. More information at
HousingIsKey.com, or call 833-430-2122 to apply.

What Will Change June 15

California is preparing to get back to normal. Beginning June 15, all sectors listed in the current Blueprint Activities and Business Tiers Chart may return to usual operations (with the limited exceptions for Mega Events). Large-scale indoor events will have vaccination or negative test requirements for attendees through at least October 1. More details

Financial Resources

Emergency Broadband Benefit

Low-income households can now apply for the Emergency Broadband Benefit program to get online. The program provides $3.2 billion to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide a $50 monthly discount on in-home broadband service for eligible households, as well as a one-time $100 discount on a laptop, desktop, or tablet computer for those same qualifying households.

SBA COVID-19 Relief Options

Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses. COVID-19 portal

For more financial resources visit prcity.com/coronavirus

Important Information

COVID-19 Testing

If you have symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19, please get tested immediately.

COVID-19 Testing Site
Paso Robles Event Center - Frontier Pavilion

2198 Riverside Ave

Paso Robles, CA 93446

Tests available Tuesday-Saturday from 7AM to 7PM.

Please register for an appointment ahead of time. If you need to register by phone, call 1-888-634-1123 or register online at emergencyslo.org/testing

Ayuda en Español

Si tiene preguntas sobre COVID-19, salud, asistencia financiera o vacunas, use los recursos que se enumeran a continuación.

Línea Telefónica en Español/Mixteco: 805.363.0888
Centro de Asistencia Telefónica COVID-19: 805-781-4280 o 805.543.2444. Domingo a sábado de 15:00 a 20:00
Información de Médica: cfsslo.org
Chatea con Especialistas de COVID-19: www.dignityhealth.org
Asistencia Familiar: capslo.org
Ayuda en español

Resident Assistance

Food Resources

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

Utility Assistance

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. Report any water shutoff or reconnect issue at COVID-19 Water Shut-Off Complaint Report.

Stay Connected

COVID-19 Updates

California, SLO County and Paso Robles are working together to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and hasten the reopening of businesses. We have created a website that provides links to business and resident resources, County Public Health updates, volunteer opportunities, and more. Some of the restrictions and guidelines change frequently, it's important to stay up to date Details

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