San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department

#COVIDVaccine UPDATE: Next in line for vaccinations in SLO County is anyone age 75 or older, soon followed by the 65-74 age range. We know that yesterday the State announced that anyone 65 or older are now eligible for a #COVIDvaccine. Unfortunately, here in SLO County, we just don't have enough vaccine supply available. We must allocate our limited vaccine supply based on who is most at risk for serious illness or death from COVID-19. Here in SLO County, more than three-qua...rters of the people who have died from COVID-19 were age 75 or older. They are simply more at risk of serious illness or death than other age groups. By allocating the county’s limited vaccine supply to this group at this time, we are all helping to prevent the most serious outcomes. We want to be able to provide vaccines to everyone who is 65+, but we just don't have enough yet. The good news is that people between the ages of 65-74 are still in Phase 1b (our next phase of vaccination distribution), and we will open up our appointments to this age group when we have more supply. Want to make sure you get the latest vaccine news? Sign up for the new vaccine update newsletter at www.emergencyslo.org/subscribe or visit www.recoverSLO.org/vaccines. #EndthePandemic #SLOtheSpread

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Enjoy the outdoors this weekend before the rain arrives! City of Atascadero shares that there’s plenty of hiking trails to discover from Stadium Park to Three Bridges to Cerro Alto to Atascadero Lake to Jim Green. See the full list: https://www.visitatascadero.com/things-t/hiking-and-biking/.... Outdoor environments remain far safer than indoor ones, so all the more reason to #GetOutside in our beautiful #SLOCounty. : @roxanatunc #atascadero #besafebecalmbekind #getoutside #keepyourdistance

Looking for a fun, safe activity this weekend? Hop on your bikes and see if you can find the City of San Luis Obispo Government’s latest public art! Four local artists have painted murals within bulbouts at select intersections, painting the tops of the median diverters on Morro Street and a mural on Pismo Street k-rail. See map for locations: ... - Morro St. from Pacific St. through Church St. - Pismo St. at Morro - Nipomo St. at Pacific and Islay - Sandercock/Hutton These unique street paintings provide a visual cue to drivers that these corridors prioritize bicycle and pedestrian travel...which means safer ways for our community to get outside, be active and stay healthy.

This week's #COVID19 briefing will be live streamed on youtube.com/sanluisobispocounty today at 3:15 pm. The media briefings will also be posted when they are completed at facebook.com/SLOPublicHealth.org. They are re-aired in English on SLO Span, the Public Access Channel, at 8 AM, 5 PM, and Midnight. You can watch the replay on Channel 21 or on your computer here: https://bit.ly/3bHee2t ... La sesión informativa #COVID19 de esta semana será transmitida en vivo en youtube.com/sanluisobispocounty a las 3:15 pm. Las sesiones informativas de los medios de comunicación también se publicarán cuando se completen en facebook.com/SLOPublicHealth.org. Se vuelven a emitir en inglés en SLO Span, el canal de acceso público, a las 8 a. m., a las 5 p. m. y medianoche. Puede ver la repetición en el Canal 21 o en su computadora aquí: https://bit.ly/3bHee2t

As #COVID19 cases continue to rise, this #NewYear staying home is the safest choice. Celebrate with the people who live with you: Watch a livestreamed fireworks display, concert, or other New Year’s programming from home. Cook or order a special meal to share with your household. Plan an outdoor activity like hiking with the people you live with. ... More tips: http://bit.ly/CDC-NYE. #CDC #Coronavirus #PublicHealth #NYE #HappyNewYear

We've heard your requests for more COVID-19 vaccine information and are happy to share a new landing page with the latest information on vaccines and their distribution in our county: www.recoverslo.org/vaccines. We will continue to add the latest information here as more becomes available. #myCOVIDvax #SLOtheSpread

Hold your horses! We recently heard that a state association has let the veterinarians in our county know that it's time to get their vaccine. We love our veterinarians, but are not quite there yet. With limited vaccine supplies, we're still working to vaccinate other high-risk members of our community. We'll let you know when that changes, but until then, please hold tight on booking your appointment, veterinarians. See the latest news on vaccines in our county (and who is currently receiving them) at www.recoverslo.org/vaccines.

Spread holiday cheer and #SLOtheSpread in SLO County. This New Year's, celebrate safely with those in your household. Dress up and decorate to countdown virtually with your loved ones. Or celebrate #NoonYear with your little ones by whipping up some appetizers and sparkling cider for lunch. #HomeForTheHolidays.

En español: Actualización sobre COVID-19 del Condado de SLO para el 30 de diciembre 2020 (To view this week's briefing in English, visit facebook.com/SLOpublichealth.org)

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Even small amounts of lead can harm your child. Most children with #LeadPoisoning do not seem sick. Should your child get a blood lead test? Learn more @ www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb. #NLPPW2020 Aun en pequeñas cantidades, el plomo puede dañar a su hijo. La mayoría de los niños con envenenamiento con plomo no aparentan estar enfermos. ¿Es necesario hacerle a su hijo una prueba de plomo en la sangre? Aprenda más @ www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb. #NLPPW2020

What kinds of gatherings are contributing to our case rates in SLO County? Here's the breakdown among our positive cases who say they attended a gathering. Help make private gatherings less risky by following strict protocols: Have it outdoors only, keep it to people from up to 3 stable households, require face coverings, maintain physical distancing, AND keep it short (less than 2 hours). Please follow these guidelines as we move into the holiday season so we can keep our families and community safe, and continue to #SLOtheSpread in #SLOCounty.

This week's #COVID19 briefing will be live streamed on KSBY Facebook page at 3:15pm The media briefings will also be posted when they are completed at Facebook.com/SLOPublicHealth.org. They are re-aired in English on SLO Span, the Public Access Channel, at 8 AM, 5 PM, and Midnight. You can watch the replay on Channel 21 or on your computer here: https://bit.ly/3bHee2t ... La sesión informativa #COVID19 de esta semana será transmitida en vivo en KSBY página de Facebook a las 3:15pm Las sesiones informativas de los medios de comunicación también se publicarán cuando se completen en Facebook.com/SLOPublicHealth.org. Se vuelven a emitir en inglés en SLO Span, el canal de acceso público, a las 8 a. m., a las 5 p. m. y medianoche. Puede ver la repetición en el Canal 21 o en su computadora aquí: https://bit.ly/3bHee2t

Well look at us, inching towards the Orange Tier! Today's numbers from the State show that #SLOCounty remains in the Red Tier...but a mere 0.1 away from a case rate that would qualify for a less restrictive tier. Keep up the good work, #SLOCounty! See more of the State's metrics and other key stats at emergencyslo.org/DailyStats. #SLOtheSpread #WeAreSLOCounty #TierTuesday

This fall and winter, getting a #fluvaccine is especially important for essential workers who are vital to keeping our communities going. Essential workers may be at higher risk of being exposed to #flu and #COVID19. The more people vaccinated; the more people are protected against flu: cdc.gov/flu #FightFlu #NoTimeforFlu #SleeveUp #FluSeason #PublicHealth

Distanced, outdoor yoga? Yes please! We all need some zen these days and outdoor environments are some of the safest. Who says you can’t find your zen and still #SLOtheSpread? by @sloyogacenter

October 25-31 is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! Check back this week to learn about sources of lead and how to prevent exposure. You can also get more information at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb. #NLPPW2020 ¡Del 25 al 31 de octubre es la semana de prevención del envenenamiento con plomo! Regrese para aprender las fuentes de plomo y como evitar la exposición. También puede obtener más información en www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb.

Location Change! Starting today (through Nov 6th), the community testing site in Arroyo Grande will be located at: Woman’s Club Of Arroyo Grande 211 Vernon St Arroyo Grande, CA 93420... Monday - Friday 7 AM 7 PM . Register at EmergencySLO.org/Testing. See more

Thank you to Susan, Heather, and Anne for sharing your personal experiences with COVID-19. And thanks to SLO Tribune for continuing to cover its impact to our community.

Reminder: The face mask drive is still collecting donations! For tutorials, drop-off sites, and more, visit emergencyslo.org/maskdonation #SLOtheSpread #WeAreSLOCounty

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth! Prevention is key in the fight against breast cancer, which means regular self-checks and routine visits with your provider. If you don't have insurance or a provider, the Every Woman Counts (EWC) program steps in to help with: free screening and diagnostic services for breast and cervical cancer connecting you to free treatment, if needed... Call the County of SLO Public Health Clinic in Paso Robles at (805) 237-3050 for an appointment or to speak with someone if you have questions. Learn more at SLOCounty.ca.gov/EWC.

Time to clean out your medicine cabinets! Stop by 675 California Blvd, SLO, TODAY from 10 AM - 2 PM to get rid of any unwanted or expired medications.