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A beach at sunset with an orange sky and silhouettes of palm trees, a pier with people walking along it and the beach. Click to view article, Updated State Guidance Shortens COVID-19 Isolation Period

Updated State Guidance Shortens COVID-19 Isolation Period

Masking is still required after leaving isolation
Tall, dark rolling hills with a blanket of fog nestled between them, the sky pink and orange at dusk time. Click to view article, Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Soon Available in SLO County

Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Soon Available in SLO County

Like flu shots, updated vaccines provide protection against current variants

A nasal swab and a SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen tests sit on a white wooden table. Click to view article, Pick Up COVID-19 Tests at No Cost Outside Public Health Clinics

Pick Up COVID-19 Tests at No Cost Outside Public Health Clinics

Testing remains important to protect others and connect with quick treatment if needed

Woman in her 60s smiling wearing a flower-patterned blouse and a flower-patterned bandaid on her shoulder. Click to view article, Additional COVID-19 Boosters Available for Those Most at Risk

Additional COVID-19 Boosters Available for Those Most at Risk

CDC and FDA simplify COVID-19 vaccine schedule, authorize additional boosters for people with immune compromise and adults age 65+

Person wearing surgical mask Click to view article, Updated State and Local Guidance Shortens COVID-19 Isolation Period to Five Days

Updated State and Local Guidance Shortens COVID-19 Isolation Period to Five Days

Masking is still required after leaving isolation

COVID-19 testing Click to view article, California COVID-19 Community Testing Sites to Close, Including Three in SLO County

California COVID-19 Community Testing Sites to Close, Including Three in SLO County

Sites in Grover Beach, Paso Robles, and San Luis Obispo to close Jan. 20