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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

The Acacia Creek Business Park from 3450 Broad Street building with grey and teal metal panels. Click to view article, San Luis Obispo COVID-19 Testing Site is Moving Tomorrow: How to Find the New Site

San Luis Obispo COVID-19 Testing Site is Moving Tomorrow: How to Find the New Site

Site is moving from SLO Vets Hall to Acacia Creek Business Park at 3450 Broad Street