City of Paso Robles COVID-19 Update - May 5, 2020

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Reopening Updates

Starting Friday, the State plans to allow retail businesses to have modified openings only with curbside pickup and delivery (no in-store shopping), as well as the associated logistics and manufacturing related to retail. It’s not clear if our county will be allowed to do anything beyond that on Friday. The START Guide phased reopening framework the County released on Friday represents what our County wants to do moving forward, but the State’s plan and actions supersede local desires. We will only be able to move into Phase 1 of our local START Guide when the Governor authorizes reopening and provides for local control.

Bound by the State’s rules, we expect the State will release more guidance on Thursday and an updated State Order on Friday. SLO County is collaborating with State partners and other counties to understand the State’s approach to reopening and to advocate on our county’s behalf. Several big points of divergence stand out between our desired START Guide approach and the State’s proposed approach. Namely faith-based services, salons, and gyms will not be allowed to reopen under the State’s plan as quickly as they would under the START Guide plan.

The County will continue to reconcile the START Guide with the State’s proposed plan and actions as more details become available.

To read about the Governor’s reopening announcement, click here.

To learn more about the California Recovery Roadmap, click here. To provide feedback, click here.

Paso Robles COVID-19 Resources

Veteran's Center COVID-19 Testing

The state public health office has set up a COVID-19 testing site at the Paso Robles Veteran's Center located at 240 Scott Street. The online registration link can be found on ReadySLO.org or you can register by phone at 888-634-1123 Monday - Friday. Insurance information will be collected when you register, but no co-pay is required. If you do not have insurance, the State of California will pay for your test.

Other North County testing sites (not free):

MedPost Urgent Care of Atascadero
7330 El Camino Real
(805) 703-2501
MedPost Urgent Care of Paso Robles
500 1st St.
(805) 226-4222

Food Distribution Resources

The City is tracking and sharing comprehensive lists of free meal and pantry services provided in the Paso Robles area. Pleases share this information with anyone who could benefit from it. Details

Child Care Resources

Childcare for Essential Workers
An interactive map of qualified licensed child care providers near you. Search by location, health and safety details, ages of children, capacity and hours of care. The tool is available in English and Spanish.

Emergency Childcare
Access County resources for childcare including available locations, temporary emergency sites and financial assistance.
Details

City Updates

City Council to Consider Waiving Penalties

City staff is requesting that City Council approve a waiver of penalties and interest for monthly water and sewer service along with a deferral of business license tax renewals and waiver of penalties and interest. The item is up for consideration at the May 5, 2020 City Council meeting. Read the staff report.

Be Well Paso!

This informational video describes how to access the community resources contained on the city’s new Be Well Paso website. The site includes links to important mental health and wellness resources, credible information sources and activities for toddlers to seniors as well as the Be Well Paso Weekly Challenge. We encourage you to visit this resource-rich site.

Wellness

Mental Health Hotline

SLO Hotline is a confidential mental health support, crisis and suicide prevention telephone line which also provides mental health resource information. We are here for you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Free of charge. Call any time. 800-783-0607.

Be Well Paso Weekly Challenge

The Be Well Paso Weekly Challenge is a tool to help Paso Robles residents stay healthy in body, mind and spirit. We hope that you’ll join us! Jump in and start whenever you’re ready.

If you’d like, please feel free to share your progress on your social media with #bewellpaso

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