Coronavirus updates: SLO County sees jump in COVID-19 cases, CAPSLO fundraiser canceled
San Luis Obispo County added nine coronavirus cases on Thursday — bringing the total number of local residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 since March to 288, according to ReadySLO.org.
Meanwhile, in Santa Barbara County, 17 cases were added Wednesday.
And as the pandemic continues, more Central Coast events have been canceled.
Here are you Thursday coronavirus updates:
SLO County adds 9 cases, the second highest case increase in one day
San Luis Obispo County reported nine new coronavirus cases on Thursday — bringing the total number of local residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 since March to 288, according to ReadySLO.org.
This is the second time in the past three days with a single-day increase of more than six cases. Thursday’s new case count tied as the second-highest single-day increase since the first coronavirus case was reported in San Luis Obispo County in mid-March.
Two of the new cases are in Paso Robles, four are in Nipomo, one is in San Luis Obispo, one is in Templeton and one is in an area with less than five cases.
Three of the newest patients are minors.
CAPSLO fundraiser canceled due to COVID-19
The 33rd Afternoon of Epicurean Delights, a fundraising event for CAPSLO, has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.
According to a news release, the event was set to take place at the Chapman Estate in Shell Beach on Sunday, June 7. Instead, the nonprofit will hold the first Annual Afternoon of Alternative Delights virtually on July 19.
Funds raised at the virtual event will support CAPSLO Health and Prevention programs, including preventive health screening for seniors and vulnerable adults, sexual health and wellness education in the schools, free laser removal of anti-social and gang related tattoos, and comprehensive reproductive health care, according to the release.
SLO County: Renters impacted by COVID-19 are protected
Even as the state progresses through its reopening plan, San Luis Obispo County said renters impacted by coronavirus and shelter-at-home orders are still protected.
According to the county, renters are protected from eviction until 90 days after the governor lifts the COVID-19 State of Emergency.
People unable to pay rent on time due to COVID-19 related issues should contact their landlords and discuss a repayment plan, the county news release said.
The San Luis Obispo County executive order that prohibited evictions due to the pandemic has expired. However, since then, courts have established rules to prevent evictions due to financial struggles related to COVID-19, county emergency eervices director and administrative officer Wade Horton said in the release.
Santa Barbara County adds 17 COVID-19 cases
Santa Barbara County reported 17 more cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, with 10 of those in Santa Maria.
Two other cases were in Orcutt, one in the unincorporated areas of Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama, and the city of Guadalupe, two in Santa Barbara, one in Goleta and one in the unincorporated area of the Goleta Valley.
Of the total 1,714 cases in the county, 29 people being treated in local hospitals as of Wednesday, including nine in intensive care units. Those numbers have remained relatively stable in recent weeks.
Of the county’s 735 “community cases,” 602 — about 82% — have fully recovered.
Pandemic grounds Central Coast Airfest at Santa Maria Public Airport
The third Central Coast Airfest has been canceled due to safety and community concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event had been scheduled for Oct. 17 and 18 at the Santa Maria Public Airport.
The event is a two-time first-place winner of the Pinnacle Platinum Award for best Small Civilian Air Show category by the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS).
Arroyo Grande high school celebrates graduating seniors
This has been an unusual year for almost all graduates across the country — including those at Lopez High School in Arroyo Grande.
On Wednesday, the school celebrated the achievements of its 63 graduating seniors with a drive-through ceremony at its campus.
Graduates bedecked in the school’s maroon robes waltzed across a stage set up in front of the stage while their families watched from cars..
Grover Beach requires all workers to wear face coverings
Grover Beach now requires all workers within the city to wear face coverings when in situations where maintaining six feet of social distance is not possible.
The ordinance went into effect Tuesday at 5 p.m.
In addition to requiring masks for workers, the ordinance also requires local businesses to post signage that recommends customers wear face coverings, though it does not require customers to do so.
Pismo Beach passed a similar ordinance on May 19.
SLO County residents create art during COVID-19
San Luis Obispo County’s shelter-at-home order led to a time of massive creativity for local residents.
More than 50 people submitted their shelter-at-home creations to The Tribune for a view-from-home art gallery.
The Tribune received paintings, chalk art, short stories, cooking shows and even a cat nest.
This story was originally published June 4, 2020 at 12:43 PM.
