SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif .– The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department has new guidelines for residents to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on Friday afternoon.
County Public Health has new guidelines for youth sports and activities, large gatherings, and the performing arts.
The new direction is to fight the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant.
The guidelines include the requirement for indoor masks in public places.
The guide also adds recommendations and best practices regarding face coverings, vaccination, COVID-19 testing, transport and hygiene.
In that order, anyone who does not follow these guidelines could be subject to a citation, abatement, or both.
The guidelines apply to school, public and private activities, as well as to activities outside of schools such as community leagues or classes, including the performing arts.
“These tips help clarify expectations for keeping our community, especially our youth, free from COVID-19. It also offers ways to go beyond the requirements and add extra layers of protection to make activities as safe as possible, ”said Dr Penny Borenstein, county health officer.
County public health says that despite the increase in the number of vaccinations, the county still experiences high levels of community transmission. They say most cases involve unvaccinated community members, but the proportion of breakthrough cases is increasing.
“Adhering to these requirements and best practices is critical to ensuring the safety and openness of our community during this outbreak,” said Dr Borenstein. “Vaccination continues to be our best way out of the pandemic. Until we get there, masking, testing, and other common sense precautions allow us to safely pursue the activities we love, like sports and the performing arts. ”
To read the full guide, Click here.
County continues to encourage residents to get COVID-19 vaccinations, schedule appointments Click here or dial 833-422-4255.
