County Extends State Of Local Emergency To April 30

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Pinellas County has extended its State of Local Emergency for COVID-19 through April 30. The extension was issued Wednesday by County Administrator Barry A. Burton by delegated authority from the Board of County Commissioners.

The declaration retains the County’s eligibility for FEMA reimbursements for COVID-related expenses. It also keeps in effect a County ordinance requiring face coverings within public places, and restaurants and bars to serve only patrons who are seated. The Board will consider repealing or amending the ordinance during its May 11 hybrid in-person and virtual meeting. Residents have multiple options for offering public comment.

County and public health officials continue to closely monitor the 7-day rolling averages for new COVID-19 cases, percentage of positive tests, hospitalizations, and hospital bed availability. For comprehensive information about COVID-19 in Pinellas County, visit https://covid19.pinellascounty.org/.

Vaccine availability

COVID-19 vaccinations are available for full- or part-time Florida residents age 16 and older and may be booked online at www.PatientPortalFL.com or through a participating pharmacy. Hundreds of millions of people have received the approved vaccines, and they have proven highly effective at preventing life-threatening illness. Complete vaccine information is available at https://covid19.pinellascounty.org/.

This press release was produced by the Pinellas County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.