County Extends State Of Local Emergency Through Dec. 4

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Pinellas County on Tuesday extended its State of Local Emergency for COVID-19 through Dec. 4. The extension was issued by County Administrator Barry A. Burton by delegated authority from the Board of County Commissioners.

The extension keeps in effect a County ordinance requiring face coverings within public places and restaurants and bars to serve only patrons who are seated. 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 capacity.

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