Pinellas County Extends Coronavirus State Of Local Emergency Through Nov. 6

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Pinellas County has extended its State of Local Emergency for COVID-19 through Nov. 6. 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 seven-day rolling averages for new COVID-19 cases, percentage of positive tests, hospitalizations and hospital bed capacity.

The emergency declaration must be extended every seven days to remain in effect.

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