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Pinellas County Extends State Of Local Emergency Through March 12
County and public health officials continue to closely monitor the 7-day rolling averages for new COVID-19 cases, positivity rates and more.
March 3, 2021
Pinellas County has extended its State of Local Emergency for COVID-19 through March 12. The extension was issued Wednesday by County Administrator Barry A. Burton by delegated authority from the Board of County Commissioners. It keeps in effect a County ordinance requiring face coverings within public places, and restaurants and bars to serve only patrons who are seated.
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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 capacity. For comprehensive information about COVID-19 in Pinellas County, including testing locations and vaccination information, visit https://covid19.pinellascounty.org/.
This press release was produced by the Pinellas County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.