Pinellas County Extends Coronavirus State Of Emergency Through Oct. 23

From the Pinellas County Government:

October 14, 2020

Pinellas County on Wednesday extended its State of Local Emergency for COVID-19 through Oct. 23. 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 are closely monitoring a recent increase in the 7-day rolling averages for new COVID-19 cases and percentage of positive tests.

“We encourage residents to continue to protect themselves from COVID-19 by wearing their face coverings, practicing social distancing when possible, washing hands often, cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, and following up with their primary care provider for routine checkups,” said Florida Department of Health in Pinellas Director Dr. Ulyee Choe.

The Board will discuss the State of Local Emergency at its next regular virtual meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m.

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