Pinellas County Coronavirus Cases Climb In One Day: Health Dept.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL —The confirmed number of coronavirus cases in Pinellas County has risen in the last 24 hours, as the Florida Department of Health reported Monday morning that 1,586 residents have tested positive and 52 non-residents have tested positive for a total of 1,638. Sunday's County numbers of positive cases was 1,533. A total of 95 deaths have occurred in Pinellas County from coronavirus.

More women have tested positive for coronavirus at 914, while 672 men have tested positive, according to the Florida Department of Health's website.

The website has broken down those who tested positive by race:

• White — 1,000
• Black — 330
• Other — 103
• Unknown — 145

The state has also seen an increase in confirmed cases since Sunday. The Florida Department of Health reported 64,904 confirmed cases as of Monday morning. Sunday's confirmed case count was 63,938.

Florida is now in Phase 2, which has lifted more restrictions on gyms, bars, restaurants, retail businesses, massage businesses, tattoo studios, tanning salons, movie theaters, bowling alleys and concert venues. Phase 2 began on June 5.

The Center for Disease Control advises doing the following to stop the spread of the virus:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If this is not available, use hand sanitizer that is at least 60 percent alcohol.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Keep 6 feet of space between people.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Wear cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, such as grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations.

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