Health & Fitness
Pinellas County Extends State Of Local Emergency Through Feb. 12
As of Wednesday, the county has has had 58,838 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 1,307 deaths.
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Pinellas County has extended its State of Local Emergency for COVID-19 through Feb. 12. 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. As of Wednesday, Pinellas County has had 58,838 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 1,307 deaths.
For comprehensive information about COVID-19 in Pinellas County, including testing locations and vaccination information, visit https://covid19.pinellascounty.org/.
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The next regular meeting of the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public are reminded that if they wish to comment virtually via Zoom or phone, they must preregister by 5 p.m. the day before the meeting at PinellasCounty.org/comment. Those attending in person and wishing to offer comment are encouraged, but not required, to preregister.
This press release was produced by the Pinellas County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.