Pinellas County Sheriff Tests Positive For Coronavirus

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Late Friday afternoon, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri tested positive for the coronavirus.

Gualtieri's symptoms are mild and began with a loss of taste and smell. He has no fever or respiratory issues. Gualtieri will follow direction provided by the Department of Health and remain home for 10 days.

He will continue to be in contact with sheriff's office command staff and will work remotely during the time he is out of the office.