New Free Mask Distribution Location Opens July 1 In Tarpon Springs

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Pinellas County is opening a new mask distribution location tomorrow, July 1, at the Tarpon Springs Public Library located at 138 East Lemon Street. On Wednesday and Thursday the library will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (the building will be closed from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for cleaning). The library will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the Independence Day holiday weekend. For more information call (727) 943-4922.

A limited supply of free face masks is available for residents who need them to stay safe now that there is a countywide ordinance requiring face coverings. The ordinance, which took effect on, June 24, requires all employees at public establishments and their customers to wear face coverings while indoors. It is part of the County efforts to slow the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the community.

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