Pinellas County Extends Coronavirus State Of Local Emergency Through April 2

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Pinellas County has extended its State of Local Emergency for COVID-19 through April 2. The extension was issued Wednesday by County Administrator Barry A. Burton by delegated authority from the Board of County Commissioners and keeps in effect a County ordinance requiring face coverings within public places, and restaurants and bars to serve only patrons who are seated.

County and 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 availability. For comprehensive information about COVID-19 in Pinellas County, visit https://covid19.pinellascounty.org/.

Vaccine availability

COVID-19 vaccinations are available for anyone age 40 or older, per the latest executive order from the governor, and may be booked online at www.PatientPortalFL.com. Those 40 and older, along with health care workers and medically vulnerable people with a doctor’s form, can create an account online or by calling 844-770-8548. As of Wednesday, plenty of appointments were available for next week.

Eligible groups may also check for vaccine availability at local pharmacies, including Publix, Walmart, Sam’s Club and CVS, or they may visit walk-up sites in Palm Harbor and Tampa. Identification and proof of eligibility are required at all locations. For the latest information about vaccinations in Pinellas County, visit https://covid19.pinellascounty.org/vaccines/.

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