Pinellas extends local state of emergency
May 14, 2020 - The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners have extended the county's local state of emergency to 3 p.m. on May 22. The resolution allows the county to enforce social distancing on the beach and at pools, as well as keep playgrounds closed, County Administrator Barry Burton said. Commissioners approved the resolution unanimously after getting reports on Covid-19 cases in Pinellas County, including at long-term care facilities; beach crowd control; and testing sites. Burton said Pinellas County plans new dashboard that will provide daily updates on Covid-19 testing.