Florida’s new COVID-19 case count continues to go down. The Department of Health reported 19,519 (2,788 a day) for the week of Oct. 8-15, compared to 25,792 (3,970 a day) for Oct. 1-7.

Florida Department of Health continues to report fewer new COVID-19 cases in its weekly reports. For Oct. 1-7, DOH reported only 25,792 new cases (3,970 a day) the smallest number in more than three months.

Florida Department of Health reported fewer new COVID-19 cases in its report for Sept. 24-30 with only 37,772 new cases (5,396 a day) the fewest in the past 12 weeks.

For the fourth week in a row, Florida Department of Health reported fewer new COVID-19 cases than the previous week. DOH reported 56,325 new cases (8,046 a day) for the week of Sept. 17-23 compared to 75,906 (10,843 a day) from Sept. 10-16.

The number of new cases of COVID-19 in Florida and the positivity rate continues to go down; however, reported deaths are increasing every week. And the transmission rate is still high.

For the second week in a row, Florida Department of Health reported fewer new COVID-19 cases; however, the opposite is true for deaths with an increase of nearly 2,500 for the week of Sept. 3-9.

Florida Department of Health reported fewer new COVID-19 cases for the week of Aug. 27-Sept. 2. Statewide, there were 129,240 new cases, or 18,463 a day, bringing the cumulative total since March 2020 to 3,308,916.

Florida Department of Health reported another increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases for the week of Aug. 20-26 with 151,749, or 21,678 a day, to bring the cumulative total since March 2020 to 3,179,714.

Florida Department of Health reported a slight decrease in the number of new COVID-19 cases reported during the week of Aug. 13-19 with 150,118 more, or 21,445 a day, to bring the cumulative total since March 2020 to 3,027,954.

LARGO — As the number of COVID-19 cases soar, the city of Largo is taking safety precautions for employees but won’t yet require masks at its facilities.

Florida Department of Health reported yet another week of record-breaking numbers of new COVID-19 numbers, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the state’s transmission rate remains high.

LARGO — Ambulance wait times are up. Hospitals are restricting visitation, and some are temporarily halting elective procedures. COVID-19 is having a negative effect on local hospitals.

Florida Department of Health continues to report record-breaking numbers of new COVID-19 cases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the state’s transmission rate remains high.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports an alarming uptick in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations nationwide, especially among young adults. Florida’s COVID-19 numbers are following the same trend and the transmission rate is high.

Florida’s COVID-19 case numbers are climbing, as are new case positivity rates. For the week of July 16-22, Florida Department of Health added 73,199 more cases to the tally, upping the state’s cumulative total since March to 2,479,975.

Florida made the national news July 16 when a White House official said nearly 20% of new COVID-19 cases were occurring in Florida.

The positivity rate for new cases of COVID-19 in Florida continues to climb. The state Department of Health reported a new case positivity rate statewide for COVID-19 of 7.8% for the week of July 2-8 compared to 5.2% for the week of June 25-July 1.

The positivity rate for new cases of COVID-19 in Florida is continuing to increase. The state Department of Health reported a new case positivity rate statewide for COVID-19 of 5.2% for the week of June 25-July 1 compared to 3.8% for the week of June 18-24.

The positivity rate for new cases of COVID-19 in Florida seems to be increasing. The state Department of Health reported a new case positivity rate statewide for COVID-19 of 3.8% for the week of June 18-24 compared to 3.3% for June 11-17 and 3.4% the week previous.

Florida Department of Health reported 10,629 new COVID-19 cases statewide during the week of June 11-17, bringing the cumulative total since March 2020 to 2,310,881. Forty-three more people died, upping the death toll to 37,555.

Florida Department of Health reported 12,157 new COVID-19 cases statewide during the week of June 4-10, bringing the cumulative total since March 2020 to 2,300,786. Forty more people died, upping the death toll to 37,265.

Florida Department of Health has ended its daily reports of COVID-19 activity and has shuttered its dashboard that had provided a visual account of cases, deaths, testing and other information since March 2020.

From May 24-27, Florida Department of Health reported 212 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths in Pinellas County. The case count grew to 81,289 and the death toll increased to 1,667.

Florida Department of Health continues to report declining numbers of new COVID-19 cases and deaths in Pinellas County. For the week of May 17-23, only 474 cases were added to the tally, bringing the count to 81,077. Seven more died, upping the death toll to 1,656.

Florida Department of Health reported yet another week with decreasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Pinellas County. From May 10-16, DOH reported 656 new cases, bringing the count to 80,603. Sixteen more people died, upping the death toll to 1,649.

The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County is scheduling appointments for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12-15, as well as those 16 and up.

For the third consecutive week, Florida Department of Health reported fewer COVID-19 cases in Pinellas County. From May 3-9, 801 new cases were reported, bringing the total to 79,947. Twenty people died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 1,633.

CLEARWATER — Pinellas County government announced on Tuesday morning it was rescinding its ordinance requiring facial coverings and other safety protocols related to COVID-19.

New guidance on the best use of facial coverings to combat the COVID-19 pandemic has been released recently, and they may leave some people uncertain about what they should do.

For the second consecutive week, Florida Department of Health reported fewer COVID-19 cases in Pinellas County. From April 26-May 2, 1,062 cases were reported, bringing the total to 79,146. The same as last week, 17 people died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 1,613.

ST. PETERSBURG — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Monday morning that suspends all remaining local restrictions connected to the COVID-19 pandemic

After weeks of increases, Florida Department of Health reported a decline in COVID-19 cases in Pinellas last week. From April 19-25, 1,292 cases were reported, bringing the total to 78,084. Seventeen people died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 1,596.

For the fourth consecutive week, Department of Health reported an increase in COVID-19 cases in Pinellas County. During the week of April 12-18, 1,684 new cases were reported, bringing the total to 76,792. Fourteen people died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 1,579.

LARGO — Pinellas County commissioners voted unanimously April 13 to schedule a public hearing on an ordinance requiring that face coverings be worn inside indoor public places and other restrictions intended to slow community spread of COVID-19.

For the third consecutive week, COVID-19 cases increased in Pinellas County. Florida Department of Health reported 1,679 new cases and five more deaths during the week of April 5-11, bringing the case count to 75,108 and the death toll to 1,565.

LARGO — Pinellas County Administrator Barry Burton has extended the local state of emergency for COVID-19 through April 16. The extension continues the ordinance requiring face coverings be worn indoors in public places.

For the second week, Florida Department of Health reported an increase in COVID-19 cases compared to the previous week in Pinellas County. From March 29-April 4, DOH reported 1,590 new cases, bringing the total to 73,429. Six more people died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death to…

Starting Monday, April 5, most everyone in Pinellas County and the state of Florida will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

After four weeks of falling numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths, the downtrend came to a halt the week of March 22-28. Florida Department of Health reported 1,457 more cases than the prior week, bringing the count to 71,839. Twenty-eight more people died, upping the death toll to 1,554.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that beginning Monday, March 29, Floridians age 40 and up will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

For the fourth week in a row, Florida Department of Health reported fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths in Pinellas County. From March 15-21, DOH added 1,190 cases and 16 deaths. Cases total 70,382 and the death toll is up to 1,526.

Gov. Ron DeSantis released a new executive order March 19 that adds all persons ages 50 and older to the list of those eligible to get a vaccination starting on Monday, March 22.

The site will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and no appointment is necessary.

For the third consecutive week, Florida Department of Health reported fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths in Pinellas County. From March 8-14, 1,231 cases were added to the count, bringing the tally to 69,192. Twenty-nine died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 1,510.