Florida Department of Health reported only 40 new COVID-19 cases in Pinellas on Sept. 27, but it was enough to push the total to 22,004. For the first time this week, no deaths were reported. The toll stands at 744.

Pinellas County’s COVID-19 case count was up to 21,964 on Sept. 26 with Florida Department of Health adding 119 more to the total. Two more residents have died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 744.

Florida’s restaurants are the biggest beneficiary of the new order that allows them to open at full capacity. In addition, DeSantis will be issuing an executive order that requires local governments to allow restaurants to operate at a minimum of 50% capacity. Restrictions that reduce operating capacity below 100% must be justified.

Florida Department of Health reported 80 new COVID-19 cases in Pinellas on Sept. 25, bringing the count to 21,845. Three more residents have died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 742.

Plato Academy Palm Harbor, a charter school, has reopened after a brief shutdown after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

Since Sept. 21, 267 new cases have been reported and 18 deaths.

Pinellas County’s COVID-19 case count grew by 81 on Sept. 23, bringing the total to 21,701. Florida Department of Health also reported that seven more residents have died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 736.

CLEARWATER — Pinellas County’s local state of emergency and an ordinance requiring face coverings in indoor places will remain in effect until Friday, Oct. 2.

Florida Department of Health reported 59 new COVID-19 cases in Pinellas County on Sept. 22, bringing the count to 21,620. One more resident has died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 729.

Pinellas County’s COVID-19 case count continues its steady upward pace. Florida Department of Health reported 63 more on Sept. 21, bringing the count to 21,561. Seven more residents have died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 728.

Pinellas County’s COVID-19 case count is on the rise. Florida Department of Health reported 58 more on Sept. 20, bringing the count to 21,498. The death toll stands at 721.

Florida Department of Health continues to report an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Pinellas County, adding 81 more on Sept. 19 to bring the count to 21,440. One more resident has died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 721.

For the second consecutive day, Florida Department of Health reported more than 100 new COVID-19 cases in Pinellas County, adding 105 on Sept. 18 to bring the count to 21,359. Five more residents have died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 720.

For the first time since Sept. 11, Florida Department of Health reported more than 100 new COVID-19 cases in Pinellas County, adding 102 on Sept. 17 to bring the count to 21,254. One more resident has died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 715.

CLEARWATER — After listening to about three hours of public comment for and against the local state of emergency and an ordinance requiring facial coverings in indoor places, Pinellas County commissioners unanimously approved extending orders they say protect the public’s health until Sept. 25.

Florida Department of Health added 71 new COVID-19 cases to Pinellas County’s total on Sept. 16, bringing the count to 21,152. Four more residents have died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 714.

Florida Department of Health reported 93 new COVID-19 cases in Pinellas County on Sept. 15, bringing the count to 21,081. Nine more residents have died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 710.

Pinellas County’s COVID-19 case count climbed to 20,988 on Sept. 14 with Florida Department of Health adding 66 more to the total. The death toll stands at 701.

The state of Florida has decided to allow bars and other vendors that sell alcoholic beverages to reopen for on-premises consumption beginning Monday, Sept. 14.

Florida Department of Health reported 50 new cases of COVID-19 in Pinellas on Sept. 13, bringing the count to 20,922. The death toll stands at 701.

Florida Department of Health reported 77 new cases of COVID-19 in Pinellas on Sept. 12, bringing the count to 20,872. Three more residents have died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 701.

For the first time in nearly three weeks, Florida Department of Health reported more than 100 new cases of COVID-19 in Pinellas on Sept. 11. The count grew by 140 to total, 20,795. One more resident has died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 698.

CLEARWATER — Despite an organized effort on Sept. 10 by about 20 members of the public opposed to Pinellas County’s ordinance that requires wearing of facial coverings in indoor places, commissioners unanimously approved extending the local state of emergency until Sept. 18.

LARGO — Nearing the end to the third week of school, more than 50 Pinellas County Schools students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19.

Pinellas County’s COVID-19 case count climbed to 20,655 with Florida Department of Health adding 67 more on Sept. 10. Four more residents have died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 697.

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater has launched a new “Rise to Shine” marketing campaign that focuses on visiting Pinellas County safety and responsibly.

Florida Department of Health reported on Sept. 9 that 15 more Pinellas County residents have died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 693. Another 62 COVID-19 cases were added to the tally, bringing the count to 20,588.

Florida Department of Health added 52 new COVID-19 cases to Pinellas County's count on Tuesday, bringing the total to 20,526. Five more residents have died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 678.

Florida Department of Health added 70 new COVID-19 cases in Pinellas on Sunday and 49 on Monday, bringing the count to 20,474. Two more residents have died due to the novel coronavirus. DOH reported one new death on Sept. 6 and one on Sept. 7, upping the death toll to 673.

The number of new COVID-19 cases in Pinellas County continues to climb with Florida Department of Health adding 96 more on Saturday to bring the count to 20,355. Two more residents have died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 671.

Florida Department of Health reported 82 new COVID-19 cases in Pinellas County on Friday, bringing the count to 20,259. The death toll stands at 669.

Florida Department of Health reported 97 new COVID-19 cases in Pinellas County on Thursday, bringing the count to 20,177. Four more residents have died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 669.

Pinellas County Schools announced Thursday that four students tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, and that students in 14 classrooms and one bus have been quarantined.

CLEARWATER — After listening to public comments for and against extending the local state of emergency and mandatory wearing of facial coverings during a Sept. 3 work session, the Pinellas County Commission agreed unanimously to extend both until Sept. 11.

Since March, outside visitation has been prohibited at Florida’s long-term care facilities. But as of Sept. 1, visitation is now allowed at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult family-care home, adult group homes and other facilities with some restrictions.

Florida Department of Health reported 54 new COVID-19 cases in Pinellas County on Wednesday, bringing the count to 20,080. Two more residents have died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 665.

COVID-19 cases in Pinellas County climbed to 20,026 on Tuesday with Florida Department of Health adding 97 more. In addition, five more residents have died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 663.

Florida Department of Health reported 75 new COVID-19 cases in Pinellas County on Sunday and 41 on Monday, bringing the count to 19,929. No deaths were reported on Aug. 30 but DOH announced on Aug. 31 that eight more residents had died due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 658.

State Rep. Chris Latvala has tested positive for COVID-19.

Pinellas County’s COVID-19 case count climbed to 19,813 on Saturday with Florida Department of Health adding 73 more to the count. Five new deaths were reported due to the novel coronavirus, upping the death toll to 650.

"The stress levels of our teachers is out of this world," Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association President Nancy Velardi said. Pinellas County Schools spokeswoman says district is not considering closing traditional classrooms and going to a fully virtual platform.