The COVID-19 death toll in Pinellas County is now at four after the Florida Department of Health released new data Saturday morning. The new deaths include an 83-year-old woman, a 64-year-old man and a 52-year-old man. Mayor Rick Kriseman tweeted Saturday that realtor Bob Barnum was among those who have died. “COVID-19 hitting closer and closer to home. BobContinue Reading
Florida state health officials reported 17 additional deaths in people who tested positive for COVID-19 Friday in Broward, Dade, Hillsborough, Lee, Orange, Palm Beach, St. Johns and St. Lucie counties. This brings the death total in the state to 46: Broward (10), Citrus (1), Clay (4), Dade (2), Duval (3),Continue Reading
Hillsborough County Emergency Management announced today they have secured 1,000 additional testing collection kits from the State of Florida in anticipation of re-launching its COVID-19 community collection testing site at Raymond James Stadium. Officials are still working to secure the needed personal protective equipment that is required by the medicalContinue Reading
Hillsborough County issued a Safer-at-Home Order to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19. This applies to all residents within Hillsborough County including the cities of Plant City, Tampa,and Temple Terrace, effective as of 10:00 p.m. on March 27, 2020. Residents do not require a pass or a letter toContinue Reading
On March 25, a 69-year-old Hillsborough County resident diagnosed with COVID-19 passed away at home. This is the first person to die in the county while diagnosed with COVID-19. To date, the county has seen 151 cases, the fourth most in the state, including 17 hospitalizations. Statewide, the Florida DepartmentContinue Reading
On Thursday, officials with Tampa General Hospital (TGH) reported four employees tested positive for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. A statement from TGH said the team members were exposed to COVID-19 either through community spread or travel — and because the employees are members of the community, they are “no exception.”Continue Reading
The Florida Department of Health reported three additional coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 fatalities today with deaths being reported in St. Johns, Pinellas and Lee counties. This brings the total deaths to 20 to date. Officials are reporting 1,467 total COVID-19 cases–1,379 in Florida residents and 88 cases in non-Florida residents.Continue Reading
Florida state health officials reported three people have died who tested positive for COVID-19 in Clay, Duval and Palm Beach counties. This brings the state’s total to 17. As of 6 p.m. Monday, there are 1,227 total Florida cases–1147 in Florida residents and 80 in non-Florida residents, health officials report.Continue Reading
The Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group (EPG) Monday voted to move forward with plans to stand up a large-scale, COVID-19 coronavirus testing collection site at Raymond James Stadium. The site may open Wednesday if – and only if – the County has received from state government the necessary face masks,Continue Reading
Florida state health officials reported more than 150 additional coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 cases this morning reporting a new total of 1171 cases– 1096 confirmed cases in Florida residents and 75 cases in Non-Florida residents. The COVID-19 death toll has risen to 14. Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Hillsborough countiesContinue Reading
Florida state health officials reported this evening that the coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 case count has eclipsed the 1,000 mark. According to the latest published data, Florida has reported 1,007 total cases through Mar. 22–937 cases in residents and 70 in non-Florida residents. The total positives are out ofContinue Reading
Florida’s three United States Attorneys today joined with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to warn scam artists that they will vigorously pursue anyone trying to capitalize on the coronavirus pandemic by cheating Florida consumers, especially the state’s vulnerable elders. The federal law enforcement team is now actively collaborating and cooperatingContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) has reported 47 positive COVID-19 cases to date in Hillsborough County, Florida. 45 of the cases were in Florida residents, while two were non-Florida residents. Statewide, health officials have reported 763 total Florida cases– 706 positive cases in Florida residents and 57 positive cases inContinue Reading
Hillsborough County government announces additional facility closures and service adjustments as mitigation efforts continue in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus. New Information All Hillsborough County Conservation Parks (and facilities contained therein) will be closed until further notice beginning this evening at 8 p.m. This includes the Upper Tampa Bay TrailContinue Reading
In a follow-up on a report yesterday concerning a COVID-19 death in Pasco County, the Florida Department of Health released a corrected news release yesterday evening stating: This release indicated that a person died in Pasco County who previously tested positive for COVID-19. This was reported in error, there wereContinue Reading
*CORRECTION: DOH report of Pasco County COVID-19 death in error The Florida Department of Health, in a COVID-19 update this evening reported 43 additional positive cases (36 Florida residents and 7 non-Florida residents), bringing the state total to 563. An additional death was reported in Pasco County, the 11th inContinue Reading
Effective immediately, the Franciscan Center is suspending all retreats and events, and temporarily closing the facility, through April 30. The Center considers the health and safety of its patrons, guests, staff, and visitors to be its top priority; everyone must do their part to contain the spread of COVID-19. TheContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health reported this evening that the coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 case tally in the state has risen to 432. This is up by 42 cases since the last update. There are currently 393 positive cases in Florida residents and 39 positive cases in non-Florida residents. HealthContinue Reading
County Administrator Mike Merrill issued a new Administrator Order Updating COVID-19 Limitations for Establishments & Gatherings this evening. The new order provides for the County to comply with the Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of Florida, which includes Executive Order 20-68 issued earlier today. Hillsborough County’s Administrator Order also seeksContinue Reading
~Offices will close effective Thursday, March 19, 2020~ In an effort to keep the staff healthy and safe from the coronavirus outbreak, CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) will temporarily close all offices to the public. The closings will take effect Thursday, March 19th and remain in effect until Sunday, April 19,Continue Reading
Additional Resources Are Being Deployed to Broward County and High-Impact Areas Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that at the Governor’s direction, FDEM Director Jared Moskowitz is ordering additional supplies and personal protective equipment in an effort to mitigate and contain the spread of COVID-19 in theContinue Reading
