In a 5-2 vote, council members decided to take the next steps for a temporary curfew. The curfew is in response to recent violence, including a deadly mass shooting in Ybor City.
Pinellas rescinds mask mandate after DeSantisâ executive order
Gov. Ron DeSantisâ executive order on Monday also invalidated the countyâs state of emergency and its requirement for safety plans for large events.
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Lydia Martinez, 10, poses with her mask at the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City on Thursday, March 4, 2021. [ IVY CEBALLO | Times ]
Updated May 4
Pinellas County on Tuesday announced the removal of three initiatives enacted during the pandemic, including its mask ordinance, one day after Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order that immediately lifted local governmentsâ COVID-19 restrictions.
County officials rescinded the mask ordinance adopted on June 23, which required face coverings in most indoor public places except while eating and drinking. The ordinance also required social distancing, groups no larger than 10 and for customers to be seated in order to be served.