CLEARWATER â Pinellas County government announced on Tuesday morning it was rescinding its ordinance requiring facial coverings and other safety protocols related to COVID-19. The order that requires safety plans for large gatherings to be submitted to the county administrator also was rescinded. In addition, public hearings on extending the local state of emergency and a public hearing on the ordinance previously scheduled on May 11 have been canceled. The county says private businesses and organizations may still require that the public wear face coverings, practice social distancing or take other safety measures. In addition, the Pinellas County School Board will continue with its safety protocols including masking and social distancing until 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, the last day of the school year.