The Pinellas County School Board meets Tuesday afternoon. In Pinellas, masks are recommended in schools, but not required.
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Hillsborough addition means Florida’s top three school districts now have mask mandates against Gov.’s wishes
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Hillsborough County School Board Wednesday voted to institute a 30-day mandatory mask policy. Board members voted 5-2 to institute the temporary mandate with an option for parents to opt-out, but only with a letter from a doctor. The rule goes into effect Thursday. LISTEN: Board members… Read more »
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Where to get tested for coronavirus in Tampa
Both PCR and rapid antigen tests are available at the City of Tampa’s drive-thru testing site at Al Barnes Park. No appointment is required.
Get vaccinated in St. Pete and get a month of free downtown parking
At the City of St. Petersburg’s vaccination event on Sunday, August 22, get vaxxed and get a month of free parking.
How to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Polk County, Florida
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County & Polk County Public Schools will host a COVID-19 vaccination event Tuesday.
Need to get tested for coronavirus? Here’s where you can
Information from the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County about getting tested for coronavirus.
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Pinellas parents rally for mandatory masks in schools as the delta variant continues to hospitalize children
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Parents and doctors rallied outside Pinellas County School’s district office today (Monday) to plead for mask mandates in schools. The call comes after the Friday release of new rules for mitigating COVID-19 in school sent mixed signals to parents and educators alike. Listen: Seventh-grader Liam Oliver wants… Read more »
Mask mandates OK in Florida schools with opt-out system, despite threats from governor
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Florida Department of Health released new rules for COVID-19 mitigation in schools Friday. The rules say school districts can mandate mask-wearing if they offer an opt-out program. The rules were announced exactly one week after Gov. Ron DeSantis threatened to withhold money from districts mandating masks…. Read more »
