Politics & Government
Masks, Other COVID-19 Restrictions Removed At County Properties
Social distancing, temperature checks, masks, other COVID-19-related restrictions are a thing of the past at Manatee County properties.
MANATEE COUNTY, FL — Visitors to Manatee County-owned properties no longer need to wear masks, have their temperatures checked or observe social distancing practices, according to a news release from the county.
The change comes after Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday to remove all COVID-19 related restrictions at county buildings and properties.
Before commissioners made their decision, Dr. Jennifer Bencie, the county’s health officer for the Florida Department of Health, told them that 52 percent of eligible county residents 16 and older have been vaccinated.
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Commissioners also learned that the Florida Division of Emergency Management plans to close the COVID-19 testing site at the Bradenton Area Convention Center after Saturday, the county said.
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A state-run testing site at the Sarasota Kennel Club will also close Saturday. All other state-run testing sites throughout Florida will be closed by May 28.
For more information on coronavirus vaccines in Florida, see the Florida Patch COVID-19 vaccination page.
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