Cities Combine Resources To Create Coronavirus Response Unit

CLEARWATER, FL — On Monday, the cities of Clearwater, Largo and Safety Harbor put a specialized coronavirus response unit into service to answer calls from people with the coronavirus.

This three-person crew will respond to confirmed and potential coronavirus patients throughout the middle of Pinellas County. They will be in a rescue unit specially equipped to prevent cross-contamination of patients and crew, with much of the inside of the rear portion of the vehicle covered in plastic.

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The driver will remain with the vehicle and not interact with the patient to limit the number of employees coming into contact with the patient.

This is a joint effort to keep system units available and reduce exposure to large numbers of employees. All employees volunteered for the assignment and will work on a rotating schedule.

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