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It could be attributed in part to the slowing of vaccinations and scaling back of mitigation efforts.
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Fish kills continue to pollute the waters around downtown St. Petersburg and smaller die-offs were reported in Pasco, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties.
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Tons of dead fish have washed ashore in the wake of Tropical Storm Elsa. On Sunday, Pinellas health officials recommended that anyone with respiratory problems consider avoiding county beaches.
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As coronavirus cases decline, Hillsborough County officials say the need and demand for the services has dropped.
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Officials cite a downward trend in the positivity rate and number of cases, as well as a decrease in demand for tests. Testing is still available at pharmacies and other providers.
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But no vote is imminent in Hillsborough County as some parents are demanding the face-mask policies end immediately.
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The county still has seen a 60% increase in the number of infections over the past month. New variants of the virus could be contributing to the spike.
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People refusing to cooperate with contact tracing; young, asymptomatic people not getting tested; and logistical challenges of tracking COVID-19 likely led to Super Bowl-linked cases being underreported.
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Health care workers, including administrative and reception staff, will be the only ones eligible for vaccinations at the Tampa site.
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The state said it will contact individuals who visit its vaccination sites about scheduling a second appointment, but they may have to wait.