Coronavirus (COVID-19) for County Employees

Pinellas County Human Resources continues to monitor the situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), work closely with County agencies to remain prepared and ensure employees are informed.

All documents in PDF format.

News & Updates

• Booster Shots - Learn who is eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot.
• Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests - Get free COVID-19 at-home rapid antigen testing kits from local pharmacies, the U.S. Post Office or Express Scripts.
• Isolation and Quarantine Period - The CDC updated and shortened the recommended isolation and quarantine period.
• Testing Sites - Additional testing sites are open.
• Vaccination - Vaccines and booster shots are available for free.

Quick Links

• Important Information
• Vaccines
• Testing
• Face Covering/Masks
• Resume Office Operations
• COVID-19 Information (CDC/DOH)
• Supervisors
• Stress Busters and Well-being
• Financial
• Learning
• Parenting
• Working Remotely from Home

Important Information

• Pinellas County COVID-19 Information
• FAQs for Employees (revised 2/15/22)
• Anti-Discrimination Update

Vaccines

• Pinellas County Vaccine Information
• COVID-19 Vaccine (CDC)
• COVID-19 Vaccines in Florida (DOH)

Testing

Cigna covers COVID-19 testing in full at no cost to you, provided the test is ordered by a doctor or health care professional and FDA-approved (more info). If you have taken a COVID-19 test due to exposure or symptoms, stay at home until you have the results.

• Pinellas County Testing Sites
• COVID-19 Test Types (DOH)
• Introduction to COVID-19 Tests (FDA 3-minute video)
• Testing for COVID-19 (CDC)
• Testing Basics & Explanation (FDA)

Face Covering/Masks

Employees are expected to follow CDC guidelines for pandemic safety. The CDC recommends (not required) that all individuals — including those who are fully vaccinated — wear a face covering in public indoor settings in areas of high transmission.

• Wearing Masks (CDC)
• How to Wear Masks (CDC)
• Free Face Masks

Resume Office Operations

• Resuming Business Toolkit (CDC)
• COVID-19 Guidance on Social Distancing at Work (OSHA)
• Social Distancing Guidelines at Work (SHRM)
• Reopening Guidance for Cleaning Workplaces (CDC)
• Guidance on Preparing Workplaces (OSHA)

COVID-19 Information

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • COVID-19 Homepage
  • Recent Recommendations

• Florida Department of Health
  • Call Center (866) 779-6121 available 24/7, email
  • COVID-19 Homepage

Supervisors

• Supervisor Toolkit (updated 2/15/22)

Stress Busters and Well-being

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Get 24/7 emotional support for you and your family. Call Cigna at (800) 862-3557, option 4.
• Daily Well-being Checklist
• 6 Unexpected Ways to Feel Connected in a Quarantine
• Coping with the Fear of Coronavirus
• Stress Management Podcasts

Financial

• Coronavirus Related Fraud Schemes
• Avoid COVID-19 Related Scams
• Unemployment Benefits
• Disaster Unemployment Assistance
• Protect Yourself Financially
• Protect Your Credit
• Deal with Debt
• 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares

Learning

• ULearnIT - Online learning portal for permanent Pinellas County employees. Log in to ULearnIT and select Leading in a Crisis from the Quick Links or type Crisis in the search box.
• Microsoft Office and Windows 10 Resources - Access reference guides for Microsoft Office programs including Teams.

Parenting

• Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs in Emergencies
• Bullying Prevention Resources
• Mid-Week Mental Health Boost for Parents
• Meals on Wheels 4 Kids

Working Remotely from Home

• BTS Remote Work Guidance login to SharePoint required
• How to Avoid Work-from-Home Anxiety and Stress
• 10 Tips for Working Effectively at Home
• Well-being Ideas for Remote Employees

Updated 3/30/22

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