St. Pete Chamber presents: Coronavirus Impact Insights. 6-5-20

On this episode, Hillary Van Dyke and Joshua Bean, co-founders of Green Book of Tampa Bay join Chris Steinocher, CEO of the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, and Joe Hamilton, publisher of the St. Pete Catalyst.

First, Steinocher explains the Phase Two reopening requirements. In Phase Two, crowds of 50 are allowed to gather, bars are allowed to open at 50 percent capacity, and restaurants and gyms can operate at full capacity. St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman has said he will not be limiting any of the reopening plans outlined in Governor Ron DeSantis’ order, and ended the temporary suspension of City-issued extended hours permits for the sale of alcohol.

While reopening continues, the number of new COVID-19 cases is continuing to rise, along with the percent of positive tests. June 3 brought 40 new cases, while June 4 brought 59 new cases and 4.5 percent positive tests for Pinellas County. Numbers released for June 5 show 81 new cases in Pinellas County.

Green Book of Tampa Bay is an online directory of black-owned businesses. Both educators, Van Dyke and Bean met while working at Azalea Middle School, a predominantly black school on the west side of St. Petersburg.

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