The Garland Health Department has received reports of 72 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Garland residents, as well as two deaths. The city will update our posted case numbers each afternoon after 2 p.m. Check the Dallas County website for county-wide updates.
You can subscribe to receive updates at GarlandTX.gov. If you have not yet set up an account, there is a “Create an Account” link at the very top of the page, above the navigation bar. Click that to create your account. Click on the green “Notify Me” button to get the subscription page.
You have several subscription options. The first section is Alerts. The second section is News Flash. COVID-19 Updates is the second option under News Flash.
Additional information is available on the Garland Health Department COVID Update page. The status of various municipal functions is updated on the City Service Updates page. A list of useful resources is available on the COVID Links page. Frequently asked questions specific to Garland are available on the COVID FAQs page.
During an April 2 Emergency Meeting of the Garland City Council, City Manager Bryan Bradford recommended additional changes to city operations and services through April 30 to further protect residents and employees from the spread of COVID-19. These changes were unanimously approved by the council and are summarized at GarlandTX.gov.
While most of the city’s facilities are now closed to the public, city departments can still be reached by phone or email. Visit the Staff Directory for contact information. Garland offers an information line, 972-205-3900, to help connect residents to health resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Call your primary care physician first for medical and testing advice.
Monitor GarlandTX.gov and the city’s social media pages for updates.
The information below should help residents avoid becoming victims of predators taking advantage of the COVID-19 health crisis.
