The number of COVID-19 cases in Garland is 26,147 as of Feb. 25. There are 842 active cases and 25,058 patients have recovered. The number of deaths is 247.
Total COVID-19 cases in Dallas County is 279,108 – 244,335 confirmed and 34,773 probable. There have been 2,923 deaths.
The number of cases in Texas is 2,621,181, which includes 2,269,871 confirmed and 351,310 probable. There have been 42,285 deaths.
There have been 28,326,660 cases in the United States with 507,000 deaths
In a recent press release, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said that case numbers being reported now are “artificially low” because testing sites were closed during last week’s winter storm. The numbers will begin to be more accurate in the next few days.
Vaccines
Additionally, as of Feb. 25, the Garland Health Department has received 6,500 first dose vaccines and 6,013 have been administered. GHD has received 3,000 second dose vaccines. They have administered 2,617 of those. The number of people who have registered for the vaccine is 94,436. All vaccines received by GHD so far have been the Moderna brand.
The city asks for the patience of the residents awaiting vaccinations on their website,
“While each of us awaits our vaccines, please remain patient. It is critical that everyone continue to practice personal protective measures to prevent disease spread until vaccines are widely distributed throughout our nation.”
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins explained a partnership that will help get vaccines to people faster. The county has begun a federal partnership with the Biden Administration, FEMA and the Department of Defense. As a result of this partnership, Pfizer vaccines will be given to invited underserved people at the Fair Park hub. These vaccines are by appointment only.
In addition, Jenkins’ press release gave the number of children that have had the virus.
“A total of 466 children in Dallas County under 18 years of age have been hospitalized since the beginning of the pandemic, including 37 patients diagnosed with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children (MIS-C). Over 80% of reported MIS-C cases in Dallas have occurred in children who are Hispanic or Latino or Black.”
Four cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 have been identified in residents of Dallas County who did not recently travel outside the US.