Health/Safety
COVID-19 update as of Feb. 25
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...
February: Children’s dental health month
Cavities are one of the most common chronic health problems of children in the United States. Children who have poor dental health often miss more school than children who do not. Additionally, poor oral health leads to various other problems. Your child's chance of...
City schedules next vaccine event
Garland Public Health has another shipment of 1,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine and will administer those Thursday, Jan. 28, at Homer B. Johnson Stadium to persons atop its waitlist. The event will utilize the same drive-thru format as last week’s event. The event is by...
Vaccine event scheduled
Along with the confusion about the COVID-19 vaccine, there are many questions and widespread frustration about when and how vaccines will be given. Additionally, news of what many believe is unfair distribution has also surfaced. District 2 Garland City Council Member...
Carter Bloodcare takes plasma donations
According to Carter Blood Care, plasma from recently recovered COVID-19 patients can provide hope to patients who are hospitalized with COVID-19. The plasma from recovered patients is called convalescent plasma and it is being transfused to treat COVID-19. The...
COVID-19 vaccine process begins
According to a video produced by the city of Garland, the process of distributing COVID-19 vaccinations to the first group of recipients began Tuesday, Dec. 29. Included in this group were front-line health care workers that work for the cities of Garland, Rowlett and...
Vaccine delivery begins
The city of Garland’s Director of Health, Jason Chessher, said in a recent Facebook Live broadcast that the city will receive 900 doses of the Moderna Coronavirus vaccine during the week of Christmas. He said that health care workers such as hospital staff, long-term...
Health inspections: Dec. 14-20
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below a score of 60 from the...
Health Dept. inspections: Nov. 9 – Dec. 11
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below a score of 60 from the...
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