As of 2 p.m. May 8, the Garland Health Department (GHD) is reporting 466 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Garland residents, as well as 13 deaths (see statistics on the Disease Information page):
So far, 253 Garland cases have recovered, meaning at least seven days have passed since symptom onset and the patient has been fever free with respiratory symptom improvement for 72 hours without medication. The City will update our posted case numbers each afternoon after 2 p.m. Check the Dallas County website for county-wide updates.
Other updates:
Additional testing locations are available in Garland. Check the COVID-19 Facts & Resources page for details.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Strike Force to Open Texas has created a set of guidelines for reopening business as the COVID-19 situation progresses. The plan includes guidance for individuals, business, customers and more.
Learn more about the steps the City is taking to follow state guidelines in phased reopening.