What’s closed, postponed or canceled in Frisco because of coronavirus, and other updates

The coronavirus pandemic has reached Frisco and is spreading across North Texas.

School districts have transitioned to online learning, sports leagues have been postponed and major events are being canceled.

Here’s information about the impact the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has had on Frisco.

three-year-old child upon his return. Three other children in the house did not test positive for the virus, and no one in the family has required hospitalization, according to the City of Frisco.

Fourth case: A 40-year-old woman tested positive and has self-quarantined. Authorities confirmed that she has not traveled out of state recently, but they have not confirmed whether her case is connected to any others in the area.

Collin County cases: The total has risen to seven, with one case reported in McKinney and two cases reported in Plano.

Closings across the city

• The City of Frisco announced Friday afternoon that it will temporarily close the Grove at Frisco Commons — the city’s senior recreation center — through April 13. Online classes and programs will be offered, and the facility’s meal program will continue for members in need. The city has additionally restricted business travel outside of Dallas-Fort Worth for its staff.
• The Frisco Public Library has canceled programs and events beginning Saturday but will continue to operate under normal hours.
• The Frisco Athletic Center will close its basketball gym and cancel classes and programs through April. 1. The fitness center will remain open during normal hours.
• Mayor Jeff Cheney has scheduled a virtual town hall Monday at 7 p.m. with Collin and Denton county health officials, including Frisco’s medical director, Dr. Mark Gamber. Join by calling 888-409-5380 or by watching on the city’s Facebook page.

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Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney has scheduled a virtual town hall to discuss coronavirus

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Education

• Frisco ISD announced Thursday that all in-person classes will be suspended and replaced with virtual instruction and other learning options from March 16-20.
• Superintendent Mike Waldrip later sent an email to FISD teachers and staff Thursday evening, letting them know they are required to report to work Monday so they can learn how to deliver instruction through eLearning.
• Collin College announced Thursday that it will extend spring break for its students.
• The University of North Texas has canceled in-person classes through March 23, which includes its Frisco locations.

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Despite a longer spring break for students, Frisco ISD staff still required to report to work Monday

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Event cancellations and postponements

Here are some canceled or postponed Frisco events that may have been on your calendar, and here’s a list of events across Dallas-Fort Worth.

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• The Frisco Roughriders’ season has been postponed indefinitely. A VIP tasting and batting practice event will be rescheduled, and the EGGstravaganza has been canceled. Both were scheduled for March 21.
• The FC Dallas season has been suspended through April 11.
• The University of Texas versus UT-Arlington baseball game, scheduled for March 18 at Dr Pepper Ballpark, has been postponed.
• The Frisco Greater Home and Garden Show, scheduled for March 20-22, has been canceled.
• Frisco’s Arts in the Square, scheduled for March 28, has been canceled.
• The Texas Pinball Festival, scheduled for March 27-29, has been canceled.

Church closures

• St. Francis of Assisi is suspending all Stations of the Cross, confessions and weekend and weekday Masses until further notice.
• First Baptist Church of Frisco will have one online-only service Sunday and has canceled all activities and events scheduled for next week. The staff will work from home.
• Fellowship Church – Frisco will have five online-only services Sunday morning and afternoon. 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 5 and 6:30 p.m.
• Elevate Life Church will be hosting two online-only services Sunday morning. 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
• Grace Church Frisco will host a service via Facebook live Sunday. 9 a.m.
• Gateway will air its weekend service online at 4 p.m. Saturday, which can be replayed any time after that on the website, Facebook page, YouTube, Gateway Church app and Gateway Church app for for smart TVs.
• Stonebriar Community Church will rebroadcast a past service on its website Sunday. 10:45 a.m.
• Hope Fellowship will have three online-services over the weekend. 5 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday.

Good news

The pandemic has not put any stress on the kind-hearted character of the Frisco community. Here are a few ways members have stepped up to help.

Two Chick-fil-A locations in Frisco have partnered with Lovepacs, a North Texas nonprofit located in several cities, to ensure students are being fed during their extra unplanned break.

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Frisco Chick-fil-A and local nonprofit accepting donations to feed students during extended break

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A Frisco resident has created a Facebook support group for individuals who are at risk of the virus. At-risk individuals, or any resident scared to go to a crowded place, can post their needs on the group’s page, and a volunteer will get what they need and deliver their items to them.

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Frisco resident starts Facebook group to help at-risk, scared residents amid coronavirus outbreak

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A Frisco-based technology group developed a disease-monitoring application for the New York State Department of Health — and other government organizations, airports and health officials — to track the outbreak in real-time and predict upcoming trends. MTX Group, Inc. donated its application, which has a value of $500,000, to all public schools and districts in the nation.