Richardson officials have recognized Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive orders. An announcement on the city’s website notes several key points in the orders, including:

• The May 8 reopening of barbershops, tanning salons and nail salons statewide. Occupancy is limited to 25 percent and waiting customers must practice social distancing. Employees and customers are encouraged, but not required, to wear masks..
• Indoor swimming pools may reopen at no more than 25 percent of the capacity of the facility. Outdoor pools may reopen and have no more than 25 percent of the normal operating limits as determined by the pool operator.
• Gyms may reopen beginning May 18 under the 25 percent occupancy rule. Additionally, equipment must be disinfected after each use. and disinfect equipment after each use. Additionally, people who are working out must wear gloves and practice social distancing. Shower and locker room facilities at gyms will not be allowed to reopen at this time.
• Opening timetables for other businesses are under review by the state.

The entire state report is available here.

“We are taking steps to ensure we continue to responsibly approach this situation in a way that is consistent with the CDC, North Texas region and neighboring cities,” Mayor Paul Voelker has said. “The parameters of these safety precautions follow the advice of health professionals at all levels of government and I ask for everyone’s continued understanding and patience as we join the North Texas community in fighting the spread of this disease.”

Schools in Richardson ISD and across the state will remain closed for the rest of the academic year, Gov. Greg Abbott said on April 17.

Coronavirus cases

Dallas County’s case counts for the city are updated Tuesday and Friday, and Collin County’s are updated daily.

Social distancing

Under the state orders, businesses that are allowed to operate must still comply with social distancing guidelines.

While outdoors, individuals are required to practice social distancing as “reasonably as possible.”

City closures and cancellations

On its website, the city invites residents who have questions to contact the appropriate department or program.

Sherrill Park Golf Course reopened but is under new guidelines.

Richardson Civic Center, 411 W. Arapaho Road: All events are canceled. 972-744-4090, askrichardsonciviccenter@cor.gov

Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive: All events scheduled through May 17 have been canceled or postponed. 972-744-4650, eisemanncenter.com.

Richardson Library, 900 Civic Center Drive: The library building is closed to the public until April 30, but curbside book drop-off is available. 972-744-4350, cor.net/departments/public-library.

Richardson Municipal Court, 2100 E Campbell Road: Jury trials are postponed. The court facility and the customer service area are open, and courtroom hearings and bench trials are continuing. 972-744-4500, cor.net/departments/municipal-court.

Parks and Recreation: Until further notice, all Parks and Recreation programs, classes, athletic leagues, trips, camps and events have been suspended or canceled. All Richardson Senior Center programs and activities are also canceled. There will be no recreation center and civic center reservations or rentals. 972-744-4300, cor.net/departments/parks-recreation.

Richardson ISD

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the school district is planning to hold graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 online this year on Saturday, May 30.

School buildings are closed. The district will continue online lessons via the recently issued electronic devices for students in grades 3-8, as well as lessons on the website for all students in grades kindergarten through 12, the announcement states. All students in grades Pre-K through 12 will be able to access learning materials at RISD.org.

The district is providing meal services and recently reduced the number of pickup days. also decided to enact a pass-fail system for grades through the end of the school year.

Parents are reminded to ensure their child’s school has a current and accurate email address. The school district will primarily use email for all communications in the event of further updates.