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Starting June 1, the Texas Department of State Health Services took over COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing, replacing Collin County’s local health authority and potentially changing the way cases data is reported in the county.
Case reporting for Richardson relies on data from both Collin and Dallas counties. The change briefly paused case reporting for Collin County, but case details are again available on the state dashboard and on Collin County’s dashboard.
Texas began reopening many of its businesses, which was recently scaled back by the state due to a surge in coronavirus cases.
On June 26, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order that temporarily pauses portions of his plan to reopen business in Texas.
Executive Order GA 28 has new restrictions on restaurant capacity, bars and gatherings. All businesses and customers should continue to follow minimum standard health protocols from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Under Executive Order GA 28
- Bars must close, although they can still offer delivery and takeout services.
- Gatherings of more than 100 people are prohibited unless approved by local officials.
The following remains the same:
- All other businesses, with some exceptions, can operate at 50 percent capacity.
- Gyms may operate with 50 percent occupancy if equipment is disinfected after each use. Those working out must wear gloves and practice social distancing.
- Indoor swimming pools and water parks may operate at no more than 50 percent of the capacity of the facility. Outdoor pools and water parks may operate at no more than 50 percent of the normal operating limits.
- Museums and libraries: 50 percent capacity.
- Amusement parks: 50 percent capacity.
- The 50 percent occupancy limit does not apply to the following establishments that operate with at least six feet of social distancing between work stations:
- Barbershops, hair salons, nail salons, massage parlor and other personal care and beauty services such as tanning salons and tattoo studios.
- There is no occupancy limit for the following: Businesses that were previously deemed essential, religious services, childcare services, youth camps and recreational sports programs for youth and adults
Coronavirus cases
Dallas County’s case counts for the city are updated Tuesday and Friday, and Collin County’s are updated daily.
| Richardson | Dallas County | Collin County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed cases | 348 | 21,338 | 2,997 |
| Deaths | 13 | 373 | 42 |
City closures and cancellations
On its website, the city invites residents who have questions to contact the appropriate department or program.
Public pools Richardson’s public neighborhood pools are scheduled to open July 1.
Canyon Creek, Cottonwood, Glenville and Terrace pools will open at 50 percent capacity, the maximum amount currently allowed by Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest executive order.
Heights Family Aquatic Center will remain closed.
Visitors to Canyon Creek, Cottonwood, Glenville and Terrace pools will be asked to provide their own chairs as deck furniture will not be available. Swim sessions will last two hours, with 30-minute closures for cleaning.
Sherrill Park Golf Course reopened but is under new guidelines.
Richardson Civic Center, 411 W. Arapaho Road: All events are canceled. 972-744-4090. cor.net/departments/civic-center
Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive: All events scheduled through June 30 have been canceled or postponed. 972-744-4650, eisemanncenter.com.
Richardson Library, 900 Civic Center Drive: Beginning May 5, the library implemented its Phase 1 reopening plan to Richardson residents only. It’s open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Curbside delivery hours are Monday to Saturday, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. 972-744-4350, cor.net/departments/public-library.
Richardson Municipal Court, 2100 E Campbell Road: The court facility and the customer service area are open, and all dockets and hearings are conducted remotely via eDocket videoconference. 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. The Heights and Huffhines Recreation Centers are scheduled to reopen with modified services and hours beginning Tuesday, May 26. The gymnastics center and the Bush Central Barkway Dog Park are open as of May 19, and the tennis center reopened May 1. 972-744-4300, cor.net/departments/parks-recreation.