What you need to know about Allen’s latest COVID-19 case numbers, plus other updates

Here’s information about the impact the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has had on Collin County and Allen.

Coronavirus cases

Collin County updates its COVID-19 case dashboard on a daily basis by 3 p.m. However, Collin County Judge Chris Hill recently issued a disclaimer on the dashboard that reads: “Notice: Collin County is providing COVID-19 numbers and data as a convenience to our residents. However, Department of State Health Services (DSHS) officials have acknowledged that the active case count for Collin County is significantly overstated. We advise residents that Collin County lacks confidence in the data currently being provided to us. DSHS officials have agreed to immediately redirect resources to correct the issue, but have not provided a timeline on when their reports will be corrected.”

Since the issue has been addressed, more nearly 80 cases were removed from the city of Allen’s dashboard.

Education

Allen ISD began school on Aug. 12. with an all-virtual start. Students who elected to return to campuses began in-person learning on Sept. 2, while remote learning continues. During the first week of school, Allen ISD created a COVID-19 dashboard to provide updates on active cases within the district.

For students choosing to attend in-person classes, Allen ISD says it will implement additional health and safety measures on campuses, which may be updated to comply with any new state guidelines. View the complete guide to Frisco ISD’s return to the school year.

Students learning remotely who can borrow Chromebooks, wireless hot spots and calculators from the school district. Additionally, the district is hosting a school supply drive to provide low-income students with supplies and backpacks. The district recently announced that it would also offer a curbside pickup option for students.