Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, Garland has recorded a total of 28,711 cases, according to the city’s website.

To date, at least 11.8% of Garland’s total population has had the virus, the city said.

As of July 14, that number includes 156 active cases. The city said 28,105 residents have recovered and 450 have died.

With an estimated population of 239,928 residents, most of Garland is located in Dallas County, with small portions crossing into Collin and Rockwall counties. At the county level, Dallas County does not report which cases are considered active or recovered.

Texans are no longer required to wear a face mask in public, as part of a new order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott in early March. Businesses can also open at full capacity.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced in May that people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 don’t need to wear face masks or social distance at gatherings of any size.

Here’s more about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Garland, including information about vaccines, testing and city services and facilities.

Who can get the vaccine, and where can they get it in Garland?

All adults in Texas became eligible to receive the vaccine March 29. Visit The Dallas Morning News’ vaccine guide with everything you need to know here.

As of April 13, anyone who is 60 years or older can get a Moderna vaccine shot at the Garland Public Health Clinic, located at 206 Carver Drive, without an appointment. The clinic offers walk-in vaccinations at the following times, per the city website:

• Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays — except when the city health department is conducting a mass vaccination event.

Anyone who is medically unable to come to the clinic may contact the Garland Health Department at 972-205-3900 to make alternative arrangements.

For additional information or updates, you can check the city’s website, call 972-205-3900 or email GPH@GarlandTx.gov. Check the city’s website for updates.

Testing locations

The city maintains a list of clinics and health care facilities where residents can obtain a COVID-19 test at no cost. Mass vaccination events at the Homer B. Johnson stadium have taken place several times since the Moderna vaccine’s rollout.

What’s open, closed

• The city encourages residents to call ahead and ensure that in-person services are available.
• City Hall is open. City council resumed in-person meetings on July 5, 2021.
• Libraries are open.
• Some recreation centers are currently closed for renovations — not due to COVID-19 protocol. All recreational centers that are open are operating at 100% capacity, and parks, trails, tennis courts and disc golf courses are open. Visit the city website here to see which recreation centers are open.
• Garland’s two senior recreational centers have reopened.

The City of Garland Health Department urges residents to maintain social distancing, regularly wash their hands and avoid going out while sick, among other measures.

Education

Garland ISD is keeping track of its COVID-19 cases using a dashboard.