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There are a number of information resources available through Dallas County Health and Human Services, Denton County Public Health, the Texas Department of State Health Services, and the CDC at the links below. This public health situation is ever evolving, so be sure to check back frequently.
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Help us keep Carrollton's parks and trails open by practicing proper physical distancing! The City’s hike and bike trails will have to be closed by Dallas County if they are not used properly. When on the trails, stay 6ft or more apart (that's the height of a door turned sideways, or the length of a couch). Step off the trail when passing others if you need to make room. Directly passing others mean you are breathing in what they are exhaling. When you breathe, cough, or sneeze, those droplets can spread out farther than you think (6-8 feet or more!). Whether you’re out for a run or just making a run to the grocery store, please practice proper physical distancing. Even if you do not think you are sick, stay the proper distance from others so that everyone can stay safe. As a reminder, you can only be within 6ft of those living in your household.
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Dallas County |
Dallas County currently has two drive-through testing locations:
Drive-through testing locations open at 8 a.m. and close once the available daily tests have been used or 5 p.m., whichever comes sooner. The criteria for being tested is:
Anyone not meeting the criteria will not be tested and should contact their healthcare provider. Criteria subject to change. For more information, including additional testing locations, click here or call 972-692-2780 |
Denton County |
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COVID-19 vaccine distribution is managed by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services in conjunction with County health authorities. The City of Carrollton resides in three Counties: Collin, Dallas, and Denton. For the latest information on COVID-19 vaccine distribution in each County, visit: |
Vaccine Distribution Categories |
The State of Texas continues to receive an extremely limited supply of doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines and is distributing statewide to hospitals, pharmacies, local health departments, freestanding ERs, and other clinics. COVID-19 vaccine distribution is managed by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services in conjunction with County health authorities. At this time, there are two categories of people who are eligible to receive the vaccine depending on availability:
The Texas Department of Health and Human Services estimates the vaccine could be available to the general public by this spring, but that may change depending on vaccine production. For more details, including a vaccine provider location map, click here. |
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The novel (new) coronavirus, named SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19), is a respiratory disease that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in December 2019 and has now been detected in multiple international locations, including the United States. For more information from the CDC, click here. |
How does the virus spread? |
For more information from the CDC on how COVID-19 is spread, click here. The CDC recommends everyday practices that help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including influenza. These include:
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Symptoms |
Confirmed patients who have contracted COVID-19 have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of fever, cough, and/or shortness of breath. At this time, CDC believes that symptoms of COVID-19 may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after exposure. This is based on what has been seen previously as the incubation period of MERS coronaviruses. |
What kind of household cleaners can kill COVID-19? |
For cleaning and disinfection tips, more information is available on the CDC's website. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also provides a list of disinfectants for use against COVID-19. |
What if I have other questions? |
There are a number of information resources available through Dallas County Health and Human Services, Denton County Public Health, the Texas Department of State Health Services, and the CDC. This public health situation is ever evolving, so be sure to check back frequently. |
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home | |
For cleaning and disinfection tips, more information is available on the CDC's website. |
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Cloth Face Coverings | |
The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance. For additional information, as well as a guide to make a DIY mask, click here. |
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How to Wash Your Hands | |
For tips on how to watch your hands from the CDC, click here.
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Social Distancing | |
For social distancing tips from the CDC, click here.
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Stop the Spread of Germs
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If You Are Sick
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In an effort to prevent false information from being spread, the CDC, World Health Organization (WHO), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have created resources that cover popular myths and misinformation and provide facts. Here are some highlights. |
CDC: Share Facts, Not Fear |
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World Health Organization (WHO): Coronavirus Myth Busters |
For more myths, and other information from the WHO, click here. |
FEMA: Coronavirus Rumor Control |
For other information from FEMA, click here. |
County & State COVID-19 Hotlines |
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How to Report a Business or Individual for Not Complying with County Orders |
As a friendly reminder, if you would like to report a business or individual for not complying with County orders please DO NOT CALL 911. You can call 972-466-3060 or email envservices@cityofcarrollton.com. |