Disease information

COVID-19 Resources - Garlandtx.gov/COVID19, call 211, call 972-205-3900 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.


For updates about vaccine availability and administration, visit the Vaccine Information page. Are you experiencing potential COVID-19 symptoms? The CDC offers resources and guidance for what to do if you're sick.

The City of Garland Health Department updates its case statistics as of 2 p.m. each day.

As of March 6:

Total Cases - 26,577
10.9% of Garland population - 242,914

   684 (2.6%*) active cases

25,557 (96.1%*) recovered

336 deaths** (1.3%*)
*percentage of total cases

**The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported 78 additional COVID-19 related deaths of Garland residents.  These deaths were uncovered after a DSHS fatality audit for 2020 and were unreported to Dallas County or the City of Garland on a monthly basis dating back to April 2020. 

See fatality demographic statistics below:

  Under 20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ Totals
Male     1 1 6 8 7 6 29
Male - underlying
 conditions
 1   7 10 26 47 47 46 184
Female       2 1 2 5 3 13
Female - underlying
 conditions
     2 1 9 27 34 37 110
Totals 1 0 10 14 42 84 93 92 336

Other updates:

COVID-19 is a particularly serious threat to nursing homes and other long term care facilities. Local and state health officials continue to monitor such facilities and offer guidance and resources. Updates about specific Garland facilities will be posted as needed.


For the latest updates from Dallas County, the State of Texas and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, use the links below:

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Each of us can take the following simple, yet effective measures to protect yourself, your family, and your co-workers and customers.

Tips for preventing spread of contagious diseases, such as handwashing, stay home when sick, cover c

MEDIDAS PREVENTIVAS PARA ENFERMEDADES CONTAGIOSAS (pdf)

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Contact Information
PublicHealth@GarlandTX.gov