Public Health News & Advisories

 

COVID-19 Reporting for Collin County and Texas

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard for the most recent local hospitalization updates;
• Texas State Department of Health Services (DSHS) COVID-19 vaccination rates in Collin County (and all other Texas counties);
• New Cases, probable cases and fatalities involving COVID-19, by county (DSHS); 
  
• COVID-19 Data, from the Department of State Health Services, including county-level numbers;
  
• DSHS Main COVID-19 Information Page

• Federal Health and Human Services funding for COVID-19 testing is available to serve some vulnerable populations, such as those who are uninsured. Patients will need to call ahead to these facilities to ensure that they are still enrolled in the program and that they have appointments available. There are several large pharmacy chains participating in the program. 
• The Texas Department of Emergency Management provides a look-up service for testing sites. There are locations that offer free testing, such as the programs above. Call to find out and make an appointment.