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Vaccine Information
(February 12, 2021) The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has not allocated additional vaccine to the City of Frisco. As a result, Frisco’s Vaccine Hub at Stonebriar Centre remains closed. Frisco’s Vaccine Team is committed to working to improve processes and remains ready to distribute more vaccine when made available by DSHS. Visit our Vaccine Information page for the latest on the City of Frisco's vaccine.
City of Frisco will use its city newsletter, Focal Point, to alert subscribers when online registration is available. Again, the City of Frisco does not host its own ‘waitlist’. Instead, our city uses our newsletter / e-news subscriber platform to alert folks when vaccine may be available at the City of Frisco Vaccine Hub. Follow this link to subscribe to Focal Point.
Please check the Texas Department of State Health Services website for a full list of vaccine providers.
NEW: Governor Abbott Lifts Mask Mandate, Opens Texas 100 Percent - Effective March 10 (March 2, 2021)
Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increasing capacity of all businesses and facilities in the state to 100 percent - Effective Wednesday, March 10. Read the full Executive Order GA-34 (PDF) (March 2, 2021)
TSA-E Hospitalization Rates
(February 26, 2021) Texas Department of State Health Service's Website reports that the TSA-E region (including Collin & Denton Counties) has had seven consecutive days in which the number of COVID‑19 hospitalized patients as a percentage of total hospital capacity has been 15 percent or less. Per Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-32 , businesses may re-open up to 75% capacity.
What does TSA-E stand for?
- Trauma Service Area. The ‘E’ represents the North Texas Region, which includes Frisco. Our city is in two counties, Collin and Denton. TSA-E includes 19 area counties with a total population of approximately 8 million and 16,890 staffed hospital beds. Follow this link to learn where the hospitalization rate for TSA-E stands today.
What happens if we (TSA-E) reach a COVID-19 hospitalization rate of 15%?
- Nothing changes until our region maintains a 15% or higher COVID-19 hospitalization rate for seven ( 7 ) consecutive days.
What happens if we (TSA-E) get to 15% for 7 consecutive days?
- Businesses must limit their occupancy rate to 50%, per the Governor’s Executive Order 32 (issued Oct. 7, 2020).
- Hospitals must postpone all surgeries and procedures not considered “medically necessary” to diagnose or correct a serious medical condition or preserve life, per the Governor’s Executive Order 31 (issued Sept. 17, 2020).
- Hospitals must reserve at least 10-percent of its hospital capacity to treat COVID-19 patients. A hospital may reserve less than 10-percent of its capacity for COVID-19 patients if it belongs to a ‘hospital system’ (more than one hospital) where the cumulative capacity reserved throughout the system is at least 10 percent, per the Governor’s Executive Order 31 (issued Sept. 17, 2020).
When can businesses go back to operating at 75% capacity?
- Not until the TSA-E’s COVID-19 hospitalization rate is below 15% for 7 consecutive days.
For latest COVID-19 case data, please visit the following dashboards:
- Collin County COVID-19 Update Dashboard
- Denton County COVID-19 Update Dashboard
- Frisco ISD Active COVID-19 Cases
- Prosper ISD Active COVID-19 Cases
- Public Health Awareness Dashboard, includes Hospitalization Rates and COVID Vaccine Providers
- Texas Health & Human Services COVID-19 Dashboard
Update Regarding Reporting of COVID-19 Case Data:
(September 1, 2020) Due to the ongoing swings in the data Frisco receives, the city will no longer provide a cumulative Frisco COVID-19 tracking report effective immediately. The cumulative weekly report distributed to subscribers will also be discontinued. Those interested may still access data from Collin and Denton County health authorities, as well as the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Thank you for understanding.
Free COVID-19 Saliva Testing in Frisco Available at Toyota Soccer Center
The FREE COVID-19 drive-thru saliva testing continues 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Saturday, in the Red Corolla parking lot at Toyota Soccer Center. The site is the NW Corner of Technology Drive at World Cup Way. (Follow this link for a PDF of the site map.) Testing is not located inside the stadium.
Please note: Test results are taking longer due to the increased demand for testing statewide and increases in seasonal shipping volume. Please allow 48-96 hours to receive results.
Testing is open to all North Texans, regardless of county or city residency. However, anyone interested in getting a free COVID-19 test is required to register for an appointment at Texas.curativeinc.com.
The saliva tests take less than 10 minutes to self-administer. The Curative Korva lab reports its test has an 89-percent accuracy rate. ‘Positive’ tests will be reported to county health departments. The free test is provided by the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
Follow this link for video instructions showing what participants can expect.
Latest Government Updates - Declarations, Notices and Orders
These are a summary of the most recent actions provided below. View a more complete listing of all State, County and City declarations, notices and orders here.
Governor Abbott Lifts Mask Mandate, Opens Texas 100 Percent - Effective March 10 (March 2, 2021) NEW
Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increasing capacity of all businesses and facilities in the state to 100 percent - Effective Wednesday, March 10. Read the full Executive Order GA-34 (PDF) (March 2, 2021)
Governor Abbott Expands Capacity for Certain Services in Texas; Bars to open up to 50% (October 7, 2020)
Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order to open bars and similar establishments at up to 50% in conjunction with county officials in qualifying counties, effective October 14, 2020. Executive Order GA-32 (PDF)
- Executive Order GA-32 (PDF) also increases occupancy levels for all business establishments other than bars to 75% (in qualifying counties).
- Qualifying Counties are those that reside in hospital regions with low COVID-19 hospitalizations (less than 15% of hospital capacity) as defined in Executive Order GA-31 as amended.
Governor Abbott Expands Capacity for Certain Services in Texas (September 17, 2020)
Governor Greg Abbott Expands Capacity for Certain Services in Texas and issued Executive Order GA-30 (PDF), relating to the continued response to the COVID-19disaster as Texas reopens.
Frisco City Council Amends Emergency Ordinance, Extends Disaster Declaration (January 5, 2021)
On January 5, 2021 the Frisco City Council amended its Emergency Ordinance (PDF) continuing the Mayor's amended disaster declaration of public health emergency. This ordinance will remain in effect through February 2, 2021 unless extended by Council.
Masks Required Statewide in Public Spaces (Expires March 10, 2021)
(July 2, 2020) Governor Abbott issued an Executive Order GA-29 (PDF) requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces. Exceptions include, but not limited to, children under 10; eating, drinking or seated in restaurants; exercising outdoors; swimming; and driving with family passengers. This order became effective Friday, July 3 at noon. Read full release
Open Frisco, Open Texas
On October 7, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order to open bars and similar establishments at up to 50% in conjunction with county officials in qualifying counties, effective October 14, 2020. Executive Order GA-32 (PDF)
- Executive Order GA-32 (PDF) also increases occupancy levels for all business establishments other than bars to 75% (in qualifying counties).
- Qualifying Counties are those that reside in hospital regions with low COVID-19 hospitalizations (less than 15% of hospital capacity) as defined in Executive Order GA-31 as amended.
On September 17, Governor Greg Abbott issued a revised Executive Order GA-30 (PDF) to ‘Open Texas’ which makes way for more business openings, increases capacities. See recommended state checklists for specific guidance for different types of businesses, venues, facilities, employers and customers.
Open Frisco at a glance guide (Updated: December 5, 2020)
To learn more, access our Open Frisco, Open Texas web page where businesses can calculate its business capacity and find information about expedited processes for city permitting to help any business that may need the assistance.
The Department of State Health Servicesestablished a COVID-19 Call Center and set up an email box to receive incoming questions from the general public. |
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Outpatient Screening Services:
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends you contact your primary care physician (PCP) if you are sick.
- Find more information at CDC.gov/coronavirus.
If you don’t have a primary care physician, free standing emergency rooms and urgent care clinics are also available. Here is a list of private Frisco facilities offering outpatient screening services.
Frisco hospitals are also offering outpatient screening resources:
- Baylor Scott & White Frisco
- Baylor Scott & White - Centennial
- Texas Health Resources Hotline: 682-236-7601
- Medical City Frisco
Additional State and County Testing Resources:
- Texas Department of State Health Services COVID-19 Test Collection Sites
- Denton County Public Health drive-thru COVID-19 testing centers
- Collin County offering Free COVID-19 testing for uninsured
- Governor Abbott, CVS Health Announce 44 New COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Sites In Texas (including locations in Frisco)
Public Meetings
- All City Board and Commission meetings are once again open to the public to attend. Please be sure to check the specific agenda to verify the meeting location as some of the regular meeting rooms may not accomodate the recommended social distancing guidelines.