City of Garland Health Department Public Health Notice March 18, 2020 The Garland Health Department (GHD) received a report of a laboratory confirmed human case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in a Garland resident in their 30s. Initial information suggests that this case is not travel related. This is the first confirmed COVID-19 case reported in Garland. The infected individual has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home under a 14-day quarantine order. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and shortness of breath, usually two to 14 days after exposure. To help prevent the spread, please remember these simple but important precautions: Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Stay home if you are sick.

Maintain social distancing of 6 feet with all persons.

Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, and then wash your hands. Cough or sneeze into your elbow or sleeve instead of your hand.

Frequently clean and disinfect objects and surfaces.

Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, drink plenty of fluids, eat nutritious foods and manage your stress. Other COVID-19 response updates, City service updates and event cancellations and postponements are available at GarlandTX.gov

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