COVID 19 Resources

COVID19 CORONAVIRUS Pandemic Prevention and Impact Resources

Working together, we will get through the COVID 19 Pandemic. We are continually adding information to this page with helpful sources.

June 19: Dallas County Supplemental Order on Continuing Requirements After Expiration of Stay Home, Stay Safe
Effective June 19, 2020, all commercial entities in Dallas County providing goods or services directly to the public must develop and implement a health and safety policy. The Health and Safety Policy must require, at a minimum, that all employees or visitors to the commercial entity’s business premises or other facilities wear face coverings. Effective as of 11:59 p.m. on June 19, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on August 4, 2020.

May 20: Dallas County Supplemental Order

MAY 11: DALLAS COUNTY COLOR-CODED SYSTEM ON PUBLIC ACTIVITY DURING PANDEMIC

Dallas County has created a new color system to help people determine when it is safe to resume certain activities. This is updated daily based on the data they have collected To see the system, click here.

RELIEF RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

FOOD PANTRIES AND RESOURCES

DALLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

STARTING MAY 4: City of Dallas Rental and Mortgage Assistance COVID 19 SBandHousingOverview City of Dallas

City of Dallas – FAQ Rent and Mortgage Program Covid 19 English

City of Dallas – FAQ Rent and Mortgage Program Covid 19_Burmese

City of Dallas – FAQ Rent and Mortgage Program Covid 19_Farsi

City of Dallas – FAQ Rent and Mortgage Program Covid 19_Kirundi

City of Dallas – FAQ Rent+Mortgage Covid 19 Spanish

CITY OF DALLAS Rental Assistance Program and Small Business Continuity Fund Memo_042920

CITY OF DALLAS RentalMortgageAssistance – Checklist ENG

CITY OF DALLAS RentalMortgageAssistance – Checklist_SPANISH

CITY OF DALLAS MORTGAGE RENTAL ASSISTANCE

CITY OF DALLAS MORTGAGE RENTAL ASSISTANCE SPANISH

CITY OF DALLAS SMALL BUSINESS CONTINUITY FUND

CITY OF DALLAS SMALL BUSINESS CONTINUITY FUND SPANISH

SAY YES TO DALLAS JOB BANK FROM DALLAS REGIONAL CHAMBER

JOB BANK FROM WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS OF GREATER DALLAS (UPDATED DAILY)

RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE FROM ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE FROM JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES

EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM CATHOLIC CHARITIES DALLAS

HOW TO FILE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT

Stimulus Checks Update – on Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act – April 1 2020

US Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Details

Sources for Covid 19 Relief for Vickery Midtown Residents – April 1 2020

CORONAVIRUS RELIEF BILLS SUMMARY – as of April 1, 2020

GUIDANCE FOR RENTERS DURING COVID 19 as of April 1, 2020

GUIDANCE WITH TROUBLE PAYING RENT OR MORTGAGE April 1, 2020

CITY OF DALLAS LIST OF ASSISTANCE RESOURCES

CITY OF DALLAS – ADDITIONAL LIST OF SUPPORT/ASSISTANCE RESOURCES

CIUDAD DE DALLAS – LISTA ADICIONAL DE RECURSOS DE APOYO/ASISTENCIA

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW: HELPING TEXANS STAY IN THEIR HOMES

FREE COVID 19 TESTING IN VICKERY MIDTOWN JUNE 22 – JULY 3

8 A.M. TO 4 P.M.

LOCATION: Sam Tasby Middle School 7001 Fair Oaks

More details here: WalkUp COVID 19 Testing Site-Sam Tasby Middle School (1)

NOTE: TESTING HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JULY 3 PLEASE NOTE THIS AS YOU DISTRIBUTE MATERIALS/FLYERS.

MULTI-LINGUAL FLYERS ON COVID 19 TESTING IN VICKERY MIDTOWN

AMHARIC FLIER COVID Testing Vickery June 22 061820RH 8.5×11

BURMESE FLIER COVID Testing Vickery June 22 061820RH 8.5×11

DARI FLIER COVID Testing Vickery June 22 061820RH 8.5×11

ENGLISH FLIER COVID Testing Vickery Meadows June 22 061820RH 8.5×11

KINYARWANDA FLIER COVID Testing Vickery June 22 061820RH 8.5×11

ROHGINYA FLIER COVID Testing Vickery June 22 061820RH 8.5×11

SANGO FLIER COVID Testing Vickery June 22 061820RH 8.5×11

SOMALI FLIER COVID Testing Vickery June 22 061820RH 8.5×11

SPANISH FLIER COVID Testing Vickery June 22 061820RH 8.5×11

SWAHILI FLIER COVID Testing Vickery June 22 061820RH 8.5×11

TIGRINYA FLIER COVID Testing Vickery June 22 061820RH 8.5×11

COVID 19 Testing in Dallas

Dallas has lifted the age restriction to test more North Texans.

Criteria for testing sites is as follows:

Shortness of breath
Cough
Must show a temperature of 99.6 or higher

The sites operate daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and are located at:

American Airlines Center, Parking Lot E, 2500 Victory Plaza
Ellis Davis Field House, 9191 S Polk St.

CITY OF DALLAS COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL COVID 19 TESTING SITES

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ON COVID 19 TESTING SITES

DALLAS SHELTER-IN-PLACE ORDEN VIGENTE A PARTIR DE LAS 11:59 PM MARZO 23*

*EXPOSICION G Orientacion para cubrir la nariz y la boca

CLOTH FACE COVERINGS FACT SHEETS

Cloth Face Coverings FAQ – English

Cloth Face Coverings FAQ – Spanish

Summary of March 29 Amendments

Dallas County Emergency Regulations through May 20

All individuals currently living within Dallas County are ordered to shelter at their place of residence. All persons may leave their residences only for Essential Activities such as grocery shopping or medicine, currently until April 30, 2020. Link to more details.

DALLAS COUNTY’S DESIGNATED COVID 19 WEBSITE: www.dallascountycovid.org

DALLAS SHELTER IN PLACE FAQs

ESSENTIAL BUSINESS FAQs English

ESSENTIAL BUSINESS FAQs Spanish

Curious if your business is essential? Email businesscovid19@dallascounty.org

COVID 19 LINKS with CONTINUALLY UPDATED INFORMATION

The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America: 30 Days to Slow the Spread

US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID19

State of Texas COVID 19

Dallas County COVID 19

City of Dallas COVID 19

World Health Organization COVID 19

Johns Hopkins University COVID 19 Global Pandemic Tracking Map (Desktop version)

Johns Hopkins University COVID 19 Global Pandemic Tracking Map (Mobile version)

RESOURCES TO TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT COVID 19

Mental health experts provide videos and educational resources to help families talk about COVID-19 and staying safe during the outbreak.

English – Videos and guides to talking to kids about COVID-19

Amharic – Videos and guides to talking to kids about COVID-19

Arabic – Videos and guides to talking to kids about COVID-19

Burmese – Videos and guides to talking to kids about COVID-19

Chin – Videos and guides to talking to kids about COVID-19

Kirundi-Videos and guides to talking to kids about COVID-19

Swahili-Videos and guides to talking to kids about COVID-19

Tigrinya- Videos and guides to talking to kids about COVID-19

CENSUS 2020 during COVID-19

The response to the 2020 Census will determine the allocation of $675 billion in United States federal funds. Following are resources from Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation about completing Census 2020 information during COVID-19 that have been translated in multiple languages.

English 2020 Census and COVID-19

Arabic 2020 – Census and COVID-19

Burmese 2020 Census and COVID-19

Chin 2020 Census and COVID-19

Kirundi 2020 – Census and COVID-19

Swahili 2020 Census and COVID-19