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COVID-19 Information

Criteria for Testing

What are the criteria for getting tested at a drive-thru location?

Updated April 29, 2020

  • Must have temperature of 99.6 or higher and shortness of breath or cough; OR
  • Anyone 65-years-old or older; OR
  • Anyone with chronic health issues (diabetes, asthma, heart issues, etc.); OR
  • Any first responders, DART drivers, healthcare workers, grocery store and essential retail store workers

Location of Drive-Thru Testing Sites

Where are the drive-thru testing sites located?

What time are the sites open?

Both drive-thru testing sites will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Please note, due to limited supply, there are only 500 tests per day, per site. Locations will close when tests are depleted.

Parkland Hospital location – by appointment only for current Parkland patients:

  • Parkland Hospital offers drive-thru testing by appointment only for current Parkland patients who meet the medically necessary criteria with a Parkland physician’s order.
  • First responders and healthcare workers can also be tested at this location.
  • Parkland patients can contact the COVID-19 Patient Line at 214-590-8060.

Links and information from the Center for Disease Control, State of Texas, and Dallas County about COVID-19:

Information on food options from restaurants:

Links to childcare resources and updates. More to be added as we collect more information.

Information and links to health services and updates.

  • Parkland Hospital COVID-19 Testing
  • Free and income based clinics in Dallas County
  • Stewpot’s Parkland Health & Hospital System Homeless Outreach Medical Services (HOMES): barrier-free comprehensive clinic for the homeless population located within Stewpot and opened Monday-Friday on a walk-in basis. Dental Clinic also open to sign up for same-day appointments Mon-Fri at 8AM and Mon-Thurs at 1pm.
  • Stewpot’s MetroCare Services: Mental health services to clients at the Young Street Stewpot location. Appointments available Mon-Fri or by appointment at 214-939-3933.
  • Primary Care Clinic of North Texas
    • 4001 McEwen Road, Dallas, Must call to make an appoint: (214) 378-6005
      They speak Spanish but sometime are understaffed so they ask to bring english interpreter
      $45 for office visit and extra for any testing
      Monday Thru Friday 9am to 3pm.
      No social security # required.

Links and information for those in need of shelter.

Links to different entities providing meals to those who may not be able to afford food.

CITY OF DALLAS NEIGHBORHOODS

DOWNTOWN

The Stewpot at The Bridge’s Second Chance Cafe: Serving 3 meals a day, 7 days a week. Breakfast at 730am, Lunch at 12 pm, Dinner at 6 pm. Located in The Bridge, 1818 Corsicana Street, Dallas, TX 75201 https://thestewpot.org/response-to-covid19

WEST DALLAS

Brother Bill’s Helping Hand: Grocery store and food distribution in a “drive-through” like experience on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 830am-12pm. Located at 3906 N. Westmoreland Rd., Dallas, TX 75212. Call to sign up for an appointment. (214) 638-2196 Ext 103

Salvation Army Food Pantry has moved into a warehouse behind the main building. Call (214) 424-7050 for more details.

SOUTH DALLAS

Fannie C. Harris Youth Center: Free Lunch Mar 16-20, 1130am-130pm at 4212 East Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75223 (near Fair Park DART station). Only for youth ages 14-21, who may be dealing with housing insecurity.

NORTH DALLAS

Harmony Science Academy- Free for all regardless of enrollment status. March 16-20, March 23-27, March 30. Meal pick-up time: 11am-1pm. 11995 Forestgate Dr. Dallas, Tx 75243

Harmony School Of Innovation: Free for all regardless of enrollment status. March 16-20, March 23-27, March 30. Meal pick-up time: 11am-1pm 8080 W. President George Bush Turnpike Dallas, Texas 75252

North Dallas Shared Ministries: (214) 358-8700 They only service certain zip codes see https://www.ndsm.org/who-we-help/service-area-by-zip-code/

LovePacs Food Pantry: Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 1-5pm. 3900 W.15th St. Suite 406 Plano 75075

OAK LAWN

Oak Lawn Methodist Church Community Meals: On Sundays, free meals served “to-go” style at 5 pm at Oak Lawn Methodist Church, 3014 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX 75219.

Links and information for those students and parents on school updates, educational resources and other assistance.

Links and other information on how to get help on utility bills and other resources

EVICTIONS SUSPENDED FOR 60 days

Job Related

Financial Assistance

City of Dallas Response:

  • Dallas Water Utilities has suspended water service disconnects until further notice. Customers who are financially impacted by COVID-19, should contact Water Customer Service at 214-651-1441 to make payment arrangements. 
  • Atmos Energy has a program, “Sharing the Warmth” to aid customers who are being financially impacted by COVID-19. To apply for the program, customers should visit https://www.atmosenergy.com/customer-service/get-help-paying-your-bill or call 888-286-6700 .
  • Employees affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19), can apply for benefits either online at any time using Unemployment Benefits Services (UBS) online. UBS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week or employees can call Texas Workforce Commission’s Tele-Center at 800-939-6631 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time Monday through Friday.
  • Additionally, for TXU customers, they are providing additional bill-payment assistance to customers in need through its TXU Energy AidSM program.
  • TXU, Ambit, Tri-Eagle will waive late fees, extend payment due dates with no down payment required, reduce down payments and deferring balances over five equal installments
  • Reliant, Green Mountain, Cirro, Stream, XOOM, Discount Power are suspending disconnections for non-payment until April 3.
  • Trans/Queer Relief Assistance

Internet and cellphone related

Links on updates on how the coronavirus will affect undocumented residents and their family. We understand that because of fear, residents are less likely to seek medical care. We believe they should be afforded the basic human right to healthcare and will aim to post resources as they become available.

NEWS

RESOURCES

We will continue to update as more resources are found.

Information for individuals who have pending court dates and driver license renewal

Links on information about free internet and other free tools for families and students.

Information and links that will provide more information on DFW’s main airports.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
  • Air Service
    • All direct DFW flights to and from China and South Korea have been suspended and flights to other regions have been impacted as well. To ensure the status of your flight, please check with your air carrier. View the list of air carriers at DFW Airport here. 
  • Parking:
    • Prepaid Parking: Any modifications or cancellations made at least 1 hour in advance of your booking arrival time will receive a full refund. Read our FAQ page on our policy.
    • The Remote South parking lot is temporarily closed until further notice. The Remote North parking lot remains open.
    • The Express South parking lot is temporarily closed until further notice. The Express North parking lot remains open.
    • Express North will be offering a temporary rate of $10/day for both covered and uncovered parking due to Express & Remote South being closed.
  • Events:
    • Earth Day: DFW Earth Day celebrations set for April 22-23 have been cancelled.
Dallas Love Field Airport
March 16, 2020 Update
All sit-down restaurants at Dallas Love Field will be closed at 11:59 p.m., tonight in accordance with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager TC Broadnax’s Emergency Declaration.Grab-and-go, takeout concessions, including those adjoined to sit-down restaurants, and shops are permitted to remain open. Tables in the Concessions Village, near the Live at Love Stage, will be moved farther apart in accordance with social distancing guidelines.