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COVID-19 Cases by Location
During the COVID-19 pandemic, GISD is committed to transparent communication. View the number of positive cases by location.
GISD is committed to transparency as we communicate during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to keep our families, staff and community informed, the chart below shows the number of positive cases by location beginning July 1, 2022.
GISD reports positive cases to the Garland Health Department and follows their self-isolation and quarantine requirements. For more information regarding notification protocols and cleaning procedures, visit the COVID-19 and School Operations page.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Expand AllHow does Garland ISD receive its case counts? [added 9/9/20]
The Garland Health Department, GISD staff and our families notify us of lab-confirmed positive test results. We then verify the report, initiate contact tracing and send notifications.
How are the case counts updated? [added 9/9/20]
Our Director of Health Services updates the case counts as lab-confirmed positive test results are reported and verified. The “active” number reflects current cases. When students or staff are cleared to return to school or work, they are moved to the “recovered” column.