Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The City of McKinney is monitoring the potential impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We will keep this page updated to provide any new information as it becomes available. Below is key information on COVID-19 as well as some measures that can be taken to decrease and prevent the spread of this virus based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance.
For updates on COVID-19 cases, please visit Collin County Health Services*
For updates on McKinney-specific cases, please visit the McKinney COVID-19 Tracking Dashboard*
*The McKinney Dashboard draws its data from the Collin County Dashboard which, in turn, draws its information from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). For information about the data, visit the DSHS website.
Update: September 17, 2020
Governor Abbott announced opening additional capacity for some businesses. Please see OpenTexas.gov for more information.
Update: July 2, 2020
Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA 29 regarding the wearing of face coverings. Please see EO GA 29 for details
Additional COVID-19 Resources
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in McKinney
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays weekly from 7 - 9 a.m. in the parking lot of the Walmart store located at 1721 N. Custer Rd., McKinney, TX 75071. The site is supported by Walmart, eTrueNorth and state and local officials to test those who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 and all health care providers and first responders, whether or not they are exhibiting symptoms.
- Schedule a testing appointment (required)
- FAQs
Free COVID-19 Testing to Uninsured Collin County Residents
Collin CARES - Emergency Housing and Living Assistance (EHLA) Program
Collin County is offering assistance for Collin County residents to help with utility bills and to help prevent eviction / foreclosure. The grant will run from June 1 through December 1, 2020.
- Apply for the Collin Cares Emergency Housing and Living Assistance program.
- Questions about the Zoom Grant application? Email questions@zoomgrants.com
- Must be a Collin County resident to apply. View a map of Collin County
- For more information about the EHLA program, please review our FAQ
- Questions? Email EHLAGrant@mckinneytexas.org or call 972-547-9001
City of McKinney COVID Hotline
The City of McKinney established a hotline and email address for residents to contact for questions or concerns related to city business amid the novel coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). Four city employees will staff the hotline.
- Hours: M - F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Hotline: 972-547-9000
- Email: COVID19@mckinneytexas.org
Mapping COVID-19
- Texas Department of State Health (DSHS) - Texas Statewide COVID-19 Map
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - United States Updated Cases & Map
- Johns Hopkins University Center for Systems Science and Engineering - Intentional Interactive COVID-19 Map
DSHS COVID-19 Call Center
- The Department of State Health Services established a COVID-19 Call Center and set up an email box to receive incoming questions from the general public.
- Email: coronavirus@dshs.texas.gov
- DSHS COVID-19 Call Center:
- Hours: M - F. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Phone: 877-570-9779 or 211
Information on how to prepare at specific settings
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
COVID-19 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation and CDC will provide updated information and guidance as it becomes available.
Office of the Texas Governor, Greg Abbott
Texas Department of State Health Services
Texas Animal Health Commission
The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies
The Partnership’s Disaster Hotline provides information, referrals, guidance, technical assistance and resources to people with disabilities, their families, allies, organizations assisting disaster impacted individuals with disabilities and others seeking assistance with immediate and urgent disaster related needs.
Disability Disaster Hotline
Phone: 800-626-4959
Email: Info@DisasterStrategies.org