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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources

O​​ur campuses are fully open to students and the general public. We have returned to normal instruction, including face-to-face, online and hybrid course options.

Dallas College continues to monitor the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and its impact on our community. We are following guidance from Dallas County Health and Human Services as well as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Prevention

Know How It Spreads

  • The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
  • The virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person.
    • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
    • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.
    • These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
    • Recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.

Everyone Should

Clean Your Hands Often

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid Close Contact

  • Stay home if you are sick.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Put distance between yourself and other people.
    • Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.
    • This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.

Cover Your Mouth and Nose With a Cloth Face Cover When Around Others

  • You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.

Cover Coughs and Sneezes

  • Remember to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
  • Throw used tissues in the trash.
  • Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Symptoms

COVID-19 symptoms may appear within the first two days and up to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms may be mild or severe. COVID-19 symptoms include:

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

Seek emergency medical attention if experiencing any of the following symptoms:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion
  • Inability to wake or stay awake
  • Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone

For additional information on symptoms, please review the CDC website.

What If I Test Positive for COVID-19?

  • You will be advised to follow CDC guidelines as applicable to your situation.

Isolation and Self-Quarantine Guidelines

Please see the CDC Isolation and Self-Quarantine Guidelines for individuals who have been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.

Anxiety Relief

Dealing with any type of disease can take its toll on individuals. If you need counseling or other means of anxiety relief, please refer to the following services:

Students

Employees​

  • Dallas College employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program, in which they can avail themselves to a counselor.

General resources available to students and employees include:

Vaccines and Testing

Vaccines

Dallas College strongly encourages its employees and students to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine.

  • Vaccination Locations
    Information about vaccination locations can be found on the Dallas County Health and Human Services COVID-19 Vaccine page.

Testing

  • Testing Locations
    Information about testing locations can be found on the Dallas County Health and Human Services Testing Locations webpage.
  • At Home Testing
    Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.


Updated August 22, 2025