Dallas County Issues Amended Order with New Restrictions

Dallas County has issued an amended order with new restrictions effective 11:59 pm on Saturday, 3/21 until Friday, 4/3 at 11:59 pm.  In addition to the restrictions already in place, the following is a summary of the new restrictions in the amended order:

The following businesses are required to close immediately:

• Nail salons;
• Hair salons;
• Barber shops;
• Beauty salons;
• Hair removal services;
• Spas;
• Tattoo and piercing parlors; and
• All other non-medical, personal care services that cannot be provided while maintaining appropriate social distance

The amended order also prohibits all elective medical, surgical, and dental procedures anywhere in Dallas County. Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, dental offices, and other medical facilities are directed to identify procedures that are deemed "elective" by assessing which procedures can be postponed or canceled based on patient risk considering the emergency need for redirection of resources to COVID-19 response.

It places a limit on the sale of toilet paper. All sales of toilet paper occurring in Dallas County are limited to the greater of: (a) twelve rolls per purchase or (b) one package per purchase.

The order requires individuals using shared outdoor spaces, such as public parks or trails, to maintain at least six feet of space from any other person at all times.

Mayor Chow has signed a Town order incorporating the County’s changes that will take effect on 11:59 pm on Saturday, 3/21 and continue until terminated by law or further action by the Mayor or City Council.