Collin County Healthcare Services wants to remind residents that early detection and treatment for the flu is important to avoid more serious complications. The County urges anyone exhibiting flu-like symptoms to seek immediate treatment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tips and precautions you and your family can take to stay healthy this flu season.

The County Health Care Department is completely out of adult flu vaccine and has a very short supply of children's vaccine. However, many local doctor's offices and pharmacies may still have the vaccine available.

 

Due to failing concrete, construction work to repair portions of Bethany Drive are scheduled to begin on Monday, Jan. 20. Various eastbound lanes will be closed between Allen Heights Drive and Heritage Parkway. The repair work is anticipated to continue through the end of February. Message boards will be in place to alert drivers of the construction and motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes.

Work on the eastern segments of the Exchange Parkway construction project to add additional lanes in both directions has begun. There will be lane closures during the construction process. The speed limit has been reduced by 10 miles per hour throughout the work zone and is now 30-35 miles per hour as posted.