Plano spokesperson Steve Stoler said the city is holding on despite challenges with staffing shortages that are impacting area businesses and local government services.
“Much like other North Texas organizations and municipalities, we are experiencing the impacts of COVID, but fortunately we are not at the level where we have had to issue any closures to city facilities or services,” Stoler said in an email response.
Stoler did not indicate how many workers are absent or what departments may be experiencing the strongest effects.
Plano ISD, meanwhile, has reported challenges keeping staffing at levels needed for smooth operations. The district recently approved sub pay increases and employee bonuses as incentives to retain employees during the omicron surge.
School districts across North Texas have canceled classes after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day break in hopes of curbing the spread of the virus.
As of Friday in Plano ISD, there were 1,668 reports of students with COVID-19 or 3.38% of the student population. The dashboard was not updated Monday due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
The district also reported 177 or 3.40% of staff members who have the virus.
