NewsFlash
April 8, 2020
Town of Sunnyvale designates day of prayer
With the COVID-19 situation affecting people around the country and the fear and anxiety among people, the Town of Sunnyvale Mayor is designating this Sunday as Sunnyvale Prayer Day.
On Sunday, April 12, from 4 p.m. - 4:10 p.m., Mayor Saji George is encouraging you to gather on your front porch or in your front lawn to pray for the following:
- A cure, treatment, and vaccine for COVID-19
- Wisdom for our Federal, State, County and Local government officials
- Protection for healthcare workers, first responders and essential employees
- Swift and full recovery for all who are ill
- Continuing health and safety for our families, friends and neighbors
- Those who have lost jobs and are struggling financially
- The economy and financial well-being of our nation and our people
If you choose to participate in the Sunnyvale Prayer Day, please use the hashtag #SunnyvalePrayerDay on social media, or send your pictures to publicrelations@townofsunnyvale.org for the Town to share.
COVID-19 drive-thru testing locations
If you or someone you know believe that you should receive testing for COVID-19*, the Town of Sunnyvale has compiled a list of drive-thru locations. Most of the locations are within about 25 miles from Sunnyvale. Click here to view the available list of drive-thru testing locations.
*Note: some locations require that you exhibit symptoms of COVID-19.
Baylor Scott and White - Sunnyvale is currently not offering wide-spread testing. However, if you believe that you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, please utilize the free screening tool on MyBSWHealth (you will need to create an account) or through the MyBSWHealth app. Following the screening tool, you may be prompted to complete an eVisit, which will be evaluated by a Baylor Scott and White provider. Following your eVisit, you will be provided the appropriate next steps, which may include testing.
Library staff available
The Doris Padgett Library remains closed to the public at this time. However, staff members are available from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., seven days a week to assist you with questions or concerns. Staff members are also proactively making calls to residents to check up on their well-being.
Call: (972) 226-4491
Email: library@townofsunnyvale.org
Small business relief resources
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) granted Texas’ Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance declaration, making loans available statewide to small businesses and private, non-profit organizations to help alleviate economic injury caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Visit the SBA's website for more information.
The Town of Sunnyvale also has a list of employer and workforce COVID-19 resources available as well.
Consumer and small business scams
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has provided the latest information about scams targeting not only consumers, but businesses as well.
It is important to follow these tips and to be proactive so that you or your business do not fall victim to these scams.