Friday, April 16, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports a total of 29 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 297 additional recoveries. All cases are current.

Please note, five cases were removed from total positive cases after one was identified as a non-Galveston County case, and four were identified as duplicates.

To date, 351,499 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports 42 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 402 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 40 current cases and two older cases that are newly reported to the health district.

Please note, four cases were removed from total positive cases after two were identified as duplicates and two as non-Galveston County cases.

To date, 350,244 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports 58 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 181 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 55 current cases and three older cases that are newly reported to the health district.

Please note, one case was removed from total positive cases after it was identified as a duplicate.

To date, 349,592 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Monday, April 12, 2021

Galveston County Health District reports a 2-day total of 120 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 43 additional recoveries. 

Today’s report includes 119 current cases and one older case that is newly reported to the health district.

To date, 345,110 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

We all need to work together to slow the spread of COVID-19. 

• Get a vaccine when it's available to you. 
• Stay home if you are sick. 
• Wear a face covering in public spaces. 
• Stay at least 6 feet from other people. 
• Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.  
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.  
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash. If tissues are not available, cough and sneeze in your elbow. Do not cough and sneeze in your hands.  
• Frequently clean and disinfect objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.  

For testing options in Galveston County, please visit www.gchd.org/testing. 

For more case information, please see the health district’s COVID-19 dashboard at www.gchd.org/coviddashboard. 

For COVID-19 vaccine information, please visit www.gchd.org/covidvaccine.

Saturday, April 10, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports a total of 53 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 71 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 52 current cases and one older case that is newly reported to the health district.

To date, 347,681 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Friday, April 9, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports a total of 50 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 70 additional recoveries. All cases are current.

Sadly, we report three additional deaths today:

• A female, age range 61-70, passed away March 16. She had pre-existing medical conditions.
• A female, age range 81-90, passed away April 1. She had pre-existing medical conditions.
• A male, age range 51-60, passed away March 26. He had pre-existing medical conditions.

To date, 346,832 tests have been administered in Galveston County.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports a total of 61 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 83 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 59 current cases and two older cases that are newly reported to the health district.

Please note, four cases were removed from total positive cases after one was identified as a non-Galveston County case and three others were identified as duplicates.

To date, 345,332 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports a total of 47 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 59 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 46 current cases and one older case that is newly reported to the health district.

Please note, one case was removed from total positive cases after it was identified as a non-Galveston County case.

To date, 344,596 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Monday, April 5, 2021

Galveston County Health District reports a two-day total of 68 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 21 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 66 current cases and two older cases that are newly reported to the health district.

To date, 343,665 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

We all need to work together to slow the spread of COVID-19. 

• Get a vaccine when it's available to you. 
• Stay home if you are sick. 
• Wear a face covering in public spaces. 
• Stay at least 6 feet from other people. 
• Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.  
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.  
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash. If tissues are not available, cough and sneeze in your elbow. Do not cough and sneeze in your hands.  
• Frequently clean and disinfect objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.  

For testing options in Galveston County, please visit www.gchd.org/testing. 

For more case information, please see the health district’s COVID-19 dashboard at www.gchd.org/coviddashboard. 

For COVID-19 vaccine information, please visit www.gchd.org/covidvaccine.

Saturday, April 3, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports a two-day total of 87 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 113 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 85 current cases and two older cases that are newly reported to the health district.

Sadly, we report two additional deaths today:

• A female, age range 61-70, passed away March 24. She had pre-existing medical conditions.
• A male, age range 61-70, passed away March 20. He had pre-existing medical conditions.

To date, 342,707 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Thursday, April 1, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports a total of 61 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 28 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 58 current cases and three older cases that are newly reported to the health district.

To date, 341,412 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

The health district will not report a case update tomorrow, in observance of Good Friday. Our next report will be Saturday, April 3.

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports a total of 47 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 199 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 45 current cases and two older cases that are newly reported to the health district.

Please note, one case was removed from total positive cases after it was identified as a duplicate.

To date, 340,674 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports a total of 45 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 62 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 43 current cases and two older cases that are newly reported to the health district.

Sadly, we report one additional death today:

• A male, age range 41-50, passed away March 20. He had pre-existing medical conditions.

Please note, three cases were removed from total positive cases after they were identified as duplicates.

To date, 340,041 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Monday, March 29, 2021

Galveston County Health District reports a two-day total of 104 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 25 additional recoveries.  All cases are current.

To date, 339,516 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

We all need to work together to slow the spread of COVID-19. 

• Get a vaccine when it's available to you. 
• Stay home if you are sick. 
• Wear a face covering in public spaces. 
• Stay at least 6 feet from other people. 
• Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.  
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.  
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash. If tissues are not available, cough and sneeze in your elbow. Do not cough and sneeze in your hands.  
• Frequently clean and disinfect objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.  

For testing options in Galveston County, please visit www.gchd.org/testing. 

For more case information, please see the health district’s COVID-19 dashboard at www.gchd.org/coviddashboard. 

For COVID-19 vaccine information, please visit www.gchd.org/covidvaccine.

 

Saturday, March 27, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports 58 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 66 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 51 current cases and seven older cases that are newly reported to the health district.

Sadly, we report two additional deaths today:

• A male, age range 51-60, passed away March 7. He had pre-existing medical conditions.
• A male, age range 41-50, passed away March 18. He had pre-existing medical conditions.

Please note, one case was removed from total positive cases after being identified as a duplicate.

To date, 338,436 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Friday, March 26, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports a total of 64 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 167 additional recoveries.  All cases are current.

Please note, two cases were removed from total positive cases after they were identified as duplicates.

To date, 337,556 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Thursday, March 25, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports a total of 65 additional positive COVID-19 cases and no additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 63 current cases and two older cases that are newly reported to the health district.

Eight cases were removed from total positive cases after five were identified as duplicates and three outside of Galveston County.

To date, 336,879 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports 76 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 181 additional recoveries.  All cases are current.

Please note, five cases were removed from total positive cases after they were identified as duplicates.

To date, 336,217 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports 32 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 134 additional recoveries.  All cases are current.

Sadly, we report three additional death today:

• A male, age range 61-70, passed away March 18. He had pre-existing medical conditions.
• A male, age range 61-70, passed away March 17. He had pre-existing medical conditions.
• A male, age range 61-70, passed away March 12. He had pre-existing medical conditions.

Please note, six cases were removed from total positive cases after they were identified as duplicates.

To date, 335,467 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Monday, March 22, 2021

Galveston County Health District reports a two-day total of 87 additional positive COVID-19 cases and five additional recoveries.  Today’s report includes 86 current cases and one older case that is newly reported to the health district.

Please note, six cases were removed from total positive cases after they were identified as duplicates.

To date, 334,969 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Saturday, March 20, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports a total of 72 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 69 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 71 current cases and one older case that is newly reported to the health district.

Sadly, we report one additional death today:

• A male, age range 61-70, passed away Feb. 12. He had pre-existing medical conditions.

To date, 334,007 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Friday, March 19, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports a total of 53 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 92 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 52 current cases and one older case that is newly reported to the health district.

Please note, two cases were removed from total positive cases after they were identified as duplicates.

To date, 333,211 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports a total of 37 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 29 additional recoveries.  All cases are current 

Sadly, we report three additional deaths today:

• A female, age range 41-50, passed away March 3. She had pre-existing medical conditions.
• A female, age range 61-70, passed away March 8. She had pre-existing medical conditions.
• A female, age range 61-70, passed away March 4. She had pre-existing medical conditions.

Please note, two cases were removed from total positive cases after one was identified as a non-Galveston County case and another as a duplicate.

To date, 332,048 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports a total of 70 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 85 additional recoveries.  Today’s report includes 69 current cases and one older case that is newly reported to the health district.

Sadly, we report four additional deaths today:

• A male, age range 41-50, passed away Feb. 8. He had pre-existing medical conditions.
• A female, age range 51-60, passed away March 9. She had pre-existing medical conditions.
• A female, age range 91 and older, passed away March 4. She had pre-existing medical conditions.
• A male, age range 71-80, passed away Feb. 23. He had pre-existing medical conditions.

To date, 331,514 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Monday, March 15, 2021

Galveston County Health District reports a two-day total of 103 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 113 additional recoveries.  All cases are current.

To date, 330,846 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

We all need to work together to slow the spread of COVID-19. 

• Get a vaccine when it's available to you. 
• Stay home if you are sick. 
• Wear a face covering in public spaces. 
• Stay at least 6 feet from other people. 
• Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.  
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.  
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash. If tissues are not available, cough and sneeze in your elbow. Do not cough and sneeze in your hands.  
• Frequently clean and disinfect objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.  

For testing options in Galveston County, please visit www.gchd.org/testing. 

For more case information, please see the health district’s COVID-19 dashboard at www.gchd.org/coviddashboard. 

For COVID-19 vaccine information, please visit www.gchd.org/covidvaccine.