Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports 43 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 109 additional recoveries. All cases are current.

Sadly, we report four additional deaths today:

• A male, age range 71-80, passed away Oct. 12. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was fully vaccinated.
• A female, age range 81-90, passed away Oct. 10. She had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A male, age range 81-90, passed away Oct. 6. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A male, age range 61-70, passed away Oct. 5. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.

To date, 519,275 tests have been administered in Galveston County.

Let’s keep working together to slow the spread of COVID-19.

• Get a vaccine.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Wear a face covering in public spaces.
• Stay at least 6 feet from other people.
• Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren't available.

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.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports 60 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 108 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 58 current cases and two older cases newly reported to the health district.

Sadly, we report three additional deaths today:

• A male, age range 61-70, passed away Oct. 5. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A male, age range 61-70, passed away Oct. 4. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A male, age range 71-80, passed away Sept. 30. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.

To date, 513,641 tests have been administered in Galveston County.

Let’s keep working together to slow the spread of COVID-19.

• Get a vaccine.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Wear a face covering in public spaces.
• Stay at least 6 feet from other people.
• Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren't available.

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.

Thanks,

Ashley

 

Saturday, October 9, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports 33 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 160 additional recoveries. All cases are current.

Sadly, we report one additional death today:

• A male, age range 41-50, passed away Sept. 30. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.

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

To date, 510,889 tests have been administered in Galveston County. 

Tuesday, Octover 5, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports 108 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 297 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 105 current cases and three older cases newly reported to the health district.

Sadly, we report five additional deaths today:

• A male, age range 51-60, passed away Sept. 29. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A male, age range 51-60, passed away Sept. 29. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was fully vaccinated.
• A male, age range 71-80, passed away Sept. 23. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A male, age range 31-40, passed away Sept. 16. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A male, age range 61-70, passed away Sept. 12. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.

To date, 507,623 tests have been administered in Galveston County.

Let’s keep working together to slow the spread of COVID-19.

• Get a vaccine.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Wear a face covering in public spaces.
• Stay at least 6 feet from other people.
• Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren't available.

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.

Friday, Oct 1, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports 121 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 216 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 111 current cases and 10 older cases newly reported to the health district.

Sadly, we report one additional death today:

• A female, age range 61-70, passed away Sept. 20. She had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.

To date, 504,765 tests have been administered in Galveston County.

Thursday, Sept 30, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports 109 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 173 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 104 current cases and five older cases newly reported to the health district. 

Sadly, we report one additional death today:

• A female, age range 41-50, passed away Sept. 1. She had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.

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

To date, 503,917 tests have been administered in Galveston County.

Tuesday, Sept 28, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports 86 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 408 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 81 current cases and five older cases newly reported to the health district.

Sadly, we report one additional death today:

• A male, age range 41-50, passed away Sept. 9. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.

To date, 502,111 tests have been administered in Galveston County.

Monday, Sept 27, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports a two-day total of 175 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 394 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 174 current cases and one older case newly reported to the health district. 

Sadly, we report five additional deaths today:

• A male, age range 61-70, passed away Sept. 20. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was partially vaccinated.
• A male, age range 71-80, passed away Sept. 16. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A female, age range 61-70, passed away Sept. 14. She had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A female, age range 41-50, passed away Sept. 11. She had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A male, age range 51-60, passed away Sept. 11. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.

To date, 500,937 tests have been administered in Galveston County.

Let’s keep working together to slow the spread of COVID-19.

• Get a vaccine.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Wear a face covering in public spaces.
• Stay at least 6 feet from other people.
• Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren't available.

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.

Thursday, Sept 23, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports 164 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 336 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 144 current cases and 20 older cases newly reported to the health district. 

Sadly, we report two additional deaths today:

• A female, age range 51-60, passed away Sept. 10. She had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A female, age range 61-70, passed away Aug. 25. She had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.

Please note, two cases were removed from total positive cases after one was identified as a duplicate and the other as a false positive.

To date, 497,722 tests have been administered in Galveston County.

Wednesday, Sept 22, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports 112 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 248 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 109 current cases and three older cases newly reported to the health district. 

Sadly, we report 12 additional deaths today:

• A female, age range 81-90, passed away Sept. 14. She had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A male, age range 61-70, passed away Sept. 14. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A male, age range 81-90, passed away Sept. 10. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A male, age range 61-70, passed away Sept. 9. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A male, age range 41-50, passed away Sept. 8. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A female, age range 61-70, passed away Sept. 7. She had pre-existing medical conditions and was partially vaccinated.
• A female, age range 81-90, passed away Sept. 7. She had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A female, age range 41-50, passed away Sept. 7. She had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A female, age range 91 and older, passed away Sept. 6. She had pre-existing medical conditions and was fully vaccinated.
• A male, age range 61-70, passed away Sept. 1. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A male, age range 41-50, passed away Aug. 26. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.
• A male, age range 31-40, passed away Aug. 12. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was partially vaccinated.

To date, 496,492 tests have been administered in Galveston County.

Tuedsday, Sept 21, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports 154 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 291 additional recoveries. Today’s report includes 153 current cases and one older case newly reported to the health district. 

Sadly, we report one additional death today:

• A male, age range 51-60, passed away Sept. 15. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.

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

To date, 495,571 tests have been administered in Galveston County.

Monday, Sept 20, 2021

Galveston County Health District today reports a two-day total of 348 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 360 additional recoveries. All cases are current.

To date, 494,439 tests have been administered in Galveston County.

Let’s keep working together to slow the spread of COVID-19.

• Get a vaccine.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Wear a face covering in public spaces.
• Stay at least 6 feet from other people.
• Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren't available.

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.