Today we?re reporting a total of 1,175 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 888 additional recoveries for July 9-15. Today?s report includes 1,152 current cases and 23 older cases newly reported to the health district.?

Sadly, we report two additional deaths today:

• A male, age range 81-90, passed away June 28. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was fully vaccinated.
• A female, age range 81-90, passed away June 15. She had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.?

To date,?725,752?tests have been administered in Galveston County.??

Galveston County?s COVID-19 community level is HIGH. Take precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:

• Wear a mask indoors in public.
• Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.
• Get tested if you have symptoms.
• Talk to your doctor about additional precautions if you are at a high risk for severe illness.

COVID-19 Vaccines: gchd.org/covidvaccine?

COVID-19 Dashboard: gchd.org/coviddashboard?

COVID-19 School Dashboard: gchd.org/schooldashboard?

Testing options in Galveston County: gchd.org/testing??

As of July 15, there have been 7,901 breakthrough cases in Galveston County. That?s about 3.8 percent breakthrough. More than 207,685 Galveston County residents are fully vaccinated.?

As of July 14, there are 19 Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) COVID-19 positive cases reported in Galveston County. For more information, please call 713-767-3000 or 211.?

To date, a total of 21,833 probable cases have been reported for Galveston County. As stated previously, probable cases are reported separate from confirmed cases. A probable case means a person tested positive for antigens or antibodies and also met the probable case definition from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Probable cases are not included in the county's confirmed case count because an antibody test and antigen test are not lab confirmed PCR tests.?