Today we?re reporting a total of 581 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 1,163 additional recoveries for August 13-19. Today?s report includes 531 current cases and 50 older cases newly reported to the health district.???

Sadly, we report one additional death today:??

• A male, age range 61-70, passed away June 16. He 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 false positive.??

To date,?742,877?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 August 19, there have been 8,387 breakthrough cases in Galveston County. That?s about 4 percent breakthrough. More than 208,749 Galveston County residents are fully vaccinated.?????

As of August 18, there are 29 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 22,780 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.??