Today we?re reporting a total of 476 additional positive COVID-19 cases and 886 additional recoveries for August 20-26. Today?s report includes 458 current cases and 18 older cases newly reported to the health district.???

Sadly, we report three additional deaths today:???

• A male, age range 81-90, passed away July 29. He had pre-existing medical conditions and was fully vaccinated.??

• A female, age range 71-80, passed away Aug. 18. She had pre-existing medical conditions and was not vaccinated.??

• A female, age range 61-70, passed away Aug. 18. She had pre-existing medical conditions and was fully vaccinated.??

To date,?745,110?tests have been administered in Galveston County.???

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

• Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.?

• Get tested if you have symptoms.?

• If you are at high risk for severe illness, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions.*?

* You may choose to wear a face mask at any time. Those with symptoms, a positive test or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a face mask.?

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 26, there have been 8,430 breakthrough cases in Galveston County. That?s about 4 percent breakthrough. More than 208,938 Galveston County residents are fully vaccinated.?????

As of August 25, there are 31 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 22,848 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.??