There are now 6 cases shown for BV and 146 for Hitchcock. On 07/06 there were 5 cases for BV and 115 for Hitchcock. Due to common zip codes and use of city names, it is safe to assume that BV, OBV and Hitchcock numbers are combined unless specifically separated by city name. Omega Bay is included in La Marques' numbers.
Galveston County Health District
16 hrs ·
Today, 07/09/20, we're reporting:
👉 257 new positive #COVID19 cases, county total at 5,320
👉 135 new recoveries, county total at 1,526
👉 73,633 total Galveston County residents tested

Today’s report includes a testing increase of 1,999 putting the rate of positive COVID-19 tests at 12.9 percent.


Please continue to do your part to slow the spread of #coronavirus:
🏡 Stay home when possible
😷 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


You can find more case information in today's news release:
https://www.gchd.org/Home/Components/News/News/3668/65

Interactive charts and graphics:
https://www.gchd.org/…/galveston-county-confirmed-covid-19-…

Testing information: www.gchd.org/testing

Our next case update will be Friday after 5 p.m.

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