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More than half of GC residents have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot
More than half of Galveston County residents have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
As of March 29, 97,621 residents – 36.12 percent – have received at least the first COVID-19 vaccine dose while 57,997 – 21.54 percent – are fully vaccinated.
Galveston County Health District has administered roughly 24,000 first and second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and is now ramping up its community outreach with vaccine clinics throughout the county. Vaccine crews have staffed community vaccine clinics in Hitchcock, Texas City, Bacliff and Crystal Beach.
On Monday, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced that all Texas adults are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
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New COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to decline
Galveston County continues to see a drop in new cases, positivity rate and hospitalizations.
As of March 29, there are 2,862 active cases with a total of 31,795 being reported since last March with 28,605 cases have recovered. A total of 328 deaths have been reported.
In the last month, hospitalizations have dropped from a one-time high of 87 to less than half that with 42 hospitalizations reported March 29. The average seven-day total for positive cases has dropped to 39.9 while the positivity rate still lingers in the low two-digit range.
Please continue to do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19: wear a face mask in public, watch your distance and wash your hands. Also, get your COVID-19 vaccine when it’s your turn.
To view the latest, check out our COVID-19 dashboard.
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HEAL Cooking Corner: Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus
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Cheesy garlic roasted asparagus with mozzarella cheese is the best side dish to any meal!
The easiest way to get asparagus into your diet is roasting them. Throw them on a baking sheet or tray and letting the oven work its thing. It doesn’t get any easier. But not everyone’s a fan of these green stalks.
Coming up with ways for everyone to enjoy them can be a nightmare. That’s where this asparagus recipe comes in!
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GCHD names Employee of the Month
Congratulations, Connie Almendarez, on being named the February Employee of the Month! Connie works on the Community Health Services COVID-19 team.
“Connie has taken on the duty of learning a new program called ‘Health Call’ in order to teach an entire team of people how to use it themselves. From the start, she has been patient, always forgiving the mistakes and assumptions the team makes while learning. The program was not even designed for what we needed, but Connie personally worked with the provider to make it fit our specific needs. Not only has she spent hours answering our questions, but she has also written a manual for the team and any volunteers to use.”
Congratulations, Connie, and thank you for going above and beyond to benefit the district.
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The past year has been challenging for food service establishments. Due to COVID-19-related constraints many faced, Galveston County Health District will not be awarding 2021 Gold Ribbon Awards. However, we do want to recognize and thank all food service establishments and their employees for their resilience over the course of the past year as they navigated the many challenges presented with COVID-19.
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Emergency prep sales tax holiday set for April 24-26
Natural disasters will continue to happen, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prepare yourself during the 2021 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday for emergencies that can cause physical damage like hurricanes, flash floods and wildfires. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during the sales tax holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase, and you do not need to give an exemption certificate to claim the exemption.
This year’s holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 26.
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April 24-May 1 marks National Infant Immunization Week
National Infant Immunization Week is a time to highlight the importance of protecting children 2 years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases.
This year, it's important to ensure families stay on track for children's routine checkups and recommended vaccinations - even during COVID-19.
There's been a troubling drop in childhood vaccinations as a result of families staying at home. As in-person learning and play become more common, on-time vaccination is even more vital to help provide immunity against 14 serious diseases.
Learn more about NIIW.
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