The new projections estimate the virus might kill about 0.4 percent of symptomatic people — a considerable drop from some initial estimates that the virus might kill as many as 1.5 percent.
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Plus, say hello, honey to a new meadery in League City.
The Galveston County Health District reported five new deaths. One of them occurred more than a month ago.
Some schools could extend their school year as part of measures to reopen later in 2020.
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Hospitals are starting to see upticks in emergency room patients, but not at pre-COVID-19 levels and doctors are worried about people not getting the attention they need for fear of contracting the virus.
”A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II” by Sonia Purnell, Viking, Penguin Random House, New York, 2019, 312 pages, $20
”Half Broke: A Memoir” by Ginger Gaffney, 2020, Norton, 272 pages, $25.95
This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week are Maple and Ash.
At this time, the DPS driver license offices' services are limited to first-time applicants for a driver license, commercial driver license, learner permit or identification card, as well as those in need of taking a driving test
Dan Freeman’s attempt to frame America’s debt crisis in a political “us versus them” scenario is a disservice to voters (“US economy lacks a resilience once part of its DNA,” The Daily News, May 28).
A bold new billboard message greets residents and visitors alike as they cross the causeway onto the island.
At the Galveston County Food Bank, everyone is essential when it comes to ending hunger in the community. This attitude truly epitomizes the hearts and souls of the dedicated men and women who work or volunteer at the food bank, 624 Fourth Ave. N in Texas City.
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Read the annual Hurricane Guide for tips and information about preparing for the season.
While a hurricane announces its presence days in advance, strategic evacuation protocol cannot be overlooked.
It has always been a good idea to know where you’re going to go if the Big One enters the Gulf of Mexico.
Your own city government is one of the best places to get information.
People who usually require assistance to evacuate or shelter during a hurricane need to be aware of some changes to the normal procedures.
Preparing to evacuate a hospital when a hurricane is headed toward Galveston County is a daunting task – potentially amplified this hurricane season by the presence of COVID-19.
Preparing for hurricane season during a global pandemic is a new frontier for most of us.
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