COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 cases are increasing dramatically. As of August 2, 2021, Galveston County's 7-day rolling average of new cases is 143 per day. That's up 101% from where we were just 14 days prior.

We've got to work together to slow the spread of COVID-19 and the Delta variant, #GalvestonCounty.

Here's what we know:
πŸ‘‰ Delta is serious and much more contagious than other variants we've seen.
πŸ‘‰ #COVID19 vaccine offers the best protection against severe illness, hospitalization and death, including against Delta.
βœ” Get vaccinated - gchd.org/covidvaccine
βœ” Wear a face mask and social distance, even if you are fully vaccinated
βœ” Get tested and stay home if you feel sick or have been around someone who has COVID-19

Please follow Galveston County Health District for updates and resources. 
Galveston County Health District COVID graphic August 2021
COVID Phone Bank 3.13.20

Galveston County developed a COVID-19 related resource list. Please see below for organizations prepared to help as of April 2, 2020. 


For Questions & Testing Information
Galveston County Health District (GCHD)
Phone: 409-938-7221, Option #1
Website: www.gchd.org/coronavirus

Hospitals and Healthcare
UTMB 24/7 Access Line
Phone: 800-917-8906
Website: www.utmbhealth.com

Memorial Hermann
Phone: 713-222-2273
Website: www.memorialhermann.org

General Information
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Phone: 800-232-4636
Website: www.coronavirus.gov

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Website: www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus

Mental Health and Social Services
Gulf Coast Wellness Center (GCWC) Crisis Line
Phone: 866-729-3848
Website: www.gulfcoastcenter.org

Resources for Assistance
St. Vincent’s House
Phone: 409-763-8521
Website: www.stvhope.org

Galveston County Food Bank
Phone: 409-945-4232
Website: www.galvestoncountyfoodbank.org

Interfaith Ministries
Phone: 281-332-3881
Website: www.icmtx.org

Salvation Army
Phone: 409-763-1691
Website: www.salvationarmy.org

Catholic Charities
Phone: 409-762-2064
Website: www.catholiccharities.org

United Way of the Mainland
Phone: 409-948-4211
Website: www.uwgcm.org

Resources for Businesses
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Phone: 1-800-659-2955
Website: www.sba.gov/coronavirus

On March 13, 2020, the Galveston County Health District announced its first presumptive positive COVID-19 case in a Galveston County resident. The City of La Marque will continue to publish updates as they become available. Please register for News Flash e-notifications and Connect CTY Emergency Alerts at connect.cityoflamarque.org and follow @cityoflamarque on social media.

The City of La Marque is working with local, state and federal partners to closely monitor Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), formerly known as 2019 Novel Coronavirus. This is a rapidly evolving situation.

UTMB Flyer_ What Do I Do If I'm Sick?

La Marque Utility Bill Temporary Late Fee Reduction

COVID Utility Relief

Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of Facemasks

line drawing of man with a face mask from CDC

Implement limited re-use of facemasks.

  • The facemask should be removed and discarded if soiled, damaged, or hard to breathe through.
  • Not all facemasks can be re-used.
  • Facemasks that fasten to the provider via ties may not be able to be undone without tearing and should be considered only for extended use, rather than re-use.
  • Facemasks with elastic ear hooks may be more suitable for re-use.
  • Facemasks should be carefully folded so that the outer surface is held inward and against itself to reduce contact with the outer surface during storage. The folded mask can be stored between uses in a clean sealable paper bag or breathable container.

CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. 

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COVID-19 Social Distancing
Governor Order March 2021