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Mayor Jim Yarbrough and City Manager Brian Maxwell hosted a virtual town hall to answer concerns that Galveston residents had during the coronavirus pandemic.
According to KTXS ABC13, topics included current statistics and the status of sailors aboard ships docked at the port of Galveston.
"It's very active and very engaged," Yarbrough said, explaining that crew members are required to stay on the ships. "They can't go to Walmart to get supplies. Everything is delivered to the vessel itself."
As of April 17, Texas reported 17,371 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, including 428 deaths. Galveston County has 421 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
"This is not something that anybody is used to," Maxwell said. "Galveston is no stranger to adversity. We've seen the good and we've seen the bad, but personally right now, we're seeing a lot of the good. Our number one priority is the safety and security of our residents."
All six of Galveston’s cruise lines remain closed. Before crew members departed their ships, they were tested for coronavirus. Those who tested positive were required to self-quarantine.
Galveston Park Board director Kelly DeShaun said there has been a decrease in revenue due to the park closures, according to KTXS ABC13.
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