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GALVESTON, Texas — The city of Galveston has issued two executive orders closing all public beaches and restricting vehicle traffic on the beach west of the end of the Seawall for the next seven days.

The orders went into effect 2:45 p.m. Sunday and will end April 5, according to a release.

The orders are part of the city of Galveston’s response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. To date, Galveston County Health District has confirmed 60 cases of COVID-19 within the county.

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