JIC RELEASE NO. 1006 - 344th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 39 New Cases, 13 Hospitalized; DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2020-11 Rev. 15; Changes Made to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule - GHS OCD

344th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported

Today, the Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 344th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital on March 29, 2022. The patient was a 76-year-old female, fully vaccinated with a booster, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on March 11.

“Jeff, Josh, and I lift her family and friends in prayer as they mourn the loss of their loved one,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “Regardless of what level of risk the community is at, one death will always be one too many. While we anxiously look forward to returning to normalcy, all factors are being considered for the safety of our community.”

COVID-19 Test Results: 39 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 39 new cases of COVID-19 from 435 specimens analyzed on March 29, 2022. 12 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 47,220 officially reported cases, 344 deaths, 758 cases in active isolation, and 46,118 not in active isolation.

13 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 5 p.m.	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	5	6	2	13
Pediatric Admissions	0	-	-	0
ICU	1	0	0	1
Ventilator	1	0	0	1

VACCINATION STATUS	VACCINATED	UNVACCINATED	INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)
Hospitalized	5	8	0
Total in Population*	135,947	5,660	12,229
Rate per 100,000 Population	4	141	0

SPECIAL NOTE: Based on today's data, if we were to compare two (2) hypothetical populations of 100,000 people each, vaccinated versus unvaccinated, there would be 4 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 141 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 35 times higher for the unvaccinated as compared to the vaccinated. *Estimated population is based on DPHSS Immunization Program analysis of 2020 Census data. Updates are expected pending further Census 2020 data breakdown.

DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2020-11 Rev. 15

Today, DPHSS issued DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11 Rev. 15 relative to Government of Guam travel quarantine restrictions. In accordance with Executive Order No. 2022-09, all travelers entering Guam, by air or sea, will not be subject to quarantine, and DPHSS will cease processing of passengers and airline crew members.

Travelers arriving into the United States from any foreign country are subject to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requirements for either obtaining a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result or presenting documentation of recovery from COVID-19, and for providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11 Rev. 15 does not apply to individuals identified as close contacts to persons with COVID-19. Close contacts are subject to quarantine based on applicable Guam law and CDC guidelines, and DPHSS case investigation and contact tracing protocols. Travelers who test positive are subject to DPHSS isolation protocols. To view DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11 Rev. 15 and Executive Order No. 2022-09 in their entirety, CLICK HERE.

Changes Made to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule

The Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC) and Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC) will be closed for vaccination on Saturday, April 2. Community testing will only be offered at NRCHC on Saturday, April 2. Please see the changes to the schedule below:

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER)

FIRST, SECOND AND BOOSTER SHOTS AVAILABLE - Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

Monday through Saturday

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Agana Shopping Center (2nd Floor) - Register: tinyurl.com/vaxguam

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be expedited. Bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing.

Monday through Friday

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC), Inalåhan

Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome. Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities.

Monday through Friday

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC), Dededo

Call 671-635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome. Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities.

FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING

Fill out a COVID-19 Testing Patient Assessment Form ahead of time, available at dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing.

Mon., Wed, and Fri.:

8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sat.: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada

COVID-19 testing will be offered by appointment through tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme.

Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID.Travel-related testing will not be offered.

NO SYMPTOMS NEEDED TO TEST FOR COVID-19

Monday through Friday:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC), Inalåhan

By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Travel-related testing not offered. Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518. Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

Monday through Saturday:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC), Dededo

By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Call (671) 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment.

Mangilao mAb Treatment Center

Monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) treatment is available at the mAb Treatment Center at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m Monday through Saturday for patients with a referral from a physician. To schedule an appointment, call (671) 998-4627.

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of March 29, 2022, a total of 135,947 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,800 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,759 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 6,086 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. A total of 57,037 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.

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To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/floods

Wildfire

Regularly clean the roof and gutters.
Maintain an area approximately 30’ away from you home that is free of anything that will burn, such as wood piles, dried leaves, newspapers and other brush.
Connect garden hoses long enough to reach any area of the home and fill garbage cans, tubs, or other large containers with water.
Review your homeowner's insurance policy and also prepare/update a list of your home's contents.

Fire Weather

Turn on your TV/radio. You’ll get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.
Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the route to take and have plan of where you will go. Check-in with your friends and family.
Keep your car fueled, in good condition, and stocked with emergency supplies and a change of clothes.

Drought

Conserve water

Take shorter showers.

Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
Run the washer less frequently and only when you have a full load.
Water your lawn less frequently and do so when the temperature is cooler in the early morning or late evening.
When you run the tap to heat or cool water, keep a pitcher to store the water and use it to water plants.
Avoid washing your car.

Practice fire prevention

Don't set off fireworks when conditions are dry.
Deposit cigarette butts in the proper receptacle to avoid starting a
Pour water over camp fires and backyard fire pits to ensure they are completely out before leaving them unattended.

Follow directions from local officials. If there are restrictions on water usage, be sure to heed them.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/wildfires and https://www.ready.gov/drought

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Typhoons/Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over the water and move toward land. Threats from typhoons/hurricanes include high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, coastal and inland flooding, and rip currents.

“Hurricanes” form in the Atlantic Northeast Pacific region and “Typhoons” form in the Northwest Pacific Region. These large storms are call cyclones in other parts of the world.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

JIC RELEASE NO. 1006 - 344th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 39 New Cases, 13 Hospitalized; DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2020-11 Rev. 15; Changes Made to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule