JIC RELEASE NO. 1007 - Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; Standing Order Issued for Second Booster Shot for 50 and Older; COVID-19 Test Results: 45 New Cases, 15 Hospitalized; Mangilao mAb Treatment Center Closed Monday; Changes Made to COVID-19 Va - GHS OCD

Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported

Today, the Joint Information Center was notified of two COVID-19-related fatalities:

The 345th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City on March 25, 2022. The patient was a 41-year-old male, unvaccinated, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on March 19.
The 346th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital on March 30, 2022. The patient was a 70-year-old male, fully vaccinated, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on March 19.

“Jeff, Josh, and I extend our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to their families and all those who loved them,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “While each of us is fatigued by this unprecedented pandemic, we will continue to push forward in the pursuit of protecting the health and safety of our people and our community.”

Standing Order Issued for Second Booster Shot for 50 and Older

Today, DPHSS issued a standing order for the second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for individuals 50 years of age or older and for certain immunocompromised individuals following completion of a three-dose primary vaccination series. The standing order provides guidance as follows:

People ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may choose to receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the first booster dose
Adults ages 50 years and older who are not moderately or severely immunocompromised may choose to receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the first booster dose.
People ages 18-49 years who are not moderately or severely immunocompromised and who received Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine as both their primary series dose and booster dose may receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the first Janssen booster dose
Further clarification of safety issues including those related to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and adults (MIS-A) and myocarditis

To read the standing order in its entirety, CLICK HERE.

COVID-19 Test Results: 45 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 45 new cases of COVID-19 from 624 specimens analyzed on March 30, 2022. 12 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 47,265 officially reported cases, 346 deaths, 769 cases in active isolation, and 46,149 not in active isolation.

15 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 5 p.m.	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	4	8	3	15
Pediatric Admissions	0	-	-	0
ICU	0	1	0	1
Ventilator	0	0	0	0

VACCINATION STATUS	VACCINATED	UNVACCINATED	INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)
Hospitalized	7	8	0
Total in Population*	135,958	5,649	12,229
Rate per 100,000 Population	5	142	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 5 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 142 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 28 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.

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. Changes to the schedule are 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 Closed Monday

The public is advised that the monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) Treatment Center located at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center in Mangilao will be closed on Monday, April 4, for facility maintenance. The treatment center will reopen on Tuesday, April 5, and continue throughout the week. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call (671) 998-4627.

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of March 30, 2022, a total of 135,958 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,800 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,767 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 6,092 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. A total of 57,073 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.

Click here to view S.O. Addendum dated 3.31.22

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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. 1007 - Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; Standing Order Issued for Second Booster Shot for 50 and Older; COVID-19 Test Results: 45 New Cases, 15 Hospitalized; Mangilao mAb Treatment Center Closed Monday; Changes Made to COVID-19 Va