JIC RELEASE NO. 1045 - Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 46 New Cases, Seven Hospitalized; 47 Cases with Variants of Concern Identified; Second COVID-19 Booster Doses Available - GHS OCD

Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported

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

The 356th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Memorial Hospital on May 8, 2022. The patient was a 81-year-old male, fully vaccinated with one booster, with underlying health conditions, who tested positive on May 8.
The 357th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City on May 8, 2022. The patient was a 65-year-old male, vaccinated, with underlying health conditions, who tested positive on May 8.

“Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to their families during their time of mourning,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “As we move forward with recovery, we must be reminded of the dangers that this virus still poses and we must continue to take precautions to safeguard our most vulnerable.”

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 46 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 46 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,489 specimens analyzed May 6 – 8, 2022:

May 9: Five of 64 test positive for COVID-19
May 8: 19 of 658 test positive for COVID-19
May 7: 22 of 767 test positive for COVID-19

Ten of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 48,369 officially reported cases, 357 deaths, 199 cases in active isolation, and 47,813 not in active isolation.

Seven Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 5 p.m.	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	2	4	1	7
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	2	0
Total in Population*	136,477	5,130	12,229
Rate per 100,000 Population	4	39	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 39 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 10 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.

47 Cases with Variants of Concern Identified

Today, DPHSS received forty-seven (47) new results from virus samples collected on Guam between March 2 to March 8, 2022, which have undergone genome sequencing by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). DPHSS received the eighteenth set of results from the CDC. All 47 samples were identified as the Omicron Variant of Concern (VOC). The breakdown is as follows:

Omicron

46 BA.2.3
1 BA.1.1

To date, 746 SARS-CoV-2 virus samples have been submitted to the CDC and the Hawaii Department of Health State Lab Division for genome sequencing.

Second COVID-19 Booster Doses Available

Second doses of the COVID-19 booster are available to individuals ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. Eligible individuals may choose to receive a second booster dose using an mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the first booster dose.

Additionally, adults between the ages of 18 and 49 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 Janssen booster dose. Adults ages 50 years and older could benefit from a second mRNA booster dose as they are at increased risk for severe COVID-19. Adults 50 years and older may choose to receive a second booster dose, if it has been at least 4 months after the first booster dose.

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 - Thursday

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday

9 a.m. - 12 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.

Monday through Saturday

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.

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, Fri, & 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

Tuesdays and Thursdays:

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.

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of May 7, 2022, a total of 136,477 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,974 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,975 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 6,368 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. A total of 58,802 eligible residents have received their first booster shots. A total of 3,820 eligible residents have received their second booster shots.

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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. 1045 - Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 46 New Cases, Seven Hospitalized; 47 Cases with Variants of Concern Identified; Second COVID-19 Booster Doses Available