JIC RELEASE NO. 183 - Two Confirmed Cases from DoD; Profiles of Earlier Confirmed Cases;Modified Visitation at GMHA; Expanded COVID-19 Testing Continues

   

JIC RELEASE NO. 183 - Two Confirmed Cases from DoD; Profiles of Earlier Confirmed Cases;Modified Visitation at GMHA; Expanded COVID-19 Testing Continues

Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported today by the Department of Defense (DoD) and were identified through contact tracing. 

COVID-19 test results are reported from multiple labs at varying times of the day. Cumulative test results will be provided this evening once all tests from today are finalized.

To date, there have been 188 cases confirmed through COVID-19 testing provided with 5 deaths, 170 released from isolation, and 13 active cases. As this is an evolving situation, information is subject to change with little to no notice. For updated information on COVID-19 cases on Guam, visit the COVID-19 Dashboard and Situation Report at http://dphss.guam.gov/covid-19/

Profiles of Earlier Confirmed Cases

MEDICAL STATUS*

GENDER

RESIDENTIAL LOCATION

TRAVEL HISTORY**

AGE GROUP

Stable:                13

Hospitalized:      00

Released:         170

Deaths:               05



 

Female:              94

Male:                 94

North:               104

Central:              49

South:                26

Homeless:          03

Non-resident:     06


 

Dubai:                 02

Japan:                  01

Philippines:         10

Singapore:           01

U.S.:                    09

Mexico:               01


 

90+:                01

80-89:             07

70-79:             11

60-69:             39

50-59:             33 

40-49:             34

30-39:             24  

20-29:             21 

10-19:             16

0-9:                 02

*Some cases that were previously released from isolation have tested positive through follow-up testing

**Some cases traveled to more than one country

Modified Visitation at GMH
Effective Monday, June 15, 2020, the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) implemented the following visitation guidelines:

  • Visitation is restricted in all units/departments wherein Persons Under Investigation (PUIs) or COVID-19 positive patients are treated or admitted. 

  • Emergency Room visitation is restricted due to the high traffic and possible concentration of Persons Under Investigation (PUIS). 

  • Visiting hours in the ICU/CCU are from the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Limit of one (1) person at a time. 

  • Labor & Delivery Patients may designate one (1) support person during labor and delivery stay. The rotation of support persons is not permitted. 

  • Obstetrics Ward Patients may designate one (1) support person during postpartum stay. The rotation of support persons is not permitted. 

  • Parents of Nursery/NICU patients may contact the unit via the operator at 647-2330/2252 to schedule 15-30 minute visitation, or a virtual visit using electronic devices. 

Expanded COVID-19 Testing Continues
The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), in collaboration with the Government of Guam, the Mayors Council of Guam, private, and federal agencies, continues expanded COVID-19 testing. 

Testing is free and open to the public while supplies last. No symptoms are needed to qualify for testing. If your village is not listed, please proceed to a neighboring village for testing. Please bring an I.D., if one is available. The expanded testing schedule is as follows:

COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing:

  • Thursday, June 18, 2020, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the St. Anthony Church grounds, Tamuning

    • Free and open to Tamuning and Tumon residents

  • Tuesday, June 23, 2020, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the GPD Police Koban Parking Lot (next to Barrigada Community Center)

    • Free and open to Barrigada residents

  • Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Agana Heights Mayor’s Office 

    • Free and open to Hagåtña and Agana Heights residents

  • Thursday, June 25, 2020, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the parking lot between the St. Francis Church and the St. Francis School

    • Free and open to Yona residents

  If you are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19, please call your health care provider. If a patient does not have a regular health care provider, they can call any of the Community Health Centers or the DPHSS Medical Triage Hotline phone numbers listed below to report symptoms and obtain guidance from clinicians, or call 311 and dial option number 1.
  • (671) 480-7859

  • (671) 480-6760/3

  • (671) 480-7883 

  • (671) 687-6170 (ADA Dedicated Number)

  For inquiries on COVID-19, contact 311 through a local number, or call the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10.
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