JIC RELEASE NO. 200 - Two Confirmed Cases from DLS; Profiles of Confirmed Cases; Islandwide Beautification Cleanup Postponed; COVID-19 Testing Available Tuesday; Continue to Practice Caution - GHS OCD

Two cases tested positive at Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DLS). Fourteen cases tested positive through the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) and were reported last night. One of these cases was identified through contact tracing. No other cases reported contact to a confirmed case. Case investigations and contact tracing are ongoing.

COVID-19 test results are reported from multiple labs at varying times of the day. The cumulative total from all labs will be reported on a nightly basis, unless unavailable.

To date, there have been a total of 247 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 5 deaths, 179 released from isolation, and 63 active cases. Of those cases, 205 are classified as civilians, and 42 are military service members—35 of which have been identified among a unit deployed to Andersen Air Force Base (AFB). 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 Confirmed Cases

STATUS

MEDICAL STATUS*

GENDER

RESIDENTIAL LOCATION

TRAVEL HISTORY**

AGE GROUP

Civilian: 205

Military: 42

Stable: 62

Hospitalized: 01

Released: 179

Deaths: 05

Female: 113

Male: 134

North: 120

Central: 58

South: 27

Homeless: 03

Non-resident: 39

Dubai: 02

Japan: 01

Philippines: 12

Singapore: 01

U.S.: 09

Mexico: 01

90+: 01

80-89: 07

70-79: 13

60-69: 43

50-59: 40

40-49: 45

30-39: 42

20-29: 38

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

Islandwide Beautification Cleanup Postponed
Out of an abundance of caution and safety, the Give Us A Moment #GUAM Island Pride Beautification Event, originally scheduled for Saturday, June 27, has been postponed until further notice.

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and the Islandwide Beautification Task Force (IBTF) thank their partners, supporters, and volunteers for their commitment. Information about the rescheduled cleanup will be announced at a later date.

COVID-19 Testing Available Tuesday
DPHSS, in collaboration with the Government of Guam, the Mayors’ Council of Guam, private, and federal agencies, is offering drive-through and walk-in COVID-19 testing on Tuesday, June 30.

Testing is free and open to the public while supplies last. No symptoms are needed to qualify for testing. Please bring an ID, if one is available.

COVID-19 Drive-Through and Walk-in Testing:

Tuesday, June 30, 2020, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Mangilao Senior Center/Mangilao Night Market (next to Santa Teresita Church) on Vietnam Veterans Highway (Route 10).

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)

Continue to Practice Caution, Use of Face Masks Required
It is important to continue to take precautionary measures to slow the possible spread of COVID-19. In accordance with Executive Order 2020-16, social distancing of 6 ft. or more and the use of face masks is required unless engaged in physical exercise or eating.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. The community is reminded to take the following precautions:

Maintain a distance of 6 feet between yourself and others
Wear facial coverings around others and in public establishments
Adhere to respective business protocols in place for protection from COVID-19
Practice good hygiene frequently. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Frequently clean and disinfect high contact areas
Avoid touching your face with unclean hands
Stay home if you are sick

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

X Flooding is a temporary overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Flooding may happen with only a few inches of water, or it may cover a house to the rooftop. There are many possible causes of floods including heavy rain, coastal storms and storm surge, waterway overflow from being blocked with debris, or overflow of levees, dams, or waste water systems. Flooding can occur slowly over many days or happen very quickly with little or no warning, called flash floods.

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. 200 - Two Confirmed Cases from DLS; Profiles of Confirmed Cases; Islandwide Beautification Cleanup Postponed; COVID-19 Testing Available Tuesday; Continue to Practice Caution