JIC RELEASE NO. 234 - Cumulative Results: Two Test Positive for COVID-19; Profiles of Confirmed Cases;New Food Commodities Distribution Schedule - GHS OCD

COVID-19 test results are reported from multiple labs at varying times of the day. The Joint Information Center will report cumulative COVID-19 test results once a day, unless unavailable.

For updated information on COVID-19 cases on Guam, visit the COVID-19 Dashboard and Situation Report at http://dphss.guam.gov/covid-19/.

Cumulative Results

The following breakdown provides cumulative COVID-19 test results for Thursday, July 23, 2020:

Laboratory	New Cases Reported on Thursday, July 23	Samples Tested (July 22)	Total Negative Cases (March 12 - July 23)	Total Confirmed Cases (March 12 - July 23, 2020)
Department of Public Health & Social Services (DPHSS) Guam Public Health Laboratory (GPHL)	2	283	10,659	205
Naval Health Research Center (NHRC)1/U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Guam2	0	0	2,435	68
Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DLS)2	0	50	2,828	43
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Laboratory3	0	34	2,533	8
Guam National Guard (GUNG) Laboratory4	0	0	17	0
Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) Laboratory5	0	15	660	0
Probable cases	0	N/A	N/A	8
AS OF 12:50 PM, THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020	Total Confirmed: 2	Total Samples Tested: 382	Total Negative Cases (March 12 - July 23): 19,132	Total COVID-19 Cases (March 12 - July 23): 332

1Beginning March 26, 2020 4Beginning April 23, 2020

2Beginning March 31, 2020 5Beginning April 30, 2020

3Beginning April 15, 2020

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) tested 283 individuals for COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 with conclusive results. Two tested positive through DPHSS and 281 tested negative for SARS-CoV-2. Both cases were identified through community screening. One case reported recent travel.

To date, there have been a total of 332 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 5 deaths, 244 released from isolation, and 83 active cases. Of those cases, 283 are classified as civilians and 49 are military service members.

Profiles of Confirmed Cases

STATUS

MEDICAL STATUS*

GENDER

RESIDENTIAL LOCATION

TRAVEL HISTORY**

AGE GROUP

Civilian: 283

Military: 49

Stable: 83

Hospitalized: 00

Released: 244

Deaths: 05

Female: 156

Male: 176

North: 181

Central: 72

South: 32

Homeless: 04

Non-resident: 43

Dubai: 02

Japan: 01

Philippines: 13

Singapore: 01

U.S.: 22

Mexico: 01

90+: 01

80-89: 07

70-79: 17

60-69: 49

50-59: 51

40-49: 57

30-39: 57

20-29: 60

10-19: 24

0-9: 09

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

**Some cases traveled to more than one country

New Food Commodities Distribution Schedule
The Guam Department of Education (GDOE), State Agency for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Nutrition Service (FNS), has rescheduled the TEFAP food commodities distribution from July 23, 2020 to Thursday, July 30 and Thursday, August 6, 2020. This will allow for time to restock and replenish food commodity supplies.

Recipients will receive one (1) bag of TEFAP food commodities and one Farmers to Families food box of fresh fruits or vegetables, regardless of household size. Food commodities include items such as fresh apples and oranges, pasta noodles, and canned goods such as spaghetti sauce, black beans, garbanzo beans, peaches, pears, salmon, and tuna. A maximum of three (3) households per vehicle will be permitted to pick up commodities.

TEFAP distribution will take place on the following dates, times and locations:

Thursday, July 30, 2020:
- Tiyan Upper Baseball Field from 6 a.m. -10 a.m.
- Dededo Farmer’s Market from 6 a.m. -10 a.m.
Thursday, August 6, 2020:
- Tiyan Upper Baseball Field from 6 a.m. -10 a.m.
- Dededo Farmer’s Market from 6 a.m. -10 a.m.

Commodities will be distributed on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. Distribution may end early if all available commodities are distributed before 10 a.m. Participants may pick up only one food commodity bag per distribution day. Each site will have a listing of individuals who have picked up multiple commodity bags per distribution day since June 25, 2020, and individuals on this list will not be eligible to receive commodities. Furthermore, a letter of warning will be issued.

Participants are asked to adhere the following program guidelines:

Present and have valid photo identification readily available;
Provide village of residency;
Wear a mask at all times;
Remain in your vehicle;
Ensure your trunk is unlocked/open when entering the distribution area; and
Follow traffic directions and signage.

For the latest information on COVID-19, visit dphss.guam.gov or guamrecovery.com. 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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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. 234 - Cumulative Results: Two Test Positive for COVID-19; Profiles of Confirmed Cases;New Food Commodities Distribution Schedule