JIC RELEASE NO. 357 - Cumulative Results: 28 Test Positive for COVID-19; Profiles of Confirmed Cases; Governor Signs Executive Order No. 2020-34; One Additional GDOE Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19; Two GPD Officers Test Positive for COVID-19

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

Cumulative Results
The following breakdown provides cumulative COVID-19 test results reported to the Joint Information Center on Thursday, September 24 and reflects results from Wednesday, September 23:

Of the 28 newly reported cases, 10 cases were identified through contact tracing.

To date, there have been a total of 2,263 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 38 deaths, 657 cases in active isolation, and 1,568 not in active isolation. Of those cases, 1,996 are classified as civilians and 267 are military service members. 

Profiles of Confirmed Cases

1Hospitalization rate is based on intake numbers reported to the JIC. This number may be subject to change. 

2Some cases traveled to more than one country  

3Includes home/self-quarantine and quarantine in a Government of Guam facility 

Governor Signs Executive Order No. 2020-34
Today, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order (EO) No. 2020-34, relative to instituting the Safer-at-Home Advisory. Under EO 2020-34, Guam remains in Pandemic Condition of Readiness (PCOR) 1 with some relaxation of previous restrictions. 

Effective September 25, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., additional non-essential businesses are permitted to operate, including retail, personal care services, and general office work. These businesses shall operate at no greater than twenty-five percent (25%) occupancy load and must implement mitigation measures set forth in applicable Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) Guidance. This includes, but is not limited to, social distancing of at least six (6) feet; posting of appropriate signage; frequent cleaning of all surfaces; mandating the wearing of face masks; and permitting and encouraging teleworking. Certain businesses will be required to maintain a log of customers. 

Federal government and Government of Guam agencies are permitted to operate under those same restrictions. Customer service functions critical to the health and safety of the community may continue at full operation. Business-related customer service operations are authorized on a limited basis subject to approval by DPHSS. All other customer service functions may occur by appointment.

In-person outdoor dining is permitted at eating and drinking establishments with restrictions. Diners must be members of the same household, tables are limited to 6 people, and there must be six (6) feet distance between tables. Eating and drinking establishments must additionally keep a log of customers.

Subject to DPHSS Guidance, additional recreational activities are authorized to include socially distanced activities, such as golf, tennis, scuba diving, and individual water activities. No congregations between participants shall be permitted, and no spectators are allowed.

All public gatherings or congregations not specifically authorized remain prohibited.

Effective September 26, 2020 at 12:00 p.m., all persons entering Guam shall be subject to a fourteen (14) day quarantine at a Government Quarantine Facility, in accordance with applicable Guam law. On the sixth (6th) day of an individual's quarantine at the Government Quarantine Facility, the individual may be administered a COVID-19 test by DPHSS or another designated provider. In the event the individual receives a negative result, the individual is permitted to complete the remainder of their quarantine at their approved rental lodging or private residence, subject to DPHSS monitoring and other requirements specified in applicable DPHSS Guidance. Individuals receiving a positive COVID-19 test result shall be subject to applicable law and DPHSS Guidance for isolation.

One Additional GDOE Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
On Thursday, September 24, 2020, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) confirmed that one additional employee from Daniel L. Perez Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. This case was identified through contact tracing efforts.

The GDOE is working closely with DPHSS to conduct contact tracing and close contacts of the confirmed case will be contacted directly by DPHSS. A close contact is an individual who has come in face-to-face contact with a confirmed COVID-19 individual for at least 10 minutes or more and within six feet, or who has had direct contact with infectious secretions of the confirmed COVID-19 individual (e.g. being coughed on). 

Areas of the campus have been identified for cleaning and disinfecting as needed. GDOE employees will not have access to these areas until cleaning has been completed.

Two GPD Officers Test Positive for COVID-19
On Tuesday September 22, 2020, the Guam Police Department (GPD) learned that through COVID-19 contact tracing investigation, two GPD officers assigned to a specialized unit have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently in isolation.  

One of the officers is in home isolation while the other is isolating in a Government of Guam isolation facility.  

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. 

Click Here to View 20.0924 Executive Order No. 2020-34 - Relative to Instituting Safer-At-Home Advisory