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For information on COVID-19 cases, visit the official COVID-19 Situation Report and Dashboard at http://dphss.guam.gov/covid-19/.
93rd COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported
The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 93rd COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) at approximately 12:06 p.m. The patient was a 59-year-old male with underlying conditions that were further compounded by COVID-19. He was a known COVID-19 case.
"May his memory be a blessing to those he left behind. Though words are never enough, to his family and friends, Jeff, Lt. Governor Josh, and I send our deepest condolences and sympathies," said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. "Each of us plays a part in this fight. We must continue to remain vigilant and slow the spread of this virus as best we can."
Cumulative Results
To date, there have been a total of 5,924 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 1,890 cases in active isolation and 3,942 not in active isolation.
As of November 13, 2020, there have been 93 COVID-19-related fatalities. Though one recently confirmed COVID-19-related fatality was reported by the Joint Information Center today, it will not be officially included in the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) COVID-19 Situation Report until Monday, November 16.
As of November 13, 2020 the COVID Area Risk (CAR) Score is 39.3. The CAR Score accounts for the incidence of new cases, how well current testing identifies these cases, and the rate of spread. An ideal CAR Score for Guam would be 5.0 and below. To learn more about the CAR Score, visit Strive for Five.
Of the 74 newly confirmed cases, eight (8) cases were identified through contact tracing. Eight (8) cases reported recent travel from the United States and were identified in quarantine.
The following breakdown provides cumulative COVID-19 test results reported to the Joint Information Center on Friday, November 13 and reflects results from Thursday, November 12:
|
Laboratory |
New Cases Reported on Friday, November 13 |
Samples Tested on Thursday, November 12 |
Total Negative Tests (March 12 - November 12) |
Total Reported Cases (March 12 - November 13, 2020) |
|
Department of Public Health & Social Services (DPHSS) Guam Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) |
44 |
532 |
36,985 |
3,248 |
|
Department of Defense (DoD) |
1 |
56 |
8,704 |
578 |
|
Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DLS) |
6 |
46 |
9,549 |
896 |
|
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Laboratory |
2 |
35 |
6,164 |
366 |
|
Guam National Guard (GUNG) Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
17 |
0 |
|
Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) Laboratory |
4 |
40 |
4,661 |
285 |
|
Private Clinics |
16 |
114 |
3,515 |
438 |
|
Other Laboratories |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
2 |
|
Probable Case |
1 |
20 |
773 |
111 |
|
AS OF 10 PM, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2020 |
Total Confirmed: 74 |
Total Samples Tested: 843 |
Total Negative Tests: 70,368 |
Total COVID-19 Cases: 5,924 |
|
COVID HOSPITAL CENSUS |
Guam Memorial Hospital |
Guam Regional Medical City |
U.S. Naval Hospital |
TOTAL |
|
COVID ADMISSION |
69 |
3 |
6 |
78 |
|
IN ICU |
14 |
1 |
3 |
18 |
|
ON VENTILATOR |
10 |
0 |
1 |
11 |
Profiles of Confirmed Cases
|
MEDICAL STATUS |
GENDER |
RESIDENCE |
TRAVEL HISTORY1 |
AGE GROUP |
EPI LINK TO COVID-19 CASE3 |
|
Stable: 1,812 Hospitalized: 78 Released: 3,942 Deaths: 93 |
Female: 2,525 Male: 3,399 |
North: 3,365 Central: 1,536 South: 687 Homeless: 04 Non-resident: 77 |
U.S.: 205 Dubai: 02 Japan: 01 Mexico: 01 Philippines: 30 Singapore: 01 Identified in Quarantine2: 208 |
90+: 10 80-89: 43 70-79: 161 60-69: 473 50-59: 878 40-49: 1,040 30-39: 1,132 20-29: 1,252 10-19: 587 0-9: 348 |
Household: 1,508 Community: 838 Workplace: 798 Healthcare: 68 |
1Some cases traveled to more than one country
2Includes home/self-quarantine and quarantine in a Government of Guam facility
3 Some cases have more than one link to other COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 Community Outreach for Core Tech Workforce
DPHSS, in collaboration with the Dededo Mayor’s Office, Guam Homeland Security, Department of Public of Works, University of Guam School of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the Guam Community College Nursing and Allied Health Department, will be holding a COVID-19 community outreach for Core Tech International (CTI) on Saturday, November 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ukudu Temporary Workforce Housing site.
Over 500 H2-B workers will be tested for COVID-19. DPHSS’ mobile lab will be set up at tomorrow’s outreach to be able to produce same-day results.
DPHSS will continue to work with CTI to ensure proper isolation of known positive cases, quarantine of close contacts, and to mitigate any spread of COVID-19 through contact tracing and investigation.
DOC Establishes Information Center
In response to the influx of calls from family due to confirmed COVID-19 cases among the prison population, the Department of Corrections (DOC) has established an information center for inquiries regarding inmates and detainees.
DOC’s information center number is 734-4016. This phone line will be manned by DOC case workers and will be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Callers are reminded that DOC cannot disclose confidential information, such as COVID-19 test results. Prisoners, however, can contact their families via the PayTel phone system to provide updates.
GBHWC Crisis Hotline
The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) has a Crisis Hotline that is available 24/7 at (671) 647-8833/4. For those feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed or are needing to talk to someone, GBHWC has experienced providers available and ready to assist the community with any heightened stress and anxiety experienced as a result of COVID-19.
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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