JIC RELEASE NO. 561 - Results: 14 of 428 Test Positive for COVID-19;Additional 9,200 Moderna Vaccines Arrives;COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on February 6;UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for February 9-13 at UOG Fieldhouse - GHS OCD

Results: Fourteen New Cases of COVID-19
Fourteen (14) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 428 tests performed on Thursday, February 4. One (1) case reported recent travel history and was identified in quarantine. Two (2) cases were identified through contact tracing.

To date, there have been a total of 7,636 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 129 deaths, 91 cases in active isolation and 7,416 not in active isolation.

TODAY’S CAR SCORE1

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1The COVID Area Risk (CAR) Score accounts for the incidence of new cases, how well current testing identifies these cases, and the rate of spread. The ideal long-term goal is to sustain a CAR Score of 2.5 or less, which has been shown to correlate with very low to zero COVID-related hospitalizations and deaths.

The following tables provide COVID-19 test results reported to the JIC on Friday, February 5 and reflects results from Thursday, February 4:

COVID-19 CASE COUNT	TOTAL	NEW CASES REPORTED TODAY	PAST 7 DAYS
COVID-19 CASES:	7,636	14	57
CONFIRMED CASES:	7,429	14	57
PROBABLE CASES:	207	0	0

COVID-19 TESTING ON GUAM	TOTAL	NEW TESTS REPORTED TODAY	7-DAY % POSITIVE
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS	117,373	428	1.7%
MOLECULAR TESTS	108,981	369	1.8%
ANTIGEN TEST	8,392	59	0.0%
SEROLOGY TESTS	343	0	33%

COVID HOSPITAL CENSUS	Guam Memorial Hospital	Guam Regional Medical City	U.S. Naval Hospital	TOTAL
COVID ADMISSION	5	1	0	6
IN ICU	2	0	0	2
ON VENTILATOR	2	0	0	2

CASE BREAKDOWN
STATUS		SEX		CURRENT ISOLATION LOCATION
COVID-19 Death	129	Female	3,204	Hospital	6
Active Isolation	91	Male	4,432	Home	35
Not In Isolation	7,416	AGE GROUP		Isolation Facility	20
Civilian	7,259	0-9	470	Military	30
Military Service Member	377	10-19	782	EPI-LINK TO COVID-19 CASE
Travel History	413	20-29	1,582	Household Contact	2,003
US	362	30-39	1,414	Community Contact	1,046
Dubai	2	40-49	1,419	Workplace Contact	1,240
Japan	4	50-59	1,116	Healthcare Contact	86
Mexico	1	60-69	586	RESIDENCE
Philippines	43	70-79	198	North	4,283
Singapore	1	80-89	58	Central	2,024
Identified in Quarantine	385	90+	11	South	915
				Homeless	4
				Non-resident	100

The following provides preliminary COVID-19 vaccinations reported to the JIC on Friday, February 5 for vaccinations administered from December 17 to February 4:

Vaccine Maker	Total Doses Administered	1st Doses Administered	2nd Doses Administered	Individuals Fully Immunized
Pfizer-BioNTech	20,460	13,296	7,164*	7,164
Moderna	12,126	11,897**	229***	229
TOTALS:	32,586	25,193	7,393	7,393

*Administering second doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccinations began on January 4, 2021.

**Administering first doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations began on January 8, 2021.

***Administering second doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations began on January 29, 2021.

Total Doses Administered	Total Doses Allotted	% Administered	Doses Remaining
32,586^	43,500^^	74.91%	10,914

^As of February 4, 2021 | ^^Reflects the previous allocation total of 34,300 and last received allocation of 9,200 on February 4, 2021

Additional 9,200 Moderna Vaccines Arrive
A total of 9,200 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine arrived on Thursday, February 4, as part of Guam’s February vaccine allocation of 17,000 doses. This supply ensures an additional 4,600 individuals can be fully immunized and brings Guam’s total alloted doses received to 43,500. An additional 7,800 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are expected to arrive this weekend.

DPHSS COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC SCHEDULE: FEBRUARY 6 – 13

DATE

TIME

VACCINE MAKE

LOCATION & REGISTRATION

Saturday,

Feb. 6

9 a.m. - 3 p.m

Moderna (Dose 1 & 2)

Pfizer-BioNTech (Dose 2)

Okkodo High School, Dededo

Saturday,

Feb. 6

1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Moderna (Dose 2)

UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao

SOLD OUT (A limited number of walk-ins will be accepted hourly)

Tuesday,

Feb. 9

Moderna (Dose 2)

Pfizer-BioNTech (Dose 2)

UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao

Wednesday,

Feb. 10

UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao

Thursday,

Feb. 11

UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao

Friday,

Feb. 12

UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao

Saturday,

Feb. 13

UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao

PHASE 1a/1b/c – CATEGORY: Healthcare workers; local and federal law enforcement personnel; Childcare Center employees; adults 55 years and older; Mayors’ Council of Guam (limited to mayors, vice mayors and mayoral staff); funeral homes, mortuary, and cemetery staff; service providers contracted with the DPHSS Division of Senior Citizens providing direct patient or client care such as transportation for medical appointments, homebound meals, in-home services, caregiver services, case management, shelter care, adult day care, and other direct services; and others who are due for dose two of the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for February 6
The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), in partnership with the Office of the Governor, the Guam National Guard, Guam Department of Education, University of Guam School of Health, Mayors’ Council of Guam, Department of Public Works, Guam Department of Labor, Guam Fire Department, Guam Police Department, the Serve Guam Commission which oversees the AmeriCorps Guam Program, the Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense, and the Judiciary of Guam, continues COVID-19 vaccination clinics for eligible residents.

A vaccination clinic is scheduled for Okkodo High School on Saturday, February 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Priority will be given to those due for the second dose of the Moderna vaccine. Eligible residents are advised to schedule an appointment online via Eventbrite at the link provided above or click here. A limited number of walk-ins will be accepted hourly.

All appointment slots are booked for UOG Fieldhouse through Saturday, February 6. A limited number of walk-ins will be accepted hourly.

UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for February 9-13 at UOG Fieldhouse
COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue Tuesday, February 9 through Saturday, February 13 at the UOG Fieldhouse from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. These clinics will prioritize those due for their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine. Pfizer-BioNTech first doses will be limited to 50 per hour for eligible individuals. No first doses of the Moderna vaccine will be administered. Residents are advised to schedule an appointment online via Eventbrite. Click here to schedule and to learn more about eligibility requirements.

Due to a higher demand for second dose vaccines on Wednesday, February 10, there is a separate Eventbrite link to schedule appointments. This clinic will prioritize those due for their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine. Pfizer-BioNTech first doses will be limited to 50 per hour for eligible individuals. No first doses of the Moderna vaccine will be administered.

Click here to schedule and to learn more about eligibility requirements.

Please bring a digital or hard copy appointment confirmation and a photo ID. Those due for their second dose are reminded to bring their COVID-19 immunization card. This ensures quicker processing and proper documentation.

Pre-screening Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccinations
To take the COVID-19 vaccine, you must meet the following pre-screening eligibility criteria*:

Must not be currently infected with COVID-19 or previously exposed within the last 14 days
Must not have received any other vaccine, such as the flu shot, in the last 14 days

*Please note: If this is your first time receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, please make sure you have never taken other COVID-19 vaccine products. Please visit dphss.guam.gov to view the pre-screening eligibility.

V-Safe Vaccine Symptom Monitoring
After receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, register for v-safe, offered by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). V-safe is a smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins. You can quickly report side effects and depending on your answers, you may receive a call from CDC. V-safe will remind you to get your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Sign up at vsafe.cdc.gov.

Do Not Share Images of Your Vaccination Card on Social Media
Refrain from sharing images of your COVID-19 vaccination card on social media. Vaccination cards contain sensitive information (full name, birth date, and location), making you susceptible to identity theft. Keep your vaccination card safe at all times.

GBHWC Crisis Hotline
The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) has a Crisis Hotline 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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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. 561 - Results: 14 of 428 Test Positive for COVID-19;Additional 9,200 Moderna Vaccines Arrives;COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on February 6;UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for February 9-13 at UOG Fieldhouse