JIC RELEASE NO. 564 - 130th COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported; Results: Six of 99 Test Positive for COVID-19; Additional 7,800 Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccines Arrive; COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for February 9-13 at UOG Fieldhouse;COVID-19 Homebound Vaccinati

130th COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported
The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 130th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) on February 7, 2021, at approximately 9:15 a.m. The patient was an 18-year-old female with no known medical history. She was admitted to the GMH Emergency Room today and tested positive upon evaluation.

“To her family and friends, Jeff, Lt. Governor Josh, and I express our condolences and sympathies. Please know you are not alone in your grief,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “To the people of Guam, our mourning must come with action. We cannot forget the necessary precautions we need to take to keep this island safe.”

Results: Six New Cases of COVID-19

Six (6) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 99 tests performed on Saturday, February 6. 

To date, there have been a total of 7,649 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 130 deaths, 103 cases in active isolation, and 7,416 not in active isolation.

1The COVID Area Risk (CAR) Score will be recalculated once reports from all participating labs are up to date. The 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 Sunday, February 7, and reflects results from Saturday, February 6:

The following provides preliminary COVID-19 vaccinations reported to the JIC on Sunday, February 7, for vaccinations administered from December 17 to February 6:

*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.

^As of February 6, 2021 | ^^Reflects the previous allocation total of 43,500 and last received allocation of 7,800 on February 7, 2021

Additional 7,800 Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccines Arrive

A total of 7,800 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine arrived on Sunday, February 7, as part of Guam’s February vaccine allocation of 17,000 doses. This supply ensures an additional 3,900 individuals can be fully immunized and brings Guam’s total allotted doses received to date to 51,300. With the arrival of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines tonight, and the 9,200 doses of Moderna vaccines on Thursday, February 4, Guam’s February allocation is now complete. 

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. 

Upon arrival, individuals 70 years and older will be sent to the front of the line. 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.

COVID-19 Homebound Vaccinations Continue February 8 – 12

DPHSS, in partnership with the MCOG, and GDOE, continues homebound vaccinations for those who pre-registered with their respective village mayors and met the eligibility criteria. The homebound vaccinations schedule for this week is as follows: 

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.

Food Commodities Distribution Through Village Mayors Continues

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), continues the distribution of food commodities at the village level. Recipients will receive TEFAP food commodities per household that may include instant milk, canned peaches, canned mixed fruits, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce, canned pork, canned chicken, frozen shrimp, kidney beans, pistachios, oat circle cereal, crispy hexagon cereal, bottled grapefruit juice, and banana chips. Food commodity distribution in each village will be available to village constituents only. Participants are reminded to wear a mask, maintain physical distancing, and follow all traffic directions and signage. 

Village Mayor’s distribution schedule is as follows:

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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