JIC RELEASE NO. 568 - Results: Three of 533 Test Positive for COVID-19;COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for Village-Based, UOG, Homebound;Enrolled Provider List for COVID-19 Vaccinations;DEH Processing Center Section Relocation Effective February 15

Results: Three New Cases of COVID-19
Three (3) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 533 tests performed on Wednesday, February 10. 

To date, there have been a total of 7,686 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 130 deaths, 89 cases in active isolation, and 7,467 not in active isolation.

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 Thursday, February 11, and reflects results from Wednesday, February 10:

The following provides preliminary COVID-19 vaccinations reported to the JIC on Thursday, February 11, for vaccinations administered from December 17 to February 10:

*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 10, 2021 | ^^Reflects the previous allocation total of 43,500 and last received allocation of 7,800 on February 7, 2021

Village-Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for February 15, 16 & 19
DPHSS, in partnership with the Mayors’ Council of Guam (MCOG) and the Guam Department of Education (GDOE), continues village-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics Monday, February 15 at the Inarajan Mayor’s Office; Tuesday, February 16 at the Mangilao Senior Citizen Center; and Friday, February 19, at the Agat Gym.

Village-based clinic hours are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Although walk-ins are accepted, eligible village residents are encouraged to register with their respective mayor’s office. Up to 100 doses will be administered at each location.

COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for Feb. 12 & 13 and Feb. 16-20 at UOG Fieldhouse
COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue through Saturday, February 13, at the UOG Fieldhouse from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and resume on Tuesday, February 16 through Saturday, February 20. These clinics will prioritize those due for their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine. Those due for their second dose of the vaccine may get their second dose up to four (4) days early. Due to limited supply, Pfizer-BioNTech first doses will be limited to 60 per hour for eligible individuals. No first doses of the Moderna vaccine will be administered. 

Although all appointment slots are booked through February 13, walk-ins are being accepted. Walk-ins wishing to avoid long wait times are discouraged from arriving at the 1 p.m. hour. Average wait times during this hour are generally 2-3 times longer than those later in the afternoon or early evening. 

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, a photo ID, and proof of Guam residency (Guam Driver's License, Guam ID, Green Card, US or FSM Passport, H1B or H2B visas for skilled workers). Those due for their second dose are reminded to bring their COVID-19 immunization card. This ensures quicker processing and proper documentation.

Homebound COVID-19  Vaccinations Continue Through February 12
DPHSS, in partnership with the MCOG and GDOE, continues homebound vaccinations for those who pre-registered with their respective village mayor and met the eligibility criteria. The homebound vaccinations schedule for this week is as follows: 

Enrolled Provider List for COVID-19 Vaccinations
In addition to mass vaccination clinics held at the UOG Fieldhouse, eligible Guam residents may contact any of the participating enrolled providers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine:

Public and private clinics and pharmacies may become enrolled providers after first agreeing to participate in the DPHSS vaccination program. Enrolled providers must meet federal storage and handling requirements for COVID-19 vaccines as established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), designate staff to complete CDC online training and certification courses, and enroll to report vaccine administration through DPHSS Immunization Registry to meet CDC reporting requirements. Enrolled providers will continue to receive COVID-19 vaccination allocations from DPHSS monthly if the island’s vaccination allocation supply permits and if they continue to uphold these requirements.

DEH Processing Center Section Relocation Effective February 15
Effective Monday, February 15, 2021, DPHSS Division of Environmental Health (DEH) Processing Center Section (PCS) operations will be conducted at 155 Hessler Road in Hagåtña, previously the old Legislature building. Hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. All scheduled training courses from February 15 to 20, 2021 will remain at the Guam Environmental Public Health Laboratory in Dededo. Effective February 22, 2021, all training courses will be provided in Hagåtña.  

As a reminder, all Health Certificate applicants who test positive for tuberculosis (TB) or are known positive reactors must obtain a clearance at the TB Program Office prior to submitting their Health Certificate application at the new location in Hagåtña. The TB Program Office is located in the Northern Regional Community Health Center in Dededo and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., except observed Government of Guam holidays.

DEH PCS issues Health Certificates, Sanitary Permits, and Guam Controlled Substances Registration. For more information, please contact DEH at 300-9579 or via e-mail at dphss-deh@dphss.guam.gov.

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.

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.