JIC RELEASE NO. 574 - Results: Two of 591 Test Positive for COVID-19;Free COVID-19 Community Testing Thursday, February 18 at Yona Gym;Guam Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey;COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for Village-Based and UOG Fieldhous

Results: Two New Cases of COVID-19
Two (2) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 591 tests performed on Monday, February 15. One (1) case was identified through contact tracing.

To date, there have been a total of 7,701 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 130 deaths, 71 cases in active isolation, and 7,500 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 Tuesday, February 15, and reflects results from Monday, February 15:

The following provides preliminary COVID-19 vaccinations reported to the JIC on Tuesday, February 16, for vaccinations administered from December 17 to February 15:

*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 15, 2021 | ^^Reflects the previous allocation total of 43,500 and last received allocation of 7,800 on February 7, 2021

Free COVID-19 Community Testing Thursday, February 18 at Yona Gym
Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), in collaboration with the Mayors’

Council of Guam (MCOG), Guam National Guard (GUNG), Guam Police Department (GPD), Guam Fire Department (GFD), and other local agencies will resume COVID-19 community testing on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at the Yona Gym from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

DPHSS will offer up to 250 COVID-19 tests on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents are reminded that this event is a COVID-19 community testing, and NO VACCINATIONS will be offered at this location. 

For the safety of the community and the nurses, only four (4) people per vehicle are allowed to be tested. No symptoms are needed to qualify for testing. Please bring a picture ID.

The Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC) will remain open for COVID-19 testing by appointment only and can be contacted by calling 635-7525/6.

Guam Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Ongoing 
DPHSS, in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is conducting its monthly islandwide random telephone health survey for the Guam Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Program to collect state-specific data on health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services.

The Guam BRFSS is a legitimate survey contracted with Hawaii-based SMS Research and Marketing Services, Inc., to collect the data from adults age 18 years and older. The survey is completely anonymous, and participation is strictly voluntary.

Residents selected to take the survey will receive a call from 1-888-502-7377 (or 1-888-502-BRFSS) and are encouraged to participate. For more information, please email Alyssa Uncangco at alyssa.uncangco@dphss.guam.gov.

Village-Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Agat Gym February 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 on 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 Agat Gym.

COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for February 17 – 20 at UOG Fieldhouse
COVID-19 vaccination clinics resume through Saturday, February 20 at the UOG Fieldhouse. 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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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