JIC RELEASE NO. 576 - Results: Two of 403 Test Positive for COVID-19; Guam Receives 2 Additional Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers; FSM GRMC Vaccination Outreach on Friday, February 19;COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for Homebound, Village-Based, and UOG Field

Results: Two New Cases of COVID-19
Two (2) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 403 tests performed on Wednesday, February 17. One (1) case reported recent travel history and was identified in quarantine.

To date, there have been a total of 7,705 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 130 deaths, 47 cases in active isolation, and 7,528 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 18, and reflects results from Wednesday, February 17:

The following provides preliminary COVID-19 vaccinations reported to the JIC on Thursday, February 18, for vaccinations administered from December 17 to February 17:

*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 17, 2021 | ^^Reflects the previous allocation total of 43,500 and last received allocation of 7,800 on February 7, 2021

Guam Receives 2 Additional Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers
A shipment of two ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers capable of storing COVID-19 vaccines arrived on Guam on Wednesday, February 17. With the addition of the two ULT freezers, the Government of Guam now has five ULT freezers. Of the five ULT freezers, four are currently operational while one is being serviced. The two ULT freezers delivered to Guam were made possible through a partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 

FSM GRMC Vaccination Outreach on Friday, February 19
The Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) will be holding a Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) COVID-19 vaccination outreach on Friday, February 19, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at GRMC in Dededo. This effort will prioritize FSM community members who meet current eligibility requirements and need the first dose of the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Up to 150 doses will be administered. Please bring a photo ID. 

GRMC has also partnered with FSM leadership to provide outreach to the FSM community. For more information on this initiative, click here. 

UPDATE: Village-Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for Feb. 19, 22, 23 & 26
DPHSS, in partnership with MCOG, and GDOE, continues village-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Friday, February 19 at the Agat Gym; Monday, February 22 at the Santa Rita Senior Center; Tuesday, February 23 at the Yona Gym; and Friday, February 26 at the Barrigada Community Center. Village-based COVID-19 vaccination 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 clinic location.

COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for February 19 – 20 & 23 – 27 at UOG Fieldhouse
COVID-19 vaccination clinics resume through Saturday, February 20, and Tuesday, February 23 to Saturday, February 27 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.

DOE Division of Food Nutrition Helpline
The Department of Education Division of Food Nutrition Service would like the public to contact them if there are any concerns with the Grab and Go (GNG) Meals. Patrons may call (671) 475-6760 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday or send an email to FNSMD-LEA@gdoe.net.

The GNG meals are to be consumed by the Friday of the week it was distributed for (i.e., If meals are distributed on February 19, they are to be consumed by Friday, February 26). This is to ensure optimal safety with food consumption for children 0-18 years. Please note the GNG meals must not be stored for longer than one week from the day it was distributed and received.

Please be advised the GNG meals are intended to be consumed by children between 0-18 years old and NOT to be sold, traded, or used in lieu of payment for any reason whatsoever.

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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