JIC RELEASE NO. 587 - Results: One of 121 Tests Positive for COVID-19;COVID-19 Community Testing in Dededo Friday, March 5;DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2021-08

Results: One New Case of COVID-19
One new case of COVID-19 was identified out of 121 tests performed on Sunday, February 28. 

To date, there have been a total of 7,737 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 131 deaths, 42 cases in active isolation, and 7,564 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 Monday, March 1, and reflects results from Sunday, February 28:

The following provides preliminary COVID-19 vaccinations reported to the JIC on Sunday, February 28, for vaccinations administered from December 17 to February 28:

*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 28, 2021. Total doses administered and allotted doses differ as vaccinators were able to draw additional doses per vial. Additionally, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s February 25, 2021 revision of their Fact Sheet relative to the Pfizer-BioNTech Emergency Use Authorization now states “After dilution, one vial contains 6 doses of 0.3 mL. Vial labels and cartons may state that after dilution, a vial contains 5 doses of 0.3 mL. The information in this Fact Sheet regarding the number of doses per vial after dilution supersedes the number of doses stated on vial labels and cartons.” | ^^Reflects the previous allocation total of 43,500 and last received allocation of 7,800 on February 7, 2021

COVID-19 Community Testing in Dededo Friday
The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), in collaboration with the Mayors’ Council of Guam, Guam National Guard, Guam Department of Education, Guam Police Department, Guam Fire Department, and other GovGuam and federal agencies, continues COVID-19 community testing on Friday, March 5 at the Astumbo Gym in Dededo from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

DPHSS will offer up to 200 COVID-19 tests on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents are reminded that this event is only a COVID-19 community testing. 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.

DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2021-08
DPHSS issued Guidance Memo 2021-08, relative to requiring organized, non-contact sports for training and competition to implement mitigation measures to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus that causes COVID-19 from person-to-person spread and touching contact surfaces, during during Pandemic Condition of Readiness 3 (PCOR 3), and in accordance with Executive Order No. 2021-04. 

EFFECTIVE 8 A.M., MARCH 1, 2021: the following non-contact sports are approved for training and competition:

1. Baseball 
2. Board sports (bodyboarding, longboarding, skateboarding, surfing); 
3. Bowling
4. Cricket
5. Croquet
6. Cross country (limited to middle and high school)
7. Cue sports (carom billiards, pool, snooker); 
8. Cycle sports (BMX, mountain bicycling, road bicycling); 
9. Dancing (solo, group non-contact maintain 6 feet social distancing);
10. Darts; 
11. Golf
12. Gymnastics; 
13. Motorsports (ATVs, drifting, motorcycles, track racing); 
14. Paddling sports (kayaking, stand up paddling) limited to one person; 
15. Racket sports (badminton, table tennis, tennis); 
16. Shooting sports (archery, practical shooting); 
17. Softball; 
18. Strength sports (bodybuilding, powerlifting, strongman, weightlifting); 
19. Track and field; 
20. Volleyball; 
21. Water sports (diving, fishing, swimming); 
22. Any other sport identified as non-contact by the Department of Public Health and Social Services 

DPHSS defines “Non-Contact Sporting Events and Activities” as sports that can be conducted while substantially maintaining appropriate social distancing, and any direct contact amongst participants are incidental to the activity.

To read DPHSS Guidance Memorandum 2021-08, click HERE. 

All sports organizations and leagues must submit a COVID-19 written mitigation plan to DPHSS via email at PCOR3plans@dphss.guam.gov before the start of the event/activity. Written mitigation plans should include the following provisions, in accordance with Guidance Memo 2021-08: use of face masks; physical distancing; health and hygiene; health and safety of athletes, coaches, officials and spectators; and cleaning and disinfection. For more information, call DPHSS Division of Environmental Health at 300-9579, or email dphss-deh@dphss.guam.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. 

Click here to view COVID19 TESTING MARCH 5

Click here to view DPHSS Guidance Memorandum 2021-08