JIC RELEASE NO. 619 - Governor Lou Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2021-07;Results: One of 439 Test Positive for COVID-19;COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues;COVID-19 Community Testing on April 5 in Tiyan

Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2021-07

Today, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order No. 2021-07 relative to extending the public health emergency declaration for an additional thirty (30) day period to May 1, 2021, and orders such that:
 

• GUAM CONTINUES TO BE IN PCOR 3, during which most activities are permitted to operate under moderate restrictions imposed in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community. 

• EFFECTIVE AT 8:00AM ON THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021, indoor dining at eating and drinking establishments shall continue to operate at no more than fifty percent (50%) of the occupancy load, subject to requirements and limitations set forth in applicable DPHSS Guidance, and may now allow up to eight (8) persons to be seated together when dining indoors, with six (6) feet distance between tables. Outdoor dining shall continue to be permitted with no more than fifteen (15) persons per table or per party.

• EFFECTIVE AT 8:00AM ON THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021, Congregations, or “social gatherings” as meetings for common and singular purposes of more than one (1) person where individuals are not members of a single household shall be limited to no more than fifty (50) persons. The terms “social gathering” and “congregation” are not intended to include meetings of businesses, organizations, or government agencies held for the purpose of carrying out official business of such entities.

Individuals and businesses who fail to comply with applicable DPHSS Guidance Memoranda and Directives may be subject to fines pursuant to 10 G.C.A. §19802 and 26 GAR Chapter 4 Article 28, as well as any other penalties available under Guam law. DPHSS and affected agencies may enforce applicable enforcement statutes and regulations with the assistance of the Guam Police Department.
 

Results: One New Case of COVID-19

One (1) new case of COVID-19 was identified out of 439 tests performed on Monday, March 29. To date, there have been a total of 7,805 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 134 deaths, 34 cases in active isolation, and 7,637 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 from Monday, March 29:
 

Preliminary COVID-19 vaccinations administered from December 17 to March 29:

*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.

****Johnson &Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccinations began on March 15 and were developed as a one-dose series.
 

^As of March 29 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 six doses of 0.3 mL. Vial labels and cartons may state that after dilution, a vial contains five 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 86,560 and last received an allocation of 1,300 Johnson & Johnson Janssen vaccines on March 8, 2021.

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics on March 30-April 2 & April 6-April 17 at UOG Fieldhouse
COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue through April 2, from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday, April 6 to Saturday, April 17, from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the UOG Fieldhouse. These clinics will administer first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and second doses of both the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is not available at the UOG vaccination clinic at this time.

Eligibility is open to residents 16 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and provide government-issued identification to validate age. The parent or legal guardian will also be required to sign a consent form on behalf of the minor to receive the vaccine. 

Walk-ins will be accepted at a limited rate of 15 per hour. Walk-ins wishing to avoid longer wait times are discouraged from lining up before the 10 a.m. opening and are asked to expect reasonable delays. Upon arrival, individuals 60 years and older will be sent to the front of the line. 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, FSM, Palau, or RMI Passport). Those due for their second dose are reminded to bring their COVID-19 immunization card. This ensures quicker processing and proper documentation.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), those due for their second dose of the vaccine may get their second dose up to four (4) days early or 42 days after. The CDC further states that if it is not feasible to adhere to the recommended interval and a delay in vaccination is unavoidable, the second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines may be administered up to 6 weeks (42 days) after the first dose.
 

Village-Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for April 2
Village-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at the locations listed below. Clinic hours are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m or while supplies last. Patients due for their second dose will be prioritized. Bring a photo ID and COVID-19 immunization card. Although walk-ins are accepted, residents are encouraged to register with their respective mayor’s office. 
 

Homebound Vaccinations Continue April 2

Homebound vaccinations continue for those pre-registered with their village mayor. 
 

Food Commodities Distribution Continues
The Guam Department of Education (GDOE), State Agency for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Nutrition Service, continues food commodities distribution at the village level. Recipients will receive TEFAP food commodities per household that may include canned chicken, chicken in a pouch, spaghetti sauce, mixed fruits, peaches, plums, yellow split peas, pistachios, hazelnuts, circle oat cereal, crispy hexagon cereal, and bottled cranapple juice. Distribution will be available to village constituents only. Commodities are also provided in bulk to the community organizations to distribute directly to their clients/families/households. Participants must wear a mask, maintain distance, and follow all traffic directions and signage.

Village Mayor’s distribution schedule is as follows:

Food commodities for organizations are as follows:

COVID-19 Community Testing on April 5 in Tiyan
COVID-19 community testing will be held on Monday, April 5, at the Old Carnival Grounds in Tiyan, Barrigada, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. DPHSS will offer up to 150 COVID-19 tests on a first-come, first-served basis. COVID-19 testing for travel purposes will not be conducted at this community testing site. Individuals seeking COVID-19 testing to travel off-island may contact the DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center at 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment for testing.

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. Bring a photo ID. 

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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