JIC RELEASE NO. 625 - VAPPC Holds Virtual Meeting; Seven of 647 Test Positive for COVID-19;COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues - GHS OCD

VAPPC Holds Virtual Meeting
During their virtual meeting on Monday, the Vaccine and Antiviral Prioritization Policy Committee (VAPPC) was updated on Guam’s COVID-19 vaccine allotment for April. Over the weekend, Guam received a total of 53,170 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Department of Public Health and Social Services’ (DPHSS) Immunization Program received 25,740 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines, 15,000 Moderna, and 1,300 Johnson & Johnson/Janssen (J&J/Janssen). Additionally, Guam’s Northern Region Community Health Center received 5,850 Pfizer-BioNTech, 500 Moderna, 100 J&J/Janssen doses. The Southern Region Community Health Center also received a total of 4,680 Pfizer-BioNTech doses.

VAPPC members also discussed the latest developments with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and trials with individuals 12-15 years of age. Discussions on expanding age eligibility, however, were tabled pending approval from both the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Results: Seven New Cases of COVID-19

Seven (7) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 647 tests performed by DPHSS on Sunday, April 4, and tests from additional labs from Friday, April 2 to Sunday, April 4. Six (6) cases reported recent travel history and were identified in quarantine.

To date, there have been a total of 7,823 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 136 deaths, 31 cases in active isolation, and 7,656 not in active isolation.

TODAY’S CAR SCORE1

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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 provides COVID-19 test results from additional labs for Friday, April 2 to Sunday, April 4:

COVID-19 CASE COUNT	TOTAL	NEW CASES REPORTED TODAY	PAST 7 DAYS
COVID-19 CASES:	7,823	7	19
CONFIRMED CASES:	7,613	7	19
PROBABLE CASES:	210	0	0

COVID-19 TESTING ON GUAM	TOTAL	NEW TESTS REPORTED TODAY	7-DAY % POSITIVE
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS	142,690	647	1.1%
MOLECULAR TESTS	132,425	629	1.1%
ANTIGEN TEST	10,265	18	0%
SEROLOGY TESTS	367	1	0%

CASE BREAKDOWN
STATUS	TOTAL	CURRENT ISOLATION LOCATION	TOTAL
COVID-19 Death	136	Hospital	0
Active Isolation	31	Home	13
Not In Isolation	7,656	Isolation Facility	7
Civilian	7,413	Military	11
Military Service Member	410

COVID HOSPITAL CENSUS	Guam Memorial Hospital	Guam Regional Medical City	U.S. Naval Hospital	TOTAL
COVID ADMISSION	0	0	0	0
IN ICU	0	0	0	0
ON VENTILATOR	0	0	0	0

Preliminary COVID-19 vaccinations administered from December 17 to April 4:

Vaccine Maker	1st Doses Administered	2nd Doses Administered	Fully Immunized
Pfizer-BioNTech	36,399	16,761*	16,761
Moderna	19,744**	15,296***	15,296
Johnson & Johnson Janssen	-	-	149****
TOTALS:	56,143	32,057	32,206

*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.

Total Doses Administered	Total Doses Allotted	% Administered	Doses Remaining
88,349^	129,900^^	68.01%	41,551

^As of April 4, 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 April 3, 2021, 25,740 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines and 15,000 Moderna vaccines on April 4, 2021.

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Continue on April 6–17 at UOG Fieldhouse
COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue 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. Residents are encouraged to schedule an Eventbrite appointment at the link provided below.

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.

UNIVERSITY OF GUAM COVID-19 VACCINATION SCHEDULE
DATE	TIME	VACCINE MAKE	LOCATION
Tuesday, April 6 - Saturday, April 17	12 p.m. – 6:30 p.m	Pfizer-BioNTech (Dose 1) Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna (Dose 2)	UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao Register: tinyurl.com/vaccinateguapr6-apr17 Walk-ins limited to 15 per hour
FOR: Residents 16 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and provide government-issued identification to validate age. Upon arrival, individuals 60 years and older will be sent to the front of the line.

Village-Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
Village-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at the locations and times listed below. 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.

VILLAGE-BASED COVID-19 VACCINATION SCHEDULE
DATE	TIME	VACCINE MAKE	LOCATION
Tuesday, April 6	9 a.m. – 3 p.m.	Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2 Limited to 120 doses	Talofofo Gym
Friday, April 9			Asan Mayor’s Office
FOR: Residents 16 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and provide government-issued identification to validate age. Upon arrival, individuals 60 years and older will be sent to the front of the line.

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. 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.

Distribution Date(s)	Village	Distribution Method	No. of Bags
Wednesday, April 7	Piti	Door-to-door distribution for 200 Piti constituents starting at 9 a.m., while supplies last. For more information, call the Piti Mayor’s Office at 472-1232/3.	200
Wednesday, April 7 - Friday, April 9	Asan/ Maina	Door-to-door distribution for Asan/Maina manåmko’, individuals with disabilities, and those who have been furloughed or in need. For more information, contact the Asan/Maina Mayor’s Office at 472-6581/479-2726.	300
Thursday, April 8	Yigo	Drive-thru distribution for 1,000 Yigo constituents at the Yigo Gym, while supplies last. Individuals carpooling should obtain a Yigo Mayor’s verification before the distribution date to verify separate households. One bag per household. If there are remaining bags, staff will deliver door-to-door. Those who did not receive a bag (i.e., no transportation, elderly persons, etc.) will be prioritized. Contact the Yigo Mayor’s Office to schedule pick-up/delivery. For more information, contact the Yigo Mayor’s Office at 653-5248/9446.	1,000

Food commodities for organizations are as follows:

Date	Organization	Distribution Method	No. of Clients
Tuesday, April 6	Sanctuary	Food commodities will be provided in bulk to organizations to distribute directly to their clients/families/households.	30

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 TALOFOFO COVID19 VACCINATION

Click here to view VACCINATIONS APRIL 6-17

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Wildfire

Regularly clean the roof and gutters.
Maintain an area approximately 30’ away from you home that is free of anything that will burn, such as wood piles, dried leaves, newspapers and other brush.
Connect garden hoses long enough to reach any area of the home and fill garbage cans, tubs, or other large containers with water.
Review your homeowner's insurance policy and also prepare/update a list of your home's contents.

Fire Weather

Turn on your TV/radio. You’ll get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.
Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the route to take and have plan of where you will go. Check-in with your friends and family.
Keep your car fueled, in good condition, and stocked with emergency supplies and a change of clothes.

Drought

Conserve water

Take shorter showers.

Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
Run the washer less frequently and only when you have a full load.
Water your lawn less frequently and do so when the temperature is cooler in the early morning or late evening.
When you run the tap to heat or cool water, keep a pitcher to store the water and use it to water plants.
Avoid washing your car.

Practice fire prevention

Don't set off fireworks when conditions are dry.
Deposit cigarette butts in the proper receptacle to avoid starting a
Pour water over camp fires and backyard fire pits to ensure they are completely out before leaving them unattended.

Follow directions from local officials. If there are restrictions on water usage, be sure to heed them.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/wildfires and https://www.ready.gov/drought

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JIC RELEASE NO. 625 - VAPPC Holds Virtual Meeting; Seven of 647 Test Positive for COVID-19;COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues