JIC RELEASE NO. 626 - Two of 494 Test Positive for COVID-19; COVID-19 Community Testing Schedule; COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Schedule

Results: Two New Cases of COVID-19
Two (2) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 494 tests performed Monday, April 5. Two (2) cases reported recent travel history and were identified in quarantine. To date, there have been a total of 7,825 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 136 deaths, 28 cases in active isolation, and 7,661 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 0.2.

The following provides COVID-19 test results from April 5:

Preliminary COVID-19 vaccinations administered from December 17 to April 5:

*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 April 5, 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 Community Testing Schedule
COVID-19 community testing will be held at the locations and times below. No symptoms are needed to qualify for testing. Bring a photo ID. For the safety of the community and nurses, only four (4) people per vehicle are allowed to be tested. Testing for travel purposes will not be conducted at these community testing sites. 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.

COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule
Village-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at the locations and times below. Bring a photo ID. Although walk-ins are accepted, residents are encouraged to register with their respective mayor’s office. Those due for their second dose are reminded to bring their COVID-19 immunization card. 

COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at the UOG Fieldhouse. Residents are encouraged to schedule an Eventbrite appointment HERE or on 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. 
 

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 distribution will be available to village constituents only. Participants must wear a mask, maintain distance, and follow all traffic directions and signage.

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.