JIC RELEASE NO. 645 - Two of 648 Test Positive for COVID-19; COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues Next Week

   

JIC RELEASE NO. 645 - Two of 648 Test Positive for COVID-19; COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues Next Week

Results: Two New Cases of COVID-19

Two (2) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 648 tests performed on Thursday, April 22. One (1) case was identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 7,911 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 136 deaths, 63 cases in active isolation, and 7,712 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 1.0. The community is reminded to remain vigilant:

  • Remain home if you are sick. Keep away from others who are sick and limit face-to-face contact with others. 
  • Keep a safe distance of 6 ft. or more between yourself and others who are outside of your household.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
  • If visiting elderly family members, continue to practice social distancing to protect those you love.
 

UPDATE: Free COVID-19 Testing Available
The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) will offer free COVID-19 testing to staff and patrons of A-Class Lounge and The Tsubaki Tower at the locations and times below: 

COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING SCHEDULE

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Saturday,

April 24

9 a.m. – 3  p.m.

first-come, first-served

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo

 

For staff and patrons of A-Class Lounge on or after April 7 and staff and guests of The Tsubaki Tower between April 14 – 18

Monday, April 26

9 a.m. – 12  p.m.

140 COVID-19 tests, first-come, first-served

The Tsubaki Tower, Tumon

 

For Tsubaki Tower employees 

Tuesday,

April 27

9 a.m. – 12  p.m.

200 COVID-19 tests, first-come, first-served

Old carnival grounds in Tiyan, Barrigada

 

For staff and patrons of A-Class Lounge on or after April 7 and staff and guests of The Tsubaki Tower between April 14 – 18

Minors must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian and provide government-issued identification to validate age. The parent/legal guardian will also be required to sign a consent form on behalf of the minor to be tested for COVID-19.

 

Staff and patrons who were at the A-Class Lounge on or after April 7 and staff and guests who were at The Tsubaki Tower between April 14 – 18 should monitor for symptoms and get tested. COVID-19 symptoms include, but are not limited to:

  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath 
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Muscle pain
  • Sore throat
  • New loss of taste or smell

This list is not exhaustive of all possible symptoms. Other less common symptoms have been reported, including gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends individuals get tested between five to seven days after exposure to a positive COVID-19 case. DPHSS encourages staff, guests, and patrons to follow these recommended guidelines. If you develop any of the symptoms described above, contact your medical provider, or call 311 option 1 for more information. If your symptoms are severe, seek medical attention immediately or call 911.


UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule
COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at the locations and times below. Please bring a photo ID. Those due for their second dose are reminded to bring their COVID-19 immunization card.

UOG FIELDHOUSE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC

DATE

TIME

VACCINE

LOCATION



 

Saturday, April 24

 

12 p.m. -

6:30 p.m



 

Pfizer-BioNTech 

Dose 1 

 (Ages 16 & 17 only) 

 

Moderna Dose 1

(Ages 18+)

 

Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna

(Dose 2)

UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao

Register at bit.ly/vaccinateguapr20-apr24

 
  • If “sold out,” walk-ins are accepted

  • Walk-ins limited to 15 per hour

  • Bring appointment confirmation, photo ID, and proof of Guam residency (Guam Driver's License, Guam ID, Green Card, US, FSM, Palau, or RMI Passport) 

  • Immunization card is not an EventBrite appointment confirmation - use link above to make an appointment. 

 

Tuesday, April 27 - Saturday, May 1 

 

11 a.m. - 

5:30 p.m. 

UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao

Register at bit.ly/vaccinateguapr27-may1

 
  • If “sold out,” walk-ins are accepted

  • Walk-ins limited to 15 per hour

  • Bring appointment confirmation, photo ID, and proof of Guam residency (Guam Driver's License, Guam ID, Green Card, US, FSM, Palau, or RMI Passport) 

  • Immunization card is not an EventBrite appointment confirmation - use link above to make an appointment. 

DPHSS SOUTHERN REGION COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC

 

Saturday, April 24 

 

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

 

Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna 

(Dose 1 & 2)

Southern Region Community Health Center

Register at: tinyurl.com/path2half424

 
  • If “sold out,” walk-ins are accepted

  • Walk-ins limited to 10 per hour

  • Bring appointment confirmation, photo ID, and proof of Guam residency (Guam Driver's License, Guam ID, Green Card, US, FSM, Palau, or RMI Passport) 

  • Immunization card is not an EventBrite appointment confirmation - use link above to make an appointment. 

YIGO GYM AMERICAN MEDICAL CENTER COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC

 

Sunday, April 25

 

2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

 

Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna 

(Dose 1 & 2)

Yigo Gym

Register at: vaccine.guamcovid.com

 
  • Open to all

  • lUp to 300 doses will be offered

  • Bring appointment confirmation, photo ID, and proof of Guam residency (Guam Driver's License, Guam ID, Green Card, US, FSM, Palau, or RMI Passport) 

  • Bring your COVID-19 vaccination card if you are receiving your second dose.

VILLAGE-BASED COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC

 

Monday, April 26

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

or while supplies last 

 

Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna 

(Dose 1 & 2)

Agana Heights Gym

 

Walk-ins accepted. Pre-registration with the Mayor's Office preferred. Up to 120 doses will be offered.

JOHN F. KENNEDY (JFK) HIGH SCHOOL COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC



 

Monday, May 3



 

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 




 

Pfizer-BioNTech

(Dose 1 & 2) 

JFK High School Gym

For JFK students & parents/guardians

 

Participants must submit a consent form prior to receiving the vaccine. Printed copies are available at JFK. An online PDF form is available at https://tinyurl.com/3xvaw4b3

Participants may schedule online appointments https://tinyurl.com/2bjt2dwc. Participants will be instructed to enter through the A-wing and directed to exit through the gymnasium after they complete their observation period. To preserve the gymnasium court, participants are asked to refrain from wearing stilettos or high heels. For information, email matfranquez@gdoe.net.

FOR: Residents 16 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/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 Next Week

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 on a first come, first served basis. A limit of three households per vehicle will be serviced at both distributions.

Face masks must be worn. Bring a photo ID. Village Mayors distribution schedule for next week is as follows:

Date

Location

Distribution Method

No. of Bags

Monday, 

April 26

Yigo Gym

Drive-thru distribution for Yigo constituents from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., while supplies last. Call the Yigo Mayor’s Office at 653-5248/9119/9446 for more info.

750

Tuesday, 

April 27

Guam Football Association Parking Lot, Harmon 

Drive-thru distribution for Dededo constituents from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., while supplies last. Call the Dededo Mayor’s Office at 632-5203/5019 for more info.

1,000

Friday,

April 30

Yigo Gym

Drive-thru distribution for Yigo constituents from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., while supplies last. Call the Yigo Mayor’s Office at 653-5248/9119/9446 for more info.

500

 

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 SOUTHERN CLINIC VCCINATIONS APR23-24 (1)

Click here to view UOG VACCINATIONS APRIL20-24 (1)

Click here to view UOG VACCINATIONS APRIL27-MAY1

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