JIC RELEASE NO. 657 - 137th COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported; Fifteen of 572 Test Positive for COVID-19;COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues - GHS OCD

137th COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported
The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 137th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on May 3, 2021, at approximately 5:37 a.m. The patient was a 59-year-old male with underlying health conditions. He was admitted to GRMC on May 3, 2021, and tested positive on arrival.

“Today, we mourn the loss of another soul to COVID-19. To those who loved him, Josh, Jeff, and I send our most heartfelt condolences and sympathies,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “Though scripture tells us that those who mourn shall be comforted, our faith must come with action. We must continue to do what we can to protect ourselves and our loved ones. To the People of Guam, this pandemic is far from over and I ask that you take the necessary precautions to prevent any more moments of silence.”

Results: 15 New Cases of COVID-19
Fifteen (15) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 572 tests performed Monday, May 3. One (1) case reported recent travel history and was identified in quarantine. Five (5) cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 8,004 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 137 deaths, 100 cases in active isolation, and 7,767 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 1.1.

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 feet 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.

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
Wednesday, May 5 - Saturday, May 8	11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2 Moderna Dose 2 Johnson & Johnson (For anyone age 18 and over)	UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao Register at tinyurl.com/vaxguam 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.
COMMUNITY-BASED COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC
Friday, May 7	9 a.m. - 3 p.m. or while supplies last	Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 and 2	Talofofo Gym Walk-ins accepted. Pre-registration with the Mayor's Office preferred. Up to 300 doses will be offered. Contact the Mayor’s office at 789-1421 or 789-3262
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.

UPDATE: 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 on a first-come, first-served basis. A limit of three households per vehicle will be serviced at the distributions. Face masks must be worn. Bring a photo ID. Village Mayors distribution schedule is as follows:

Date	Location	Distribution Method	No. of Bags
Wednesday, May 5	Inalåhan Mayor’s Office	Drive-thru distribution for Inalåhan constituents only from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. or while supplies last. Please remember to wear a mask at all times. For more information, please contact the Inalåhan Mayor’s Office at 475-2509 or 828-0288.	500

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 UOG VACCINATION CLINIC

Click here to view TALOFOFO VACCINATINO CLINIC.

X Flooding is a temporary overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Flooding may happen with only a few inches of water, or it may cover a house to the rooftop. There are many possible causes of floods including heavy rain, coastal storms and storm surge, waterway overflow from being blocked with debris, or overflow of levees, dams, or waste water systems. Flooding can occur slowly over many days or happen very quickly with little or no warning, called flash floods.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/floods

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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Typhoons/Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over the water and move toward land. Threats from typhoons/hurricanes include high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, coastal and inland flooding, and rip currents.

“Hurricanes” form in the Atlantic Northeast Pacific region and “Typhoons” form in the Northwest Pacific Region. These large storms are call cyclones in other parts of the world.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

JIC RELEASE NO. 657 - 137th COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported; Fifteen of 572 Test Positive for COVID-19;COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues