JIC RELEASE NO. 659 - 139th COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported; Four of 324 Test Positive for COVID-19;UPDATED COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule

   

JIC RELEASE NO. 659 - 139th COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported; Four of 324 Test Positive for COVID-19;UPDATED COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule

139th COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported
The Joint Information Center (JIC) was notified that Guam’s 139th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) at approximately 7:08 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The patient was a 70-year-old male with underlying health conditions. He was admitted to GMH on May 4, 2021 and tested positive upon admission.

"Our grief continues as we mourn the loss of another to COVID-19. Jeff, Josh, and I offer his family and friends our sincerest condolences and sympathies. Though he is gone from our sight, his memory lives on in those who knew him," said Governor Leon Guerrero. "In order to overcome this pandemic, all of us must do what we can to prevent further spread. I was saddened to learn that none of these recent passings were vaccinated. To the People of Guam, please get vaccinated to protect yourselves and your family. Vaccines save lives."


Results: Four New Cases of COVID-19

Four (4) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 324 tests performed Wednesday, May 5. To date, there have been a total of 8,020 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 139 deaths, 98 cases in active isolation, and 7,783 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 1.1.


UPDATED 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

Friday, May 7 - 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 older) 

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. 

Tuesday, May 11 - Saturday, May 15

COMMUNITY-BASED COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC

Online registration is recommended. Walk-ins accepted. 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.

 

Friday,

May 7

9 a.m. -

 3 p.m., 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

 

Saturday, May 8

9 a.m. - 2 p.m., while supplies last

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church,
Social Hall, Yigo

Register: https://tinyurl.com/yigomay8

 

Walk-ins accepted. Up to 500 doses will be offered.





 

Monday,

May 10








 

9 a.m. - 

3 p.m. 


 

George Washington High School Gym

For GW students & parents/guardians

Register at: http://tinyurl.com/5afrwvex

 

Participating minors must submit a consent form prior to receiving the vaccine. Printed copies are available at GWHS. Digital PDF form is available at https://tinyurl.com/3xvaw4b3.

For more information, contact Angielyn Simon at 734-2911 or Michelle Franquez at matfranquez@gdoe.net

Asan-Maina Mayor’s Office

Register at: https://tinyurl.com/asanmay10

 

Walk-ins accepted. Up to 300 doses will be offered. 

Tuesday, May 11

Assumption of Our Lady

Catholic Church Social Hall, Piti

Register at: https://tinyurl.com/PitiMay11

 

Walk-ins accepted. Up to 300 doses will be offered.

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.

 

Free COVID-19 Testing Schedule
COVID-19 community testing continues. No symptoms are needed to qualify for testing. Bring a photo ID. 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 Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) Northern Region Community Health Center at 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment. For the safety of the community and nurses, only four (4) people per vehicle are allowed to be tested. Testing times, dates and locations are below:

 

COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING SCHEDULE

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Friday, May 7

 

9 a.m. – 12  p.m.

250 COVID-19 tests per day, first-come, first-served

Farmers Co-op Market, Dededo

Tuesday, May 11

Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan , Barrigada

Thursday, May 13

Yigo Gym

Tuesday, May 18

Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada

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.

 

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.


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 YIGO VACCINATION

Click here to view ASAN MAINA VACCINATION

Click here to view PITI VACCINATION

Click here to view TALOFOFO VACCINATINO CLINIC

Click here to view FRIDAY COVID TESTING

Click here to view UOG MAY 11-15

Click here to view UOG MAY 4-8

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