JIC RELEASE NO. 666 - Seventeen of 829 Tests Positive for COVID-19; Three GDOE Students Test Positive for COVID-19; UPDATED: Vaccination and Testing Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues - GHS OCD

Results: Seventeen New Case of COVID-19
Seventeen (17) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 829 tests performed on Tuesday, May 11. 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 8,061 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 139 deaths, 91 cases in active isolation, and 7,831 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 0.5.

Three GDOE Students Test Positive for COVID-19
Today, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) confirmed separate incidents in which three individuals tested positive for COVID-19. The first case was identified as a student attending B.P. Carbullido Elementary School. The second case was identified as a student attending Jose Rios Middle School. The third case was identified as a student attending J.Q. San Miguel Elementary School.

GDOE, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), has identified and notified all close contacts. These students will remain in quarantine until they are cleared by DPHSS to return to school. Areas of all three campuses have been cleaned and disinfected in preparation for face-to-face instruction. Face-to-face instruction will continue as scheduled on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

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
Thursday, May 13 - Saturday, May 15	11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao • Register at tinyurl.com/vaxguam Vaccines Available: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2, Moderna Dose 2, Johnson & Johnson (For anyone age 18 and older) 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 14	1 p.m. - 4 p.m.	DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo Vaccines Available: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2, Moderna Dose 1 & 2, Johnson & Johnson (For anyone age 18 and older) By appointment only. Call 671-635-4418 or 671-635-7400 to schedule an appointment.
Saturday, May 15	9 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Old Tiyan Carnival Grounds, Barrigada Vaccines Available: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2, Moderna Dose 1 & 2, Johnson & Johnson (For anyone age 18 and older) Drive-thru vaccination
Wednesday, May 19	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Malojloj Vaccines Available: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2 and Moderna Dose 1& 2 By appointment only. Call 671-828-7604 or 671-828-7605 or 671-828-7518 to schedule an appointment.
Thursday, May 20	9 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Astumbo Senior Citizen Center, Dededo Register at: tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme Vaccines Available: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2, Moderna Dose 1 & 2, Johnson & Johnson (For anyone age 18 and older) Walk-ins accepted. Bring appointment confirmation, a 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.
HOMELESS COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC
Friday, May 14	9 a.m. - 11 a.m.	Ypao Beach Park - Main Pavilion Vaccines Available: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2, Moderna Dose 1 & 2, Johnson & Johnson (For anyone age 18 and older) 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. is reserved for the homeless population. The clinic will open up to the general public at 11 a.m.
Friday, May 14	11 a.m. - 2 p.m. or while supplies last	Ypao Beach Park - Main Pavilion Register at: tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme Vaccines Available: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2, Moderna Dose 1 & 2, Johnson & Johnson (For anyone age 18 and older) Walk-ins accepted. Up to 500 doses available. Open to the general public at 11 a.m.
AMC/GRMC/GHRA COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC
Tuesday, May 25	4 p.m. - 7 p.m.	Hyatt Regency Guam Grand Ballroom, Tumon Register at: vaccine.covidguam.com Vaccines Available: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2, Moderna Dose 1 & 2, Johnson & Johnson (For anyone age 18 and older) Walk-ins accepted. Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines will be prioritized for eligible minors 16 years of age and older. For more information, email covid@amc.clinic
AMC/GRMC/GUNG COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC
Saturday, May 22	4 p.m. - 7 p.m.	Yigo Gym Register at: vaccine.covidguam.com Vaccines Available: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2, Moderna Dose 1 & 2, Johnson & Johnson (For anyone age 18 and older) Walk-ins accepted. Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines will be prioritized for eligible minors 16 years of age and older. For more information, email covid@amc.clinic
GDOE & DPHSS “VACCINATE BEFORE YOU GRADUATE” COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC
Monday, May 24	9 a.m. - 3 p.m.	John F. Kennedy High School Gym, Tamuning Register at: tinyurl.com/guvacgrad21 Vaccines Available: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2, Participating minors must submit a consent form prior to receiving the vaccine. Printed copies are available at JFK. Digital PDF form is available at tinyurl.com/3xvaw4b3. For more information, contact Bernabe Mutac, Jr. at 642-2100 or Michelle Franquez at 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.

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 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/DETAILS
Thursday, May 13	9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 250 COVID-19 tests per day, first-come, first-served	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 or vaccinated for COVID-19.

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

Friday,

May 14

Yona

Drive-thru distribution will begin at 10 a.m. at the Yona Gym for 350 Yona constituents, while supplies last. Contact the Yona Mayor’s Office at 789-1525/4798 for more information.

350

Commodities are also being provided in bulk to the community organizations:

Date

Organization

Distribution Method

No. of Clients

Thursday,

May 13

Adult Day Care

Food commodities will be provided in bulk to the Adult Day Care. The Adult Day Care will distribute food commodities directly to their clients/families/households.

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.

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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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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. 666 - Seventeen of 829 Tests Positive for COVID-19; Three GDOE Students Test Positive for COVID-19; UPDATED: Vaccination and Testing Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues