JIC RELEASE NO. 675 - DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2020-11 Rev 11 Amendment 1;One of 107 Test Positive for COVID-19; Vaccination and Testing Schedule;Food Commodities Distribution Continues Next Week - GHS OCD

DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11 Rev 11 Amendment 1
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) issued an amendment to DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11 Rev 11 which provides additional guidance relative to arriving passengers from areas with no (active) cases or imported/sporadic cases of COVID-19. DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11 Rev 11 Amendment 1 allows for arriving passengers originating from a country with a transmission clarification to quarantine for 10 days at their personal residence or rental lodging.

DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11 Rev 11 Amendment 1 defines the basis of transmission classification as a process of country, territory or area self-reporting. Classifications are reviewed on a weekly basis and may be revised as new information becomes available. Differing degrees of transmission may be present within countries/territories/areas. DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11 Rev 11 Amendment 1 references the World Health Organization’s definitions of “no (active) cases,” and “imported/sporadic cases” as follows:

No (Active) Cases: No cases detected for at least 28 days (two times the maximum incubation period) in the presence of a robust surveillance system. This implies a near-zero risk of infection for the general population.
Imported/Sporadic Cases: Cases detected in the past 14 days are all imported, sporadic (e.g., laboratory acquired or zoonotic) or are all linked to imported/sporadic cases, and there are no clear signals of further locally acquired transmission. This implies a minimal risk of infection for the general population.

Additional requirements and restrictions may apply and are further detailed in DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11 REV 11 Amendment 1. To view the complete guidance in its entirety, click HERE. Travelers are advised that DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11 REV 11 Amendment 1 is subject to change without notice.

Results: One New Case of COVID-19
One (1) new case of COVID-19 was identified out of 107 tests performed on Saturday, May 15. To date, there have been a total of 8,091 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 139 deaths, 101 cases in active isolation, and 7,851 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 0.6.

UPDATED: COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule
COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at the locations and times below. Bring a photo ID. Those due for their second dose are reminded to bring their COVID-19 immunization card. To view the complete schedule of COVID-19 vaccination clinics, visit dphss.guam.gov/vaccinategu.

UOG FIELDHOUSE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC
Tuesday, May 18 - Saturday, May 22	11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao • Register at tinyurl.com/vaxguam Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2, Moderna Dose 2, Johnson & Johnson Pfizer-BioNTech now available for 12yo+, with parent/guardian present Moderna and Johnson & Johnson must be 18yo+ If “sold out,” walk-ins are accepted at 15 per hour Immunization card is not an EventBrite appointment confirmation - use link above Bring appointment confirmation, photo ID, and proof of Guam residency (Guam Driver's License, Guam ID, Green Card, US, FSM, Palau, or RMI Passport)
COMMUNITY-BASED COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC
Tuesday, May 18	9 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Old Tiyan Carnival Grounds, Barrigada Drive-thru Testing and Drive-thru Vaccination Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2, Johnson & Johnson (For anyone age 18 and older)
Wednesday, May 19	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2 and Moderna Dose 1 & 2 By appointment only. Call 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment.
Thursday, May 20	9 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Astumbo Senior Citizen Center, Dededo Register at: tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme Vaccines: 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.
Friday, May 21	1 p.m. - 4 p.m	DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2, Moderna Dose 1 & 2, Johnson & Johnson (For anyone age 18 and older) By appointment only. Call 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment.
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.guamcovid.com Vaccines: 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 12 to 17 years of age. For more information, email covid@amc.clinic
AMC/GRMC/GUNG COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC
Friday, May 21	4 p.m. - 7 p.m.	Father Duenas Memorial School Phoenix Center Register at: vaccine.guamcovid.com Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2, Moderna Dose 1 & 2 Walk-ins accepted. Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines will be prioritized for eligible minors 12 to 17 years of age. For more information, email covid@amc.clinic
Saturday, May 22	4 p.m. - 7 p.m.	Yigo Gym Register at: vaccine.guamcovid.com Vaccines: 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 12 to 17 years of age. 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: 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 12 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. 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
Tuesday, May 18	9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 250 COVID-19 tests per day, first-come, first-served	Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada Drive-thru vaccinations also available
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.

Food Commodities Distribution Continues Next Week
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farmers to Families Food Box program 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

Thursday,

May 20

Dededo

Drive-thru distribution for Dededo residents will be 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., or while supplies last, at the Guam Football Association parking lot, Harmon Loop Road. Contact the Dededo Mayor’s Office at 632-5203/5019/637-9014 for more information.

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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 DPHSS Guidance Memorandum 2020-11 Rev 11 (Amendment 1)

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. 675 - DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2020-11 Rev 11 Amendment 1;One of 107 Test Positive for COVID-19; Vaccination and Testing Schedule;Food Commodities Distribution Continues Next Week