JIC RELEASE NO. 728 - Eight of 710 Test Positive for COVID-19; UPDATED: COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule - GHS OCD

Results: Eight New Cases of COVID-19
Eight (8) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 710 tests performed on July 19. One (1) case reported recent travel history and was identified in quarantine. To date, there have been a total of 8,486 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 143 deaths, 55 cases in active isolation, and 8,288 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 0.1.

Operation Liberate Guam update: To date, a total of 94,216 or 78.49% of adults have received either both doses in the two-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) or the single-dose series (Johnson & Johnson/Janssen) of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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.

Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and provide government-issued identification to validate age. Minor’s birth certificate is acceptable. Parent/legal guardian must have a government-issued ID. Guardians must also present legal guardianship or power-of-attorney document.

UOG FIELDHOUSE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC
Saturday, July 24, Monday, July 26 - Saturday, July 31	12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao Register at tinyurl.com/vaxguam Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Walk-ins welcome.

COMMUNITY COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC
Wednesday, July 21	11 a.m. - 6 p.m.	Micronesia Mall, 2nd Floor, Above Center Court, Dededo Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Walk-ins welcome.
Friday, July 23		DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Call (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.
Saturday, July 24	11 a.m. - 6 pm.	Micronesia Mall, 2nd Floor, Above Center Court, Dededo Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment taken at 6 p.m. Walk-ins welcome.
Monday, July 26	9 a.m. - 12 p.m.	DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Call (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

Free COVID-19 Testing Schedule
COVID-19 community testing continues. No symptoms are needed to qualify for testing. Bring a photo ID. Results available onsite. Testing for travel purposes will not be conducted at these community testing sites. Call the DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center at 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment for COVID-19 testing for travel. Priority is given to patients under investigation and those traveling for medical purposes. Only four (4) people per vehicle are allowed to be tested.

COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING SCHEDULE

Tuesday, July 27

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.,

first-come, first-served

Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada

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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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. 728 - Eight of 710 Test Positive for COVID-19; UPDATED: COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule