JIC RELEASE NO. 819 - Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Updates: 134 New Cases, 61 Hospitalized; DPHSS Issues Physicians Advisory 2022-02 on MIS-C; Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Village Clinic Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Co

   

JIC RELEASE NO. 819 - Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Updates: 134 New Cases, 61 Hospitalized; DPHSS Issues Physicians Advisory 2022-02 on MIS-C; Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Village Clinic Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Co

Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported
The Joint Information Center was notified of two (2) COVID-19-related fatalities:

  • The 218th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on October 12, 2021. The patient was a 52-year-old male, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions. He was a known COVID-19 positive patient.
  • The 219th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Guam on October 13, 2021. The patient was a 64-year-old female, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions. She tested positive on October 13.


“It is with great sadness that we announce the losses of life again today to this deadly virus,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “Jeff, Josh, and I offer our condolences to the families of our deceased, and offer them prayers for the ones they have lost.”

DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE. Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. Seek emergency medical care immediately or call 911 if you have trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or bluish lips or face.

 

61 Hospitalized for COVID-19 – 34 Unvaccinated

CENSUS as of 6 p.m

GMH

GRMC

USNH

TOTAL

COVID-19 Admission

33

27

1

61

Pediatric Admissions

1

-

-

1

ICU 

7

4

0

11

Ventilator

6

4

0

10

Vaccination Status

19 UNVACCINATED

1 INELIGIBLE

15 UNVACCINATED

UNAVAILABLE

34 UNVACCINATED

1 INELIGIBLE

 

COVID-19 Test Results: 134 New Cases of COVID-19
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 134 new cases of COVID-19 out of 1,348 tests performed on October 12. Seventy-four (74) cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 16,595 officially reported cases, 219 deaths, 2,947 cases in active isolation, and 13,429 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 23.5

 

DPHSS Issues Physicians Advisory 2022-02 on MIS-C 
DPHSS issued Physicians Advisory 2022-02, notifying all licensed physicians about the first reported physician-diagnosed case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). All healthcare providers on Guam are urged to be on alert for possible cases of MIS-C and to report them to DPHSS.

Patients under 21 years of age with MIS-C have presented with a persistent fever, stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, skin rash, bloodshot eyes, dizziness or lightheadedness (signs of low blood pressure), fatigue, and a variety of signs and symptoms, including multiorgan involvement, (e.g., cardiac, gastrointestinal, renal, hematologic, dermatologic, neurologic) and elevated inflammatory markers. Not all children will have the same signs and symptoms, and some children may have symptoms not listed here. MIS-C may begin weeks after a child is infected with SARS-CoV-2. The individual may have been infected from an asymptomatic contact and, in some cases, the child and their caregivers may not even know they had been infected. To read the Physicians Advisory in its entirety, CLICK HERE.

 

DPHSS Issues COVID-19 Data/Surveillance 2021 Update
Today, DPHSS Office of Epidemiology and Research and the COVID-19 Surveillance Unit issued a report on Guam’s COVID-19 surge trends and breakthrough case analysis on tests conducted September 12, 2021 – October 11, 2021. According to the report, unvaccinated persons continue to be the majority of infected cases in the population, while breakthrough cases through the surge have sustained a similar case rate. To view the report, CLICK HERE.

 

FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING SCHEDULE 

FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED

Thursday, Oct. 14 - Saturday, Oct. 16
 

8 a.m. - 

12 p.m.

Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada

Rapid antigen testing will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Four per vehicle. No symptoms are needed. Bring a photo ID

Friday, October 15

9 a.m. -

12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan

Rapid antigen testing will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Four per vehicle. No symptoms are needed. Bring a photo ID

For more information, visit dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing

 

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Village Clinic Schedule
COVID-19 vaccine booster village clinics are being offered by DPHSS in partnership with the Mayors’ Council of Guam for Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine recipients who completed their initial two-dose series at least 6 months ago and are 65 years and older. For appointments, register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme or call your village mayor:

 

FREE COVID-19 BOOSTER VACCINATION VILLAGE CLINICS:

8:30AM – 1:30PM (for 65 and older)

DATE

VILLAGES SERVED

LOCATION

October 18

Humåtak/Malesso′

Humåtak Mayor's Office

October 20

Hågat/Sånta Rita-Sumai

Hågat Gym

October 21

Inalåhan/Talo′fo′fo′

Inalåhan Mayor's Office

October 25 – 26

November 16

Dededo

Dededo Senior Center

October 27

Piti/Asan Maina

Asan Maina Mayor's Office

November 1

Yigo

Yigo Gym

November 18

Tamuning

Tamuning Senior Center

November 8 – 10

Mangilao/Barrigada/Chalan Pago-Ordot/MTM/Yona

UOG Field House

November 15

Dededo

Astumbo Senior Center

 

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Shots Available 
Booster Shots are available at the University of Guam Calvo Field House for people who had a normal immune response to the first two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, but because of time, antibody levels are beginning to wane. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the only FDA authorized vaccine to administer as a booster. The following groups of people are eligible for a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech if they completed the Pfizer-BioNTech series (first two doses) and it has been 6 months or more since the second dose:

  • Anyone age 65+

  • Anyone age 18+ with underlying medical conditions

  • Anyone 18+ with an elevated risk of COVID-19 exposure and transmission due to their occupation (e.g. healthcare workers, law enforcement, fire, K-12 teachers and support staff, university faculty, daycare employees, food and agriculture workers, manufacturing workers, USPS workers, corrections workers, public transit workers, grocery store workers) or living settings

 

If eligible, please make your Booster Shot appointment at tinyurl.com/vaxguam. Walk-ins are accepted but should be prepared for longer wait times. 

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS 

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

Everyday EXCEPT

Thursdays and Sundays

 

11 a.m. -

5 p.m.

University of Guam Field House, Mangilao

Register at tinyurl.com/vaxguam

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will expedite. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is at 4:30 p.m. 

 

Thursday, Oct. 14

 

11 a.m. -

 6 p.m.

Micronesia Mall, 2nd Floor, Above Center Court, Dededo

Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will expedite. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is at 6 p.m.

 

Friday, Oct. 15 & Saturday, Oct. 16

 

11 a.m. -

 4 p.m.

Micronesia Mall, 2nd Floor, Above Center Court, Dededo

Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will expedite. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is at 3:30 p.m.

Every Monday

9 a.m. -

12 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo

Call (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

Every Tuesday

 and Wednesday

9 a.m. -

12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan

Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

Every Friday

1 p.m. -

4 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo

Call (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

 

Food Commodities Distribution Continues
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. Distribution is limited to three households per vehicle at the sites. Face masks must be worn; bring a photo ID.

Date

Location

Distribution Method - While Supplies Last

# of Bags




 

Thursday,  

Oct. 14

Mongmong-Toto-Maite 

Drive-thru distribution will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., while supplies last. For more information, contact the MTM Mayor's Office at 477-6758/9090.

 

450

 

Talofofo

Drive-thru distribution will begin at 10 a.m. at the Talofofo gymnasium and door-to-door distribution will begin on the same day for Manåmko’ and those without transportation for Talofofo constituents only, while supplies last. For more information, contact the Talofofo Mayor’s Office at 789-1421.

 

425

 

Santa Rita

Drive-thru distribution will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

at the Santa Rita Community Center, for Santa Rita families only, while supplies last. For more information, contact the Santa Rita Mayor’s Office at 565-2514.

 

400

 

Friday,

Oct. 15

 

Humåtak

Door-to-door distribution will begin at 9 a.m. for Manåmko’ and individuals with disabilities. This is for Umatac constituents only, while supplies last. For more information, contact the Humåtak Mayor’s Office at 828-8251.

 

225

 

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of October 12, 78 additional residents received their first dose in a two-dose series, 35 residents received their dose in the single-dose series, and an additional 138 residents have become fully vaccinated. To date, a total of 121,674 (89.27%) of Guam’s eligible population (residents 12 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This percentage includes 11,448 fully vaccinated residents between the ages of 12 – 17, and 110,226 fully vaccinated adults. 4,966 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine have been administered to eligible residents as either a booster or an additional dose. 112 doses of the Moderna vaccine have been administered as an additional dose to eligible residents.

Click here to view DPHSS Physicians Advisory 2022-002 MIS-C Associated with COVID-19

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