JIC RELEASE NO. 882 - 267th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 13 New Cases, 8 Hospitalized; COVID-19 Tiyan Testing and CHC Vaccination Clinics Closed Wednesday; UPDATE: UOG COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Operations Extended; COVID-19

267th COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported
The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 267th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City on December 1, 2021. The patient was an 85-year-old female, unvaccinated. She tested positive on November 29, 2021.

“Governor Leon Guerrero and I pray for solace for her friends and family,” said Acting Governor Josh Tenorio. “With the holidays here, we must remain persistent with our efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at upcoming gatherings. Continue to wear your mask around others who are not within your immediate household, keep a safe and healthy distance between yourself and others, and do not attend a social gathering if you are sick. Most importantly, get vaccinated if you are eligible and get your booster shot if it’s been six months or more. These are all important measures to emerge from this holiday season stronger.”

8 Hospitalized for COVID-19

SPECIAL NOTE: Based on today's data, if we were to compare two (2) hypothetical populations of 100,000 people each, vaccinated versus unvaccinated, there would be 3 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 26 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID- 19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 9 times higher for the unvaccinated as compared to the vaccinated. *Estimated population is based on DPHSS Immunization Program analysis of 2020 Census data. Updates are expected pending further Census 2020 data breakdown.

COVID-19 Test Results: 13 New Cases of COVID-19
The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 out of 1,118 tests performed on December 6. Four (4) cases were identified through contact tracing. One (1) case reported recent travel history and was identified in quarantine. To date, there have been a total of 19,283 officially reported cases, 267 deaths, 275 cases in active isolation, and 18,741 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 0.9.

COVID-19 Tiyan Testing and CHC Vaccination Clinics Closed Wednesday
In observance of Santa Marian Kamalen, there will be no COVID-19 community-based testing on Wednesday December 8 at the old carnival grounds in Tiyan, Barrigada or at the Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC). COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the NRCHC and Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC) will also be closed. 

The vaccination clinic at the University of Guam (UOG) Field House will remain open on Wednesday, December 8.

UPDATE: UOG COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Operational Dec. 21 – 31
The COVID-19 vaccination clinic held at the University of Guam Field House will be operational from December 21 – 31, 2021. According to DPHSS and the Guam National Guard (GUNG), increased demand for COVID-19 booster shots and pediatric vaccinations have prompted the extension of operations at the field house in order to better serve the community. While walk-ins are accepted, officials from DPHSS and GUNG urge residents to reserve their vaccination appointments by visiting tinyurl.com/vaxguam.

The UOG Field House will not be operational from Dec. 16-20 due to graduation events. 

DPHSS and GDOE to Host Virtual Town Hall Meeting for Parents on Friday, Dec. 10
DPHSS and the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) are hosting a virtual town hall meeting on Friday, December 10, 2021, at 6 p.m. The virtual town hall meeting is for parents and guardians of GDOE students and will be held via Zoom platform. Results from an online DPHSS survey conducted for parents of elementary school-aged students in regards to their children getting the COVID-19 vaccine will be presented and discussed. Parents and guardians interested in participating in the survey can visit http://tinyurl.com/dphssvaxsurvey21 or CLICK HERE to participate.

Officials from both DPHSS and GDOE will be available to the virtual town hall meeting participants for any questions or concerns related to the COVID-19 vaccine.

Requirements for Minors to Receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine:

• Parent/legal guardian must provide minor’s birth certificate 

• Parent/legal guardian must have a government-issued photo identification (ID)

• Minor must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

• Guardians must present legal guardianship or power-of-attorney documents

Fill out a COVID-19 Testing Patient Assessment Form ahead of time, available at dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing. Individuals waiting for COVID-19 test results must quarantine at home until cleared by DPHSS. Test results are available via email by sending a request to covidresults@dphss.guam.gov

Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues
DPHSS, in partnership with the Mayors’ Council of Guam and the Guam National Guard, continues to offer outpatient monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center in Mangilao. Patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 may receive mAb therapy if they meet the eligibility criteria through a referral from their private physician, a COVID-19 community test site, or a hospital. A Pre-Screening Assessment has been developed to guide individuals who may be eligible for mAb treatment. To schedule an appointment, call 671-998-4627 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 671-734-9203 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, CLICK HERE.

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update 
As of December 6, a total of 126,497 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 12,052 residents 12 – 17 years old. 3,540 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 748 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. 29,777 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents.