JIC RELEASE NO. 884 - COVID-19 Test Results: 13 New Cases, 7 Hospitalized; More COVID-19 Updates - GHS OCD

7 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 1 p.m.	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	5	2	0	7
Pediatric Admissions	0	-	-	0
ICU	0	1	0	1
Ventilator	0	0	0	0

VACCINE STATUS	VACCINATED	UNVACCINATED	INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)
Hospitalized	7	0	0
Total in Population*	126,663	14,944	12,229
Rate per 100,000 Population	6	0	0

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 6 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 0 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID- 19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 0 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 925 tests performed on December 8. Seven (7) cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 19,300 officially reported cases, 267 deaths, 281 cases in active isolation, and 18,752 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 0.9.

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of December 8, a total of 126,663 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 12,052 residents 12 – 17 years old. 3,659 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 848 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. 30,667 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents.

DPHSS Issues COVID-19 Data Update Report

Today, DPHSS Office of Epidemiology and Research and the COVID-19 Surveillance Unit issued an update on recent COVID-19 case trends and vaccinations by age group. According to the update report, the 18-39 year old age group had the highest seven day average of cases between August – September 2021. To view the DPHSS COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Report, CLICK HERE.

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 CLICK HERE or visit http://tinyurl.com/dphssvaxsurvey21.

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.

FREE COVID-19 FAMILY VACCINATION VILLAGE CLINICS: 2:30PM – 6:00PM (for 5 and older) For appointments, visit tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing.
DATE	VILLAGE SERVED	LOCATION
Friday, Dec. 10	Talo’fo’fo	Talo’fo’fo Gym
Monday, Dec. 13	Agaña Heights	Agaña Heights Gym
Tuesday, Dec. 14	Sinajana/Hagåtña/Ordot-Chalan Pago	Sinajana Mayor’s Office
Wednesday, Dec. 15	Hågat / Sånta Rita-Sumai	Hågat Gym
Thursday, Dec. 16	Humåtak	Humåtak Mayor’s Office
Friday, Dec. 17	Yona	Yona Gym
Monday, Dec. 27	Yigo	Yigo Gym

UOG COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Open Dec. 21 – 31

The COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the University of Guam Field House will be open from December 21 – 31, excluding normal days off and Christmas Day. Walk-ins are accepted, but residents are encouraged to make appointments at tinyurl.com/vaxguam. The UOG Field House clinic will not be open from Dec. 16-20 due to graduation events.

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER)

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

Every day EXCEPT

Thursdays and Sundays

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

University of Guam Field House, Mangilao

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be expedited. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. After Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, operations will resume on Dec. 21

Monday - Friday

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sundays: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo

Call (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome.

Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities.
Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan

Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome.
Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities.

Saturday, December 11

4 p.m - 7 pm

Father Dueñas Memorial School Phoenix Center, Mangilao

Children’s first and second dose vaccination clinic. Will accommodate adults first, second and booster doses. Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines available.

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

FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING

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

Mondays Wednesdays

Fridays

8 a.m. -

11 a.m.

Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada

Rapid COVID-19 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.

Travel-related testing will not be offered.

Saturdays

8 a.m. -

11 a.m.

Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada

Testing for symptomatic individuals ONLY. Screening and treatment will be offered if needed. Appointments will expedite.

Four per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Travel-related testing will not be offered.

Monday through Friday

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan

By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Bring a photo ID. Travel-related testing will not be offered. Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518.

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.

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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. 884 - COVID-19 Test Results: 13 New Cases, 7 Hospitalized; More COVID-19 Updates