JIC RELEASE NO. 895 - Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: Three New Cases, Five Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

   

JIC RELEASE NO. 895 - Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: Three New Cases, Five Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

Five Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 12 p.m.

GMH

GRMC

USNH

TOTAL

COVID-19 Admission

3

2

-

5

Pediatric Admissions

0

-

-

0

ICU 

1

0

-

1

Ventilator

1

0

-

1

 

VACCINE STATUS

VACCINATED

UNVACCINATED

INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)

Hospitalized

3

1

0

Total in Population*

128,181

13,426

12,229

Rate per 100,000 Population

2

7

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 2 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 7 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID- 19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 4 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.

 

Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: Three New Cases of COVID-19
Today, DPHSS reported a preliminary case count of three (3) new cases of COVID-19 from 257 specimens analyzed on December 18. Additional results are pending analysis and submission from other clinics and will be reported on Monday, December 20.  To date, there have been a total of 19,372 officially reported cases, 270 deaths, 222 cases in active isolation, and 18,880 not in active isolation. As of December 17, the CAR Score is 0.6.

 

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update 
As of December 18, a total of 128,181 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 12,052 residents 12 – 17 years old. 4,334 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 1,920 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 282 residents received their booster shots and a total of 36,054 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.

 

COVID-19 Booster Shot Eligibility 
Adolescents 16 and 17 years of age who received a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (first two doses) are eligible for a single booster shot at least 6 months or more after their initial series. At this time, only the Pfizer-BioNTech booster vaccine is authorized and recommended for adolescents aged 16 and 17.

 

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

Monday, Dec. 27

Yigo

Yigo Gym

 

UPDATE: Vaccination Clinic to Shift from UOG to GCC Temporarily 
The COVID-19 vaccination clinic, operated by the Guam National Guard, will resume at the UOG Field House from December 21 to 23 and December 27 to 30. Walk-ins are accepted, but residents are encouraged to make appointments at tinyurl.com/vaxguam. Due to graduation events, the UOG clinic will not be available from December 16 to 20. 

 

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

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

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

Dec. 21 - 23

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Dec. 27 - Dec. 30

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

University of Guam Field House, Mangilao

Register at tinyurl.com/vaxguam 

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be expedited. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. (Closed Dec. 20; Dec. 24 – 26, and Dec. 31 – Jan. 2, 2022)

Friday, Dec. 17 and 

Saturday, Dec. 18

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Guam Community College Multi Purpose Auditorium
Register at tinyurl.com/vaxguam 

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be expedited. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. 

 

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

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