JIC RELEASE NO. 971 - 322nd COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2022-04; COVID-19 Test Results: 275 New Cases, 36 Hospitalized

322nd COVID-19-related Fatality Reported

Today, the Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 322nd COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) on February 25, 2022. The patient was a 71-year-old female, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions who tested positive on February 25.

“Jeff, Josh, and I offer our heartfelt condolences and prayers for her friends and family,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “Although we are beginning a slow and gradual relaxing of restrictions, we are not yet free from this pandemic. Please continue to wear your mask, wash your hands, watch your distance, and get vaccinated and boosted. Together, we will beat this virus.” 

36 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 18 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 175 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 10 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: 275 New Cases of COVID-19 

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 275 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,475 specimens analyzed on February 24, 2022. 38 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 44,111 officially reported cases, 322 deaths, 3,646 cases in active isolation, and 40,143 not in active isolation.

Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2022-04

Today, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order No. 2022-04, relative to rescinding vaccination requirements for establishments, activities, and organized sports and extending the public health emergency and orders such that: 

• THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY shall be extended for an additional thirty (30) day period, effective March 3, 2022. The public health emergency is now scheduled to expire on April 2, 2022. 

• EFFECTIVE 6 A.M., FEBRUARY 26, 2022:

  • Vaccination requirements established in Executive Order Nos. 2021-19 (Section 1), 2021-20 (Section 2) and 2021-29 (Section 1) for staff and patrons of covered establishments, including restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, fitness centers, dance studios, movie theaters, food courts at shopping establishments, bowling alleys, sporting events, concerts, boat cruises and other establishments and events, are hereby rescinded, subject to applicable DPHSS guidance. Additionally, vaccination requirements established in Executive Order Nos. 2021-19 (Section 1) and 2021-20 (Section 2) for participants and coaches of organized contact sports and competitions, are hereby rescinded, subject to applicable DPHSS guidance.

  • Establishments and organizers of sports events and competitions must continue to comply with applicable DPHSS guidance, including restrictions on social gatherings, and requirements for mask-wearing and social distancing. Establishments and organizers of sports events and competitions are further encouraged to implement or continue the use of temperature monitoring devices in their facilities, and may impose stricter requirements than provided in DPHSS guidance, subject to local and federal law. 

• CONTINUED MASK-WEARING REQUIREMENTS. Individuals aged two (2) years or older are required to continue wearing masks in public, subject to applicable DPHSS guidance.

To read Executive Order No. 2022-04 in its entirety, click HERE. 

UOG Vaccination Clinic Extended Until March 2, Moves to GCC Starting March 4

The COVID-19 vaccination clinic held at the University of Guam (UOG) Field House will  remain operational through March 2. The COVID-19 vaccination clinic will then transition to the Guam Community College (GCC) Multipurpose Auditorium in Mangilao on March 4. While walk-ins are accepted, residents are urged to make appointments at tinyurl.com/vaxguam. Dates and times are listed below:

Mangilao mAb Treatment Center Reopens

The monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) Treatment Center located at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center in Mangilao is open for COVID-19 therapeutic services from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m Monday through Saturday. Patients must receive a referral from a physician in order to qualify for treatment at the Mangilao mAb Treatment Center. To schedule an appointment, call (671) 988-4627. Individuals are encouraged to schedule within 10 days of when symptoms started for best results. 

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of February 24, 2022, a total of 134,754 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,204 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,407 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 5356 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 61 residents have received their booster shots and a total of 54,743 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.

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Click here to view EO 2022-04 - Relative to Rescinding Vaccination Requirements for Establishments, Activities, and Organized Sports AND Extending the Public Health Emergency