JIC RELEASE NO. 986 - Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 123 New Cases, 33 Hospitalized; Tiyan COVID-19 Testing Schedule Changes Effective Monday, March 14; SNAP Supplemental Emergency Allotment for March 2022 - GHS OCD

Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported

Today, the Joint Information Center was notified of two (2) COVID-19-related fatalities:

The 336th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on March 9, 2022. The patient was a 74-year-old male, unvaccinated, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on February 17.
The 337th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at GRMC on March 9, 2022. The patient was a 75-year-old male, fully vaccinated without a booster, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on March 4.

“Our hearts and prayers go out to their families and loved ones. May they find peace and healing,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “While our community looks forward to brighter days ahead, we must continue the protective measures that have helped us progress through this pandemic. Mask up, get vaccinated, and get boosted.”

COVID-19 Test Results: 123 New Cases of COVID-19

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 123 new cases of COVID-19 from 780 specimens analyzed on March 8, 2022. 16 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 46,123 officially reported cases, 337 deaths, 1,604 cases in active isolation, and 44,182 not in active isolation.

33 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 4 p.m.	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	12	19	2	33
Pediatric Admissions	0	-	-	0
ICU	1	3	1	5
Ventilator	1	0	0	1

VACCINATION STATUS	VACCINATED	UNVACCINATED	INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)
Hospitalized	21	12	0
Total in Population*	135,321	6,286	12,229
Rate per 100,000 Population	16	191	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 16 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 191 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 12 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.

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

FIRST DOSES, SECOND DOSES, AND BOOSTER SHOTS AVAILABLE

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

Mar. 11 – 12, 2022:

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Guam Community College Multipurpose Auditorium, Mangilao:

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

Mar. 11 – 12, 2022:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC), 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.

Mar. 11 – 12, 2022:

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC), 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.

Mar. 10, 2022:

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Upi Elementary School

After-school vaccination clinic open to the community. Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID.

Mar. 11, 2022:

3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

M.U. Lujan Elementary School

After-school vaccination clinic open to the community. Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID.

FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING

Fill out a COVID-19 Testing Patient Assessment Form ahead of time, available at dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing.

Mar. 11–12, 2022:

8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada

COVID-19 testing will be offered by appointment through tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme.

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

NO SYMPTOMS NEEDED TO TEST FOR COVID-19

Mar. 11–12, 2022:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC), Inalåhan

By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Travel-related testing will not be offered. Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518. Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC), Dededo

By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Travel-related testing will not be offered. Call (671) 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment.

Tiyan COVID-19 Testing Schedule Changes Effective Monday, March 14

Due to a decrease in demand, beginning Monday, March 14, 2022, COVID-19 testing at the Old Carnival Grounds in Tiyan, Barrigada will return to four days a week. The new hours of operations will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

SNAP Supplemental Emergency Allotment for March 2022

DPHSS would like to announce that the SNAP Supplemental Emergency Allotment for March 2022 will be released on March 18, 2022. The benefits will be electronically loaded into the SNAP recipients’ EBT cards. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the numbers below.

BES North (Dededo) at 635-7488/635-7484/635-7439/635-7396/635-7429
BES Central (RAN-Care) at 300-8853/300-8854/300-8850/300-8865

Mangilao mAb Treatment Center

Monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) treatment is available at the mAb Treatment Center at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center. Therapeutic services are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m Monday through Saturday. Patients must receive a referral from a physician to qualify for treatment at this center. To schedule an appointment, call (671) 998-4627. Individuals are encouraged to schedule within 10 days of when symptoms started for best results.

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of March 9, 2022, a total of 135,321 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,524 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,587 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 5,699 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 47 residents received their booster shots and a total of 55,793 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.

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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. 986 - Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 123 New Cases, 33 Hospitalized; Tiyan COVID-19 Testing Schedule Changes Effective Monday, March 14; SNAP Supplemental Emergency Allotment for March 2022