The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 123rd COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) at approximately 11:50 a.m. The patient was a 68-year-old male with underlying conditions. He was admitted to GMH on December 14, 2020 and was a known positive.
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JIC RELEASE NO. 518 - Results: Nine of 148 Tests Positive for COVID-19;Community Testing Resumes January 4 & 5 at Guam Community College
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- Posted on Date: 01/01/2021 08:45 pm
Nine (9) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 148 tests performed on Thursday, December 31, 2020.
JIC RELEASE NO. 517 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update; Community Testing Resumes January 4 & 5Temporary Increase in SNAP Allotments Effective January 1, 2021
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- Posted on Date: 12/31/2020 08:30 pm
The following table provides COVID-19 vaccinations reported to the Joint Information Center on Thursday, December 31 for vaccinations administered from December 17 to December 30:
JIC RELEASE NO. 516 - 122nd COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported; Results: Nine of 252 Tests Positive for COVID-19
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- Posted on Date: 12/31/2020 07:15 pm
The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 122nd COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) at approximately 2:37 a.m. The patient was a 52-year-old female with underlying conditions. She was admitted to GRMC on November 13, 2020 and tested positive upon admission.
GHS/OCD, JRM, NBG, and AAFB to Conduct Routine Testing of Advanced Warning Systems
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- Posted on Date: 12/31/2020 05:30 pm
The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), Joint Region Marianas (JRM), U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG), and Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) will conduct routine testing of the vital communication and advance warning system sirens, respectively, on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, starting at 3:15 p.m.
JIC RELEASE NO. 515 - Results: 15 of 339 Tests Positive for COVID-19;Vaccination Clinic Continues: 600 Doses to be Administered December 31
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- Posted on Date: 12/30/2020 06:15 pm
Fifteen (15) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 339 tests performed on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Ten (10) cases were identified through contact tracing.
JIC RELEASE NO. 514 - Vaccination Clinic UPDATE: 600 Doses To Be Administered on December 30 and December 31; VAPPC Continues Discussion on Phase 1b Priority Group
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- Posted on Date: 12/29/2020 10:15 pm
The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), in partnership with the Office of the Governor, Mayors’ Council of Guam (MCOG), Guam Department of Labor (GDOL), Guam Fire Department (GFD), Guam Police Department (GPD), University of Guam (UOG) School of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the Serve Guam Commission - Americorps Guam Program, will continue its COVID-19 vaccination clinic for part of Phase 1b on Wednesday, December 30 and Thursday, December 31 at Okkodo High School in Dededo. The school cafeteria and gymnasium has been set up as a temporary vaccination clinic.
JIC RELEASE NO. 513 - Results: 12 of 358 Tests Positive for COVID-19; Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2020-46
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- Posted on Date: 12/29/2020 05:15 pm
Twelve (12) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 358 tests performed on Monday, December 28, 2020. Eleven (11) cases were identified through contact tracing.
JIC RELEASE NO. 512 - Results: 11 of 559 Tests Positive for COVID-19;Food Commodities Distribution through Village Mayors ContinuesRegistration for Vaccinations Continue through Village Mayors
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- Posted on Date: 12/28/2020 06:15 pm
Eleven (11) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 559 tests performed by the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) on Sunday, December 27, 2020, and tests from additional labs from Friday, December 24 to Sunday, December 27. Two (2) cases were identified through contact tracing. Two (2) cases reported recent travel history and were identified in quarantine.
JIC RELEASE NO. 511 - Results: One of 94 Tests Positive for COVID-19; Moderna Vaccines Arrive on Guam; VAPPC to Meet Monday, December 28;Registration for Vaccinations Continue through Village Mayors
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- Posted on Date: 12/27/2020 07:30 pm
One (1) new case of COVID-19 was identified out of 94 tests performed on Saturday, December 26, 2020.