JIC RELEASE NO. 374 - 50th COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported; Cumulative Results: 67 Test Positive for COVID-19; Profiles of Confirmed Cases;Two GDOE Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 50th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) at approximately 7:50 p.m. The patient was a 72-year-old female with underlying health conditions that were compounded by COVID-19. She was admitted to GMH on September 16 and was a known COVID case. 

“Earlier this evening, we reached a sobering point we hoped we would never achieve. We lost our 50th soul to COVID-19. These people are more than numbers—they're fathers, mothers, children, siblings, members of our community. They still had memories to make, love to share, and lives to live,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “I know many of us are done with this pandemic, but this virus isn’t done with us. With each moment of silence for a life gone too soon, we must also strengthen our commitment to protecting each other and our island. To her family and friends, Jeff, Lt. Governor Josh, and I send our condolences and sympathies.”

The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) has a Crisis Hotline that is available 24/7 at (671) 647-8833/4. For those feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed or are needing to talk to someone, GBHWC has experienced providers available and ready to assist the community with any heightened stress and anxiety experienced as a result of COVID-19.

For information on COVID-19 cases, visit the COVID-19 Dashboard and Situation Report at http://dphss.guam.gov/covid-19/. The COVID-19 Dashboard is updated on business days.

Cumulative Results
To date, there have been a total of 2,617 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 680 cases in active isolation and 1,887 not in active isolation. Of those cases, 2,343 are classified as civilians and 274 are military service members. 

As of today, October 2, there have been 50 COVID-19-related fatalities. One COVID-19 case was reported deceased at GMH on October 2. Though the fatality was reported by the Joint Information Center today, it will not be officially included in the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) COVID-19 Situation Report until Monday, October 5.

A total of 67 cases were reported to DPHSS today. Of the 67 cases, 18 cases were identified through contact tracing and two reported recent travel and were identified in quarantine. 

The following breakdown provides cumulative COVID-19 test results reported to the Joint Information Center on Friday, October 2 and reflects results from Thursday, October 1:

Profiles of Confirmed Cases
 

1Hospitalization rate is based on intake numbers reported to the JIC. This number may be subject to change. 

2Some cases traveled to more than one country  

3Includes home/self-quarantine and quarantine in a Government of Guam facility 

Two GDOE Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
On Friday, October 2, 2020, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) confirmed that two GDOE employees tested positive for COVID-19. One case was identified at Upi Elementary School and the other was identified at Simon Sanchez High School. Both cases were identified through contact tracing efforts.

Areas of both campuses will be identified for cleaning and disinfecting as needed. Employees will not have access to these areas until cleaning has been completed. Hard copy packet and food distribution will continue at both schools uninterrupted on Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For the latest information on COVID-19, visit dphss.guam.gov or guamrecovery.com. For inquiries on COVID-19, contact 311 through a local number, or call the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10.