JIC RELEASE NO. 409 - Cumulative Results: 88 Test Positive for COVID-19; Profiles of Confirmed Cases; DPHSS Guidance on Quarantine & Isolation; DYA Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19;One GDOE Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

For information on COVID-19 cases, visit the official COVID-19 Situation Report and Dashboard at http://dphss.guam.gov/covid-19/.
 

Cumulative Results
To date, there have been a total of 4,056 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 69 deaths, 1,516 cases in active isolation and 2,471 not in active isolation. 

Of the 88 new cases, 16 were identified through contact tracing. 

The following breakdown provides cumulative COVID-19 test results reported to the Joint Information Center on Thursday, October 22 and reflects results from Wednesday, October 21: 

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 

4 Some cases have more than one link to other COVID-19 cases.

DPHSS Guidance on Quarantine & Isolation
The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reminds patients who are waiting for COVID-19 test results to remain in quarantine until they receive their results. This means that patients should limit their activities in public to only essential activities, such as obtaining groceries or seeking medical attention, and should not have any visitors or visit other households or public places until results are returned.

What to do if your results are:

1. Positive.

   1. For patients who are asymptomatic or with mild to moderate symptoms: Isolate yourself from others in your home. Make sure you are in a separate room with its own bathroom and that you do not share this space with others. It’s important that you avoid contact with other people in your home. DPHSS will contact you to discuss options for isolation and explain next steps.

   2. For patients who are severely ill: Advise your physician or DPHSS nurse of your symptoms or call 911. It’s important to seek medical attention as soon as possible.

2. Negative.

   1. If you were identified as a close contact to a COVID-19 positive patient, you are still advised to remain in quarantine for the remainder of the 14-day quarantine period.

   2. If you were not identified as a close contact to a COVID-19 positive patient and are symptomatic, you should consult with your physician or medical provider on next steps.

   3. If you were not identified as a close contact to a COVID-19 positive patient and you are not symptomatic then you may return to your normal activities. 

DYA Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Department of Youth Affairs (DYA) has been informed of an additional officer testing positive for COVID-19 following testing performed on Wednesday. This marks DYA’s fourth employee to test positive for COVID-19, and all remain on leave status. 

At this time, there are no residents displaying any symptoms of the virus. DYA continues 

to follow guidance from DPHSS. The following precautions remain in place:

1. All residents are to shelter-in-place. 

2. All appointments for residents will be conducted over-the-phone or virtually. 

3. Visitation for residents will continue to be conducted over-the-phone. 

4. Parents of residents can contact 735-5033/5 to speak to a DYA Social Worker for further information.  

5. Staff and resident temperature and wellness checks will continue to be conducted and recorded during each shift. 

6. Wearing a face mask will continue to be required for all staff and residents. 

7. Increased sanitation and disinfection of units will occur more frequently during each shift.

8. Incoming staff must wash their hands upon entry into the facility; both staff and clients will wash and sanitize their hands frequently throughout the day.

One GDOE Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
On Thursday, October 22, 2020, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) confirmed that one GDOE employee from C.L. Taitano Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. This case was identified through contact tracing efforts. The GDOE is working closely with DPHSS to conduct contact tracing and any close contacts of the confirmed case will be contacted directly.

Areas of the campus have been cleaned and disinfected as needed. Employees will not have access to these areas until cleaning has been completed. Hard copy packet and food distribution will continue uninterrupted.

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. 

Click here to view COVID-19 Surveillance Sit Rep 102220