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Results: Three New Cases of COVID-19
Three (3) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 411 tests performed on Tuesday, March 2. One (1) case was identified through contact tracing.
To date, there have been a total of 7,745 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 131 deaths, 31 cases in active isolation, and 7,583 not in active isolation.
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TODAY’S CAR SCORE1 |
0.1 |
1The COVID Area Risk (CAR) Score accounts for the incidence of new cases, how well current testing identifies these cases, and the rate of spread. The ideal long-term goal is to sustain a CAR Score of 2.5 or less, which has been shown to correlate with very low to zero COVID-related hospitalizations and deaths.
The following tables provide COVID-19 test results reported to the JIC on Wednesday, March 3, and reflects results from Tuesday, March 2:
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COVID-19 CASE COUNT |
TOTAL |
NEW CASES REPORTED TODAY |
PAST 7 DAYS |
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COVID-19 CASES: |
7,745 |
3 |
16 |
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CONFIRMED CASES: |
7,536 |
3 |
16 |
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PROBABLE CASES: |
209 |
0 |
0 |
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COVID-19 TESTING ON GUAM |
TOTAL |
NEW TESTS REPORTED TODAY |
7-DAY % POSITIVE |
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DIAGNOSTIC TESTS |
128,695 |
411 |
1.0% |
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MOLECULAR TESTS |
119,461 |
381 |
1.1% |
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ANTIGEN TEST |
9,234 |
30 |
0.0% |
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SEROLOGY TESTS |
356 |
0 |
75.0% |
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CASE BREAKDOWN |
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STATUS |
TOTAL |
CURRENT ISOLATION LOCATION |
TOTAL |
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COVID-19 Death |
131 |
Hospital |
4 |
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Active Isolation |
31 |
Home |
15 |
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Not In Isolation |
7,583 |
Isolation Facility |
7 |
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Civilian |
7,353 |
Military |
5 |
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Military Service Member |
392 |
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COVID HOSPITAL CENSUS |
Guam Memorial Hospital |
Guam Regional Medical City |
U.S. Naval Hospital |
TOTAL |
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COVID ADMISSION |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
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IN ICU |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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ON VENTILATOR |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
The following provides preliminary COVID-19 vaccinations reported to the JIC on Wednesday, March 3, for vaccinations administered from December 17 to March 2:
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Vaccine Maker |
Total Doses Administered |
1st Doses Administered |
2nd Doses Administered |
Individuals Fully Immunized |
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Pfizer-BioNTech |
29,735 |
17,175 |
12,560* |
12,560 |
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Moderna |
22,376 |
14,636** |
7,740*** |
7,740 |
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TOTALS: |
52,111^ |
31,811 |
20,300 |
20,300 |
*Administering second doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccinations began on January 4, 2021.
**Administering first doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations began on January 8, 2021.
***Administering second doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations began on January 29, 2021.
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Total Doses Administered |
Total Doses Allotted |
% Administered |
Doses Remaining |
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52,111^ |
51,300^^ |
101.58% |
(-811) |
^As of February 28, 2021. Total doses administered and allotted doses differ as vaccinators were able to draw additional doses per vial. Additionally, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s February 25, 2021 revision of their Fact Sheet relative to the Pfizer-BioNTech Emergency Use Authorization now states “After dilution, one vial contains 6 doses of 0.3 mL. Vial labels and cartons may state that after dilution, a vial contains 5 doses of 0.3 mL. The information in this Fact Sheet regarding the number of doses per vial after dilution supersedes the number of doses stated on vial labels and cartons.” | ^^Reflects the previous allocation total of 43,500 and last received allocation of 7,800 on February 7, 2021
DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2021-07 REV1, Relative to Eating and Drinking
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) issues DPHSS Guidance Memo 2021 REV1, relative to minimum requirements for the operation of restaurants, bars, taverns, and other Eating and Drinking Establishments (EDEs). The purpose of Guidance Memo 2021-07 REV1 is to require EDEs, as defined in Title 10 GCA, Chapter 23, to implement mitigation measures to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus that causes COVID-19 from person-to-person spread and touching contact surfaces. These minimum requirements also supplement the Guam Food Code, which is the regulations that govern the operation of restaurants, bars, taverns, and other EDEs on island.
DPHSS Guidance Memo 2021-07 REV1 was updated to include the prohibition of salad bars, buffets, and self-service operations within EDEs. All other provisions remain unaffected at this time.
DPHSS Guidance Memo 2021 REV1 supersedes DPHSS Guidance Memoranda 2020-12, 2020-15, 2020-23, and 2020-31 in whole or in part, which contradict or conflict with Executive Orders 2020-27 through 2020-41 and 2020-43 through 2020-46, 2021-01, and 2021-03 through 2021-04.
Written mitigation plans and requests for authorization are to be submitted to pcor3plans@dphss.guam.gov. For more information, please contact DPHSS Division of Environmental Health at 300-9579 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or email, dphss-deh@dphss.guam.gov. Click HERE to read DPHSS Guidance Memo 2021-07 REV1 in its entirety.
COVID-19 Community Testing in Mongmong on March 4 and Dededo on March 5
DPHSS, in collaboration with the Mayors’ Council of Guam, Guam National Guard, Guam Department of Education, Guam Police Department, Guam Fire Department, and other GovGuam and federal agencies, continues COVID-19 community testing on Thursday, March 4 at the Nuestra Señora de las Aguas Church in Mongmong, and Friday, March 5 at the Astumbo Gym in Dededo from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
DPHSS will offer up to 200 COVID-19 tests at both locations on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents are reminded that both events are only a COVID-19 community testing. NO VACCINATIONS will be offered at these locations.
For the safety of the community and the nurses, only four (4) people per vehicle are allowed to be tested. No symptoms are needed to qualify for testing. Please bring a picture ID.
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UNIVERSITY OF GUAM COVID-19 VACCINATION SCHEDULE |
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DATE |
TIME |
VACCINE MAKE |
LOCATION |
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Monday, March 8 to Saturday, March 13 |
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Pfizer-BioNTech (Dose 2) Moderna (Dose 2)
NO first doses will be administered |
UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao https://tinyurl.com/liberategu2021
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PHASE 1a/1b/1c – CATEGORY: Healthcare workers; local and federal law enforcement personnel; School-based employees and Childcare Center employees; adults 55 years and older; Mayors’ Council of Guam (limited to mayors, vice mayors, and mayoral staff); funeral homes, mortuary, and cemetery staff; service providers contracted with the DPHSS Division of Senior Citizens providing direct patient or client care such as transportation for medical appointments, homebound meals, in-home services, caregiver services, case management, shelter care, adult daycare, and other direct services; and others who are due for dose two of the vaccine. Upon arrival, individuals 70 years and older will be sent to the front of the line. |
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COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinics Scheduled to Resume March 8-13 at UOG Fieldhouse
In anticipation of vaccine shipment arriving this week, COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics are scheduled to resume Monday, March 8 to Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the UOG Fieldhouse. Clinics are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will only accept those due for their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine. Eligible residents are advised to schedule an appointment online via Eventbrite at the link provided above or click here.
If scheduling an appointment is not possible, walk-ins will be accepted at a limited rate of 15 per hour. Walk-ins wishing to avoid longer wait times are discouraged from lining up prior to the 10 a.m. opening, and are asked to expect reasonable delays.
No first doses of either vaccine will be administered. Clinics administering first doses are scheduled to start Tuesday, March 16.
Upon arrival, individuals 70 years and older will be sent to the front of the line. Please bring a digital or hard copy appointment confirmation, a photo ID, and proof of Guam residency (Guam Driver's License, Guam ID, Green Card, US or FSM Passport, H1B or H2B visas for skilled workers). Those due for their second dose are reminded to bring their COVID-19 immunization card. This ensures quicker processing and proper documentation.
Short-term deferral of the second dose will not decrease the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine, nor will affected individuals be required to restart the vaccination series. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the second dose should be administered as close to the recommended interval as possible. The CDC further states that if it is not feasible to adhere to the recommended interval and a delay in vaccination is unavoidable, the second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines may be administered up to 6 weeks (42 days) after the first dose.
GBHWC Crisis Hotline
The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) has a Crisis Hotline 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 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.
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