PRESS RELEASE NO. 595 - Results: Two of 634 Test Positive for COVID-19;COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for Homebound, Village-Based;COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinics Continue Through March 13 at UOG Fieldhouse - GHS OCD

Results: Two New Cases of COVID-19
Two (2) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 634 tests performed by the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) on Sunday, March 7, and tests from additional labs from Friday, March 5 to Sunday, March 7.

To date, there have been a total of 7,751 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 133 deaths, 23 cases in active isolation, and 7,595 not in active isolation.

TODAY’S CAR SCORE1

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1The COVID Area Risk (CAR) Score will be recalculated once reports from all participating labs are up to date. The 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 Monday, March 8, and reflects results additional labs from Friday, March 5 to Sunday, March 7:

COVID-19 CASE COUNT	TOTAL	NEW CASES REPORTED TODAY	PAST 7 DAYS
COVID-19 CASES:	7,751	2	17
CONFIRMED CASES:	7,542	2	17
PROBABLE CASES:	209	0	0

COVID-19 TESTING ON GUAM	TOTAL	NEW TESTS REPORTED TODAY	7-DAY % POSITIVE
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS	130,727	634	0.8%
MOLECULAR TESTS	121,170	376	0.9%
ANTIGEN TEST	9,557	258	0.0%
SEROLOGY TESTS	358	0	80.0%

CASE BREAKDOWN
STATUS	TOTAL	CURRENT ISOLATION LOCATION	TOTAL
COVID-19 Death	133	Hospital	2
Active Isolation	23	Home	10
Not In Isolation	7,595	Isolation Facility	4
Civilian	7,359	Military	7
Military Service Member	392

COVID HOSPITAL CENSUS	Guam Memorial Hospital	Guam Regional Medical City	U.S. Naval Hospital	TOTAL
COVID ADMISSION	2	0	0	2
IN ICU	1	0	0	1
ON VENTILATOR	1	0	0	1

The following provides preliminary COVID-19 vaccinations reported to the JIC on Monday, March 8, for vaccinations administered from December 17 to March 7:

Vaccine Maker	Total Doses Administered	1st Doses Administered	2nd Doses Administered	Individuals Fully Immunized
Pfizer-BioNTech	29,781	17,211	12,570*	12,570
Moderna	22,467	14,640**	7,827***	7,827
TOTALS:	52,248^	31,851	20,397	20,397

*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.

Total Doses Administered	Total Doses Allotted	% Administered	Doses Remaining
52,248^	86,560^^	60.36%	34,312

^As of March 7, 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 51,300 and last received allocation of 35,260 on March 5, 2021

UNIVERSITY OF GUAM COVID-19 VACCINATION SCHEDULE
DATE	TIME	VACCINE MAKE	LOCATION
Tuesday, March 9 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
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.

COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinics Continue Through March 13 at UOG Fieldhouse
COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics continue through 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.

VILLAGE-BASED COVID-19 VACCINATION SCHEDULE
DATE	TIME	VACCINE MAKE	LOCATION
Tuesday, March 9	9 a.m. – 3 p.m.	Moderna Dose 2 Limited to 100 doses	Merizo Senior Center
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.

Village-Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for March 9
DPHSS, in partnership with MCOG, continues its village-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday, March at the Merizo Senior Center. Village-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic hours are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m or while supplies last.

Although walk-ins are accepted, eligible village residents are encouraged to register with their respective mayor’s office. Up to 100 doses will be available.

COVID-19 HOMEBOUND VACCINATION SCHEDULE
DATE	TIME	VACCINE MAKE	LOCATION
Tuesday, March 9	8 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Moderna (Dose 2) Pfizer-BioNTech (Dose 2)	Merizo, Umatac
Wednesday, March 10			Inarajan, Talofofo, Yona, Barrigada
Thursday, March 11			Agaña Heights, Hagatña
Friday, March 12			Agat, Chalan Pago, Sinajana, Piti, Asan, Dededo, Adult Day Care Center

Homebound Vaccinations Continue March 9-12
DPHSS, in partnership with MCOG, continues homebound vaccinations for those who pre-registered with their respective village mayors and met the eligibility criteria. Homebound vaccinations are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following villages and locations: Tuesday, March 9 in Merizo and Umatac; Wednesday, March 10 in Inarajan, Talofofo, Yona, and Barrigada; Thursday, March 11 in Agaña Heights and Hagåtña; and Friday, March 12 in Agat, Chalan Pago, Sinajana, Piti, Asan, Dededo, and the Adult Day Care Center.

DOE Division of Food Nutrition Helpline
The Department of Education Division of Food Nutrition Service would like the public to contact them if there are any concerns with the Grab and Go (GNG) Meals. Patrons may call 475-6760 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday or send an email to FNSMD-LEA@gdoe.net.

The GNG meals are to be consumed by the Friday of the week it was distributed for (i.e., If meals are distributed on February 19, they are to be consumed by Friday, February 26). This is to ensure optimal safety with food consumption for children 0-18 years.

Please note the GNG meals must not be stored for longer than one week from the day it was distributed and received. Please be advised the GNG meals are intended to be consumed by children between 0-18 years old and NOT to be sold, traded, or used in lieu of payment for any reason whatsoever.

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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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.

PRESS RELEASE NO. 595 - Results: Two of 634 Test Positive for COVID-19;COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for Homebound, Village-Based;COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinics Continue Through March 13 at UOG Fieldhouse