JIC RELEASE NO. 616 - Results: Three of 110 Test Positive for COVID-19; Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics;COVID-19 Vaccination Outreach at Dededo Senior Center Today;Food Commodities Distribution Continues

Results: Three New Cases of COVID-19

Three (3) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 110 tests performed on Saturday, March 27. 

To date, there have been a total of 7,800 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 134 deaths, 31 cases in active isolation, and 7,635 not in active isolation.

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 from Saturday, March 27:

Preliminary COVID-19 vaccinations administered from December 17 to March 27:

*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.

****Johnson &Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccinations began on March 15 and were developed as a one-dose series.

^As of March 26, 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 six doses of 0.3 mL. Vial labels and cartons may state that after dilution, a vial contains five 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 86,560 and last received an allocation of 1,300 Johnson & Johnson Janssen vaccines on March 8, 2021.

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for March 30-April 2 at UOG 
COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue on Tuesday, March 30 to April 2, from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the UOG Fieldhouse. These clinics will administer first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and second doses of both the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is not available at the UOG vaccination clinic at this time.

Eligibility is open to residents 16 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and provide government-issued identification to validate age. The parent or legal guardian will also be required to sign a consent form on behalf of the minor to receive the vaccine. 

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 before the 10 a.m. opening and are asked to expect reasonable delays. Upon arrival, individuals 60 years and older will be sent to the front of the line. 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, FSM, Palau, or RMI Passport). Those due for their second dose are reminded to bring their COVID-19 immunization card. This ensures quicker processing and proper documentation.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), those due for their second dose of the vaccine may get their second dose up to four (4) days early or 42 days after. 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 Clinics Scheduled for March 29 – 30 & April 2

Village-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at the locations listed below. Clinic hours are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m or while supplies last. Patients due for their second dose will be prioritized. Bring a photo ID and COVID-19 immunization card. Although walk-ins are accepted, residents are encouraged to register with their respective mayor’s office. 

Homebound Vaccinations Continue March 29 – 30 & April 2

Homebound vaccinations continue for those pre-registered with their village mayor. 

COVID-19 Vaccination Outreach at Dededo Senior Center Today
DPHSS and Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC), in partnership with the MCOG, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Consulate Office, the FSM Association of Guam, Micronesian Resource Center One Stop Shop, Chuukese Catholic Faith Association, and other community organizations and leaders, are hosting a COVID-19 vaccination outreach today from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dededo Senior Center in Dededo. Those who pre-registered for the event will be prioritized. Bring a photo ID. 

Food Commodities Distribution Continues
The Guam Department of Education (GDOE), State Agency for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Nutrition Service (FNS), continues food commodities distribution through each mayor at the village level.  Recipients will receive TEFAP food commodities per household that may include canned chicken, chicken in a pouch, spaghetti sauce, mixed fruits, peaches, plums, yellow split peas, pistachios, hazelnuts, circle oat cereal, crispy hexagon cereal, and bottled cranapple juice. 

Distribution in each village will be available to village constituents only. Residents should call their respective mayor’s office for more information. Commodities are also being provided in bulk to the community organizations to distribute directly to their clients/families/households Participants must wear a mask, maintain distance, and follow all traffic directions and signage.

Village Mayor’s distribution schedule is as follows:

Food commodities for organizations are as follows:

Enrolled Provider List for COVID-19 Vaccinations

Eligible residents may contact participating enrolled providers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine:

†Public and private clinics and pharmacies may become enrolled providers after first agreeing to participate in the DPHSS vaccination program. Enrolled providers must meet federal storage and handling requirements for COVID-19 vaccines as established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), designate staff to complete CDC online training and certification courses, and enroll to report vaccine administration through DPHSS Immunization Registry to meet CDC reporting requirements. Enrolled providers will continue to receive COVID-19 vaccination allocations from DPHSS monthly if the island’s vaccination allocation supply permits and if they continue to uphold these requirements.