JIC RELEASE NO. 644 - COVID-19 Clusters Identified, Community Advised to Remain Vigilant; Free COVID-19 Testing Available; Twelve of 511 Test Positive for COVID-19; COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule - GHS OCD

COVID-19 Clusters Identified, Community Advised to Remain Vigilant
During a joint press conference today, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio, and the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) announced the identification of two COVID-19 positive clusters identified through contact tracing:

CLUSTER A – basketball gathering at a Dededo residence on April 3
- 12 individuals in attendance
- 8 confirmed positive cases
- 4 close contacts identified and all tested negative
- Connection to Cluster A – Easter gathering at a Yigo residence on April 4
  - 25 reported in attendance
  - 3 positive cases from Cluster A were reported in attendance
  - 14 close contacts were identified and all tested negative
  - Case investigation is ongoing for 7 close contacts
- Connection to Cluster A – A-Class Lounge
  - One positive case from Cluster A visited A-Class Lounge on April 3
  - To date, there are a total of 14 positives linked to A-Class Lounge from April 7 and April 10
  - 15 community contacts were identified and all tested negative
CLUSTER B – birthday party at a private residence on April 19
- 3 individuals attended a birthday party at a private residence on April 19 and tested positive for COVID-19
- Connection to Cluster B - All 3 COVID-19 positive cases from Cluster B are employees of Tsubaki Tower
  - To date, there are a total of 5 COVID-19 positive cases who are employees from Tsubaki Tower, 3 of which are linked to Cluster B
  - To date, at least 18 close contacts were identified
  - Case investigation and contact tracing is ongoing for 84 Tsubaki Tower employees identified as “potential” contacts
  - 961 Tsubaki Tower patrons were identified between April 14 – April 18 that are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19

The community is reminded to remain vigilant.

Remain home if you are sick. Keep away from others who are sick and limit face-to-face contact with others.
Keep a safe distance of 6 ft. or more between yourself and others who are outside of your household.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
If visiting elderly family members, continue to practice social distancing to protect those you love.

Free COVID-19 Testing Available
The DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center will offer free COVID-19 testing to staff and patrons of A-Class Lounge and The Tsubaki Tower on Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Staff and patrons who were at the A-Class Lounge on or after April 7 and staff and guests who were at The Tsubaki Tower between April 14 – 18 should monitor for symptoms and get tested.

COVID-19 symptoms include, but are not limited to:

Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fever
Chills
Muscle pain
Sore throat
New loss of taste or smell

This list is not exhaustive of all possible symptoms. Other less common symptoms have been reported, including gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends individuals get tested between five to seven days after exposure to a positive COVID-19 case. DPHSS encourages staff, guests, and patrons to follow these recommended guidelines. If you develop any of the symptoms described above, contact your medical provider, or call 311 option 1 for more information. If your symptoms are severe, seek medical attention immediately or call 911.

Results: Twelve New Cases of COVID-19

Twelve (12) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 511 tests performed on Wednesday, April 21. Seven (7) cases were identified through contact tracing. One (1) case reported recent travel history and was identified in quarantine. To date, there have been a total of 7,909 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 136 deaths, 65 cases in active isolation, and 7,708 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 1.0.

UPDATED COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule
COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at the locations and times below. Please bring a photo ID. Those due for their second dose are reminded to bring their COVID-19 immunization card.

UOG FIELDHOUSE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC
DATE	TIME	VACCINE	LOCATION
Friday, April 23 - Saturday, April 24	12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m	Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 (Ages 16 & 17 only) Moderna Dose 1 (Ages 18+) Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna (Dose 2)	UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao Register at bit.ly/vaccinateguapr20-apr24 If “sold out,” walk-ins are accepted Walk-ins limited to 15 per hour Bring appointment confirmation, photo ID, and proof of Guam residency (Guam Driver's License, Guam ID, Green Card, US, FSM, Palau, or RMI Passport) Immunization card is not an EventBrite appointment confirmation - use link above to make an appointment.
Tuesday, April 27 - Saturday, May 1	11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.		UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao Register at bit.ly/vaccinateguapr27-may1 If “sold out,” walk-ins are accepted Walk-ins limited to 15 per hour Bring appointment confirmation, photo ID, and proof of Guam residency (Guam Driver's License, Guam ID, Green Card, US, FSM, Palau, or RMI Passport) Immunization card is not an EventBrite appointment confirmation - use link above to make an appointment.
DPHSS SOUTHERN REGION COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC
Friday, April 23	9 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna (Dose 1 & 2)	Southern Region Community Health Center Register at: tinyurl.com/path2half423 If “sold out,” walk-ins are accepted Walk-ins limited to 10 per hour Bring appointment confirmation, photo ID, and proof of Guam residency (Guam Driver's License, Guam ID, Green Card, US, FSM, Palau, or RMI Passport) Immunization card is not an EventBrite appointment confirmation - use link above to make an appointment.
Saturday, April 24	9 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna (Dose 1 & 2)	Southern Region Community Health Center Register at: tinyurl.com/path2half424 If “sold out,” walk-ins are accepted Walk-ins limited to 10 per hour Bring appointment confirmation, photo ID, and proof of Guam residency (Guam Driver's License, Guam ID, Green Card, US, FSM, Palau, or RMI Passport) Immunization card is not an EventBrite appointment confirmation - use link above to make an appointment.
JOHN F. KENNEDY (JFK) HIGH SCHOOL COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC
Monday, May 3	9 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Pfizer-BioNTech (Dose 1 & 2)	JFK High School Gym For JFK students & parents/guardians Participants must submit a consent form prior to receiving the vaccine. Printed copies are available at JFK. An online PDF form is available at https://tinyurl.com/3xvaw4b3. Participants may schedule online appointments https://tinyurl.com/2bjt2dwc. Participants will be instructed to enter through the A-wing and directed to exit through the gymnasium after they complete their observation period. To preserve the gymnasium court, participants are asked to refrain from wearing stilettos or high heels. For information, email matfranquez@gdoe.net.
FOR: Residents 16 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and provide government-issued identification to validate age. Upon arrival, individuals 60 years and older will be sent to the front of the line.

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 UOG VACCINATIONS APRIL20-24

Click here to view SOUTHERN CLINIC VCCINATIONS APR23-24

Click here to view UOG VACCINATIONS APRIL27-MAY1

X Flooding is a temporary overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Flooding may happen with only a few inches of water, or it may cover a house to the rooftop. There are many possible causes of floods including heavy rain, coastal storms and storm surge, waterway overflow from being blocked with debris, or overflow of levees, dams, or waste water systems. Flooding can occur slowly over many days or happen very quickly with little or no warning, called flash floods.

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.

JIC RELEASE NO. 644 - COVID-19 Clusters Identified, Community Advised to Remain Vigilant; Free COVID-19 Testing Available; Twelve of 511 Test Positive for COVID-19; COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule