JIC RELEASE NO. 743 - Twenty-Nine of 378 Test Positive for COVID-19; Two GDOE Employees Test Positive for COVID-19; COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues

The community is reminded to remain vigilant:

• Wear your mask. Wash your hands. Watch your distance. 
• Get vaccinated. Stay tuned to local media and the latest JIC releases for vaccine availability. 
• Stay home if you are sick, keep away from others who are sick.
• Keep a safe distance of at least 6 feet from others who are not in your household.
• Practice social distancing around elderly family members.

Results: 29 New Cases of COVID-19
Twenty-nine (29) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 378 tests performed on August 4. Twenty (20) cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 8,652 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 143 deaths, 145 cases in active isolation, and 8,364 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 4.6.

Two GDOE Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
Today, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) confirmed two separate incidents where two individuals tested positive for COVID-19. The first individual is identified as an employee at the Tiyan Central Office. The second individual is identified as an employee completing administrative clearances at the Tiyan Central Office; this individual has not reported to the worksite.  

In collaboration with the the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), the GDOE has identified and notified the individuals who were in close contact with these individuals. These individuals will remain in quarantine until they are cleared by DPHSS to return to school. Areas of the facility have been cleaned and disinfected in preparation for regular hours of operation on Friday, August 6.

COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule 
COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at the locations and times below. Bring a photo ID. Those due for their second dose are reminded to bring their COVID-19 immunization card. To view the complete schedule of COVID-19 vaccination clinics, visit dphss.guam.gov/vaccinategu. 

Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and provide government-issued identification to validate age. Minor’s birth certificate is acceptable. Parent/legal guardian must have a government-issued ID. Guardians must also present legal guardianship or power-of-attorney document.

Free COVID-19 Testing Schedule
COVID-19 community testing continues from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Tuesday at the old carnival grounds in Tiyan, Barrigada. No symptoms are needed to qualify for testing. Bring a photo ID. Results available onsite. Testing for travel purposes will not be conducted at these community testing sites. Call the DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center at (671) 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment for COVID-19 testing for travel. Priority is given to patients under investigation, identified close contacts, and those traveling for medical purposes. Only four (4) people per vehicle are allowed to be tested. 

Food Commodities Distribution Continues
The Guam Department of Education, State Agency for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Nutrition Service distribution will be available to village constituents only on a first-come, first-served basis. A limit of three households per vehicle will be serviced at distributions. Face masks must be worn. Bring a photo ID. 

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.