JIC RELEASE NO. 759 - DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2021-19 - GHS OCD

DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2021-19
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) issued DPHSS Guidance Memo 2021-19, relative to vaccination requirements for establishments, activities, and organized sports, pursuant to Governor’s Executive Order No. 2021-19. The enforcement of these provisions will commence on Monday, September 6, 2021.

DPHSS Guidance Memo 2021-19 supersedes all previous DPHSS guidance documents that are in effect, in whole or in part, including DPHSS Guidance Memo 2021-18, which contradict or conflict with, Executive Order 2021-19 and DPHSS Guidance Memo 2021-19. Face masks, contact logs, cleaning and disinfection of surfaces, and handwashing and respiratory etiquette must still be maintained. Contact logs shall include a list of each individual’s name, contact information (phone number and/or email), date, and time of visit.

DPHSS Guidance Memo 2021-19 mandates that the following establishments and activities shall require all individuals, including staff, patrons, participants, and coaches, age twelve (12) and older to show proof that they are fully vaccinated to enter their facilities or premises:

Boat cruises;
Bowling alleys;
Concerts and similar events;
Eating and Drinking Establishments with in-person, indoor/outdoor dining, except those in school building facilities;
Food courts at Shopping Centers or Malls;
Food service at funeral ceremony;
Gymnasiums, fitness centers, and dance studios;
Movie theaters;
Organized contact sports and competition;
Swimming pools;
Theaters and museums; and
other Covered Establishments determined by DPHSS

Covered Establishments listed above:

must verify the full vaccination of each individual prior to entry into the facility;
shall not accept written self-attestation as proof of full vaccination; and
are prohibited from serving any individual who fails to provide proof of full vaccination

Individuals who do not provide proof of full vaccination as by DPHSS Guidance Memo 2021-19 may not use indoor or outdoor portions of such facilities, except in the following situations, provided such individual wear a face mask properly:

To order, pick up, or pay for food or drink for take-out orders; and/or
To use a restroom

DPHSS Guidance Memo 2021-19 provides additional requirements and guidance for congregating, social gatherings, signage for patrons and staff at covered establishments, acceptable proof of full vaccination, and individuals seeking religious or medical exemptions.

To view DPHSS Guidance Memo 2021-19 in its entirety, CLICK HERE. For further information, contact the 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.

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.

JIC RELEASE NO. 759 - DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2021-19