JIC RELEASE NO. 803 - Eight COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Hospital Census: 70; Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 162 New Cases - GHS OCD

Eight COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported September 24 – 26
The Joint Information Center (JIC) was notified of eight (8) additional COVID-related fatalities reported between September 24 – 26:

The 185th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) on September 24, 2021. The patient was a 56-year-old male, unvaccinated with no known underlying health conditions who tested positive on September 24.
The 186th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival on September 25, 2021. The patient was a 69-year-old male, unvaccinated and with no known underlying health conditions who tested positive on September 11.
The 187th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at GMH on September 25, 2021. The patient was an 80-year-old male, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions who tested positive on September 9.
The 188th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at GMH on September 25, 2021. The patient was a 75-year-old male, unvaccinated with underlying health conditions who tested positive on September 18.
The 189th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at GMH on September 25, 2021. The patient was a 70-year-old male, unvaccinated with underlying health conditions who tested positive on August 30.
The 190th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at GMH on September 25, 2021. The patient was a 75-year-old male, unvaccinated with underlying health conditions who tested positive on September 13.
The 191st COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on September 26, 2021. The patient was an 80-year-old male, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions who tested positive on September 17, 2021.
The 192nd COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at GMH on September 26, 2021. The patient was a 53-year-old male, unvaccinated with no known underlying conditions who tested positive on September 26.

“In the face of the toll upon us this evening, we recognize our fight with this deadly virus is far from over but we are not defenseless. With added interventions in place, including vaccinations and monoclonal antibody therapy, we can protect those we love and prevent further devastation,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “For those who have experienced the greatest of loss in this ongoing battle, Jeff, Josh, and I keep you in our thoughts and prayers.”

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 need 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.

DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE. Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. Seek emergency medical care immediately or call 911 if you have trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or bluish lips or face.

Individuals who are sick are advised to:

Stay home, except to seek medical care. Call ahead before visiting the clinic/doctor.
Monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 including fever, cough, and shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, headaches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, nausea and/or diarrhea.
Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19. While waiting for test results, you should stay away from others, including staying apart from those living in your household.

70 Hospitalized for COVID-19 – 37 Unvaccinated

CENSUS as of 6 p.m	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	37	27	6	70
ICU	9	5	1	15
Ventilator	6	3	0	9
Vaccination Status	19 UNVACCINATED	18 UNVACCINATED	UNAVAILABLE	37 UNVACCINATED

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 162 New Cases of COVID-19 from September 24 – 26
Today, DPHSS reported 35 new cases of COVID-19 out of 298 tests performed on September 27. 4 cases were identified through contact tracing.

An additional 127 cases were also reported today as a result of complete analysis and case submissions from other clinics for preliminary COVID-19 test results reported September 25 – 26. Official case counts for the past weekend results are as follows:

September 25: 108 of 1,009 test positive for COVID-19 (31 cases previously reported). 26 cases were identified through contact tracing.
September 26: 145 of 888 test positive for COVID-19 (95 cases previously reported). 64 cases were identified through contact tracing.

To date, there have been a total of 14,536 officially reported cases, 192 deaths, 3,203 cases in active isolation, and 11,141 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 22.9.

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of September 25, 292 additional residents received their first dose in a two-dose series, 45 residents received their dose in the single-dose series, and an additional 759 residents have become fully vaccinated. To date, a total of 118,756 (87.13%) of Guam’s eligible population (residents 12 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This percentage includes 10,318 fully vaccinated residents between the ages of 12 – 17, and 108,438 fully vaccinated adults.

Free COVID-19 Testing (Weather permitting):

COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING SCHEDULE – FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED

September 28 - October 2

8 a.m. -

12 p.m.

Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada

Rapid antigen testing will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. No symptoms are needed. Bring a photo ID.

October 1

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan

Rapid antigen testing will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. No symptoms are needed. Bring a photo ID.

For more information, visit dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing.

FREE COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS - Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

September 28– 30,

October 1 – 2

11 a.m. -

5 p.m.

University of Guam Field House, Mangilao

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will expedite. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is at 4:30 p.m.

September 30

and

October 2

11 a.m. -

6 p.m.

Micronesia Mall, 2nd Floor, Above Center Court, Dededo

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will expedite. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is at 6 p.m.

September 28 – 29

9 a.m. -

12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan

Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

October 1

1 p.m. -

4 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo

Call (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

Four GDOE Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
Today, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) confirmed positive cases for COVID-19 involving 4 employees. The employee cases were identified at Chief Brodie Memorial Elementary School, Daniel L. Perez Elementary School, Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School, and Southern High School. In collaboration with the DPHSS, GDOE has identified and notified teachers as well as parents of students who may have been in contact with the index case in order to schedule testing. Tested individuals will remain in quarantine until they are cleared by DPHSS. Cleaning and disinfecting of areas of the campuses are taking place.

Click here to view TESTING Flyer

Click here to view VACCINATIONS Flyer

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. 803 - Eight COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Hospital Census: 70; Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 162 New Cases