JIC RELEASE NO. 839 - Four COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Updates: Cumulative Test Results: 78 New Cases, 53 Hospitalized; Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues - GHS OCD

The Joint Information Center (JIC) was notified of four (4) COVID-19-related fatalities:

The 239th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City on October 29, 2021. The patient was a 78-year-old female, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions. She tested positive on October 22, 2021.
The 240th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) on October 30, 2021. The patient was a 46-year-old male, vaccinated, with unknown underlying health conditions. He tested positive on October 29, 2021.
The 241st COVID-19-related fatality occurred at GMH on October 31, 2021. The patient was a 63-year-old female, unvaccinated, with unknown underlying health conditions. She tested positive on October 28, 2021.
The 242nd COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the U.S. Naval Hospital Guam on October 31, 2021. The patient was a 95-year-old female, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions. She tested positive on October 20, 2021.

“Jeff, Josh, and I are deeply saddened by the passing of more of our island brothers and sisters, and we ask the community to join us in prayer as we extend our sincerest condolences to their loved ones in mourning,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “Remembering the lives of those we have lost to this virus especially as the holidays draw near should give us pause. Let’s honor their legacies and do everything that we can to protect all those around us.”

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.

53 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 5 p.m	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	31	21	1	53
Pediatric Admissions	1	-	-	1
ICU	6	2	1	9
Ventilator	5	1	0	6

VACCINE STATUS	VACCINATED	UNVACCINATED	INELIGIBLE
Hospitalized	22	30	0
Total in Population	123,866	12,427	32,029
Rate per 100,000 Population	18	241	0

SPECIAL NOTE: Based on today's data, if we were to compare two (2) hypothetical populations of 100,000 people each, vaccinated versus unvaccinated, there would be 18 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 241 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID- 19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 13 times higher for the unvaccinated as compared to the vaccinated.

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 78 New Cases of COVID-19 from October 29 – 31

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 out of 155 tests performed on October 31.

An additional 65 cases were also reported today as a result of complete analysis and case submissions from other clinics for preliminary COVID-19 test results reported October 30 – 31. Official case counts for the past weekend results are as follows:

October 30: 78 of 1,320 test positive for COVID-19 (36 cases previously reported). 40 cases were identified through contact tracing.
October 31: 44 of 735 test positive for COVID-19 (21 cases previously reported). No cases were identified through contact tracing.

To date, there have been a total of 18,286 officially reported cases, 242 deaths, 2,312 cases in active isolation, and 15,732 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 15.7.

FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING

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

Wednesday, Nov. 3 - Saturday, Nov. 6

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. Four per vehicle. No symptoms are needed. Bring a photo ID.

Friday, Nov. 5

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. Four per vehicle. No symptoms are needed. Bring a photo ID.

Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues

DPHSS, in partnership with the Mayors’ Council of Guam and the Guam National Guard, continues to offer outpatient monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center in Mangilao. Patients may receive mAb therapy if they meet the eligibility criteria through a referral from their private physician, a COVID-19 community test site, or a hospital. A Pre-Screening Assessment has been developed to guide individuals who may be eligible for mAb treatment. To schedule an appointment, call 671-998-4627 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 671-734-9203 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, CLICK HERE.

UPDATED: FREE COVID-19 BOOSTER VACCINATION VILLAGE CLINICS (for 65 and older) Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson For appointments, register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme or call your village mayor.
DATE	VILLAGES SERVED	LOCATION
November 3: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Inalåhan/Talo’fo’fo	Inalåhan Mayor’s Office
November 4: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Sinajana/Hagåtña/Agana Heights	Sinajana Mayor’s Office
November 8 – 10: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Mangilao/Barrigada/Chalan Pago-Ordot/MTM/Yona	UOG Field House
November 15: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Dededo	Astumbo Senior Center
November 16: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Dededo	Dededo Senior Center
November 17: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Hågat, Sånta Rita-Sumai	Hågat Gym
November 18: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Tamuning	Tamuning Senior Center

For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (first two doses), the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series:

Anyone age 65 years and older
Anyone age 18 years and older with underlying medical conditions
Anyone 18 years and older with an elevated risk of COVID-19 exposure and transmission due to their occupation (e.g. healthcare workers, law enforcement, fire, K-12 teachers and support staff, university faculty, daycare employees, food and agriculture workers, manufacturing workers, USPS workers, corrections workers, public transit workers, grocery store workers) or institutional settings.

For individuals who received the Johnson and Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago.

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

Everyday EXCEPT

Tuesday (November 2), Thursdays and Sundays:

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.

Every Monday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Every Friday: 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.

Wednesday:

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.

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 Food Nutrition Service distribution will be available to village constituents only on a first-come, first-served basis. Distribution is limited to three households per vehicle at the sites. Face masks must be worn; bring a photo ID.

Date	Location	Distribution Method - While Supplies Last	# of Bags
Thursday, Nov. 4	Hågat	Drive-thru distribution will begin at 1 p.m. at the Hågat Community Center, for constituents only, while supplies last. For more information, contact 671-565-2524.	400
Friday, Nov. 5	Ordot/ Chalan Pago	Drive-thru distribution will begin at 9 a.m. at the Ordot/Chalan Pago Mayor’s Office, for Ordot/Chalan Pago constituents only, while supplies last. For more information, contact 671-472-8302/3/7173.	350
Friday, Nov. 5	Agana Heights	Drive-thru distribution will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Agana Heights Mayor’s Office, for Agana Heights constituents only, while supplies last. Bring your reusable bags to receive the food commodities as the items are not prepacked. For more information, contact 671-472-6393/8285/6.	300
Monday, Nov. 8	Sinajana	Distribution will be held at the Sinajana Mayor’s Office Resource Room (Look for a Red Tent) for Sinajana constituents only, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., while supplies last. Bring your reusable bags to gather the commodities (4-6 persons at a time). Drive-thru will not be available as the items are not prepacked. For more information, contact 671-472-6707/3323.	450

Commodities are also being provided in bulk to the community organizations.

Date

Organization

Distribution Method

# of Clients

Wednesday,

Nov. 3

Adult Day Care

Food commodities will be provided, in bulk, to organization. The organization will distribute food commodities directly to their clients.

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of October 30, 150 additional residents received their first dose in a two-dose series, 65 residents received their dose in the single-dose series, and an additional 215 residents have become fully vaccinated. To date, a total of 123,866 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 12 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This percentage includes 12,052 fully vaccinated residents between the ages of 12 – 17, and 111,814 fully vaccinated adults. 10,467 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine have been administered to eligible residents as either a booster or an additional dose. 3,135 doses of the Moderna vaccine have been administered as either a booster or an additional dose to eligible residents. 81 doses of the Johnson and Johnson/Janssen vaccine have been administered as either a booster or as an additional dose to eligible residents.

Click here to view Booster Eligibility

Click here to view Treatment

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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. 839 - Four COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Updates: Cumulative Test Results: 78 New Cases, 53 Hospitalized; Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues