JIC RELEASE NO. 848 - Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported, COVID-19-related Fatalities Adjusted; COVID-19 Updates: Cumulative Test Results: 49 New Cases, 40 Hospitalized - GHS OCD

Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported
The Joint Information Center (JIC) was notified of two (2) COVID-19-related fatalities.

The 248th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on November 6, 2021. The patient was female, age unknown, with unknown vaccination status and unknown underlying health conditions. She tested positive on November 6, 2021.
The 249th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Memorial Hospital on November 6, 2021. The patient was a 56-year-old female, unvaccinated with unknown underlying health conditions. She tested positive on November 6, 2021.

“While there are truly no words to bring relief when there is such great loss, Jeff, Josh, and I offer our condolences and sympathies to those that loved them,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “Even in these hard times, do not forget the large part we have in preventing more days filled with grief – by referring to the basics and maintaining social distancing between yourself and others that are outside your household.”

A COVID-19 positive patient whose death was reported as a COVID-19-related fatality on November 5, 2021 was subsequently found not to be the result of COVID-19. The Department of Public Health and Social Service (DPHSS) Office of Epidemiology and Research has revised the COVID-19-related fatality count to 249.

40 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 5 p.m	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	28	11	1	40
Pediatric Admissions	2	-	-	2
ICU	5	1	0	6
Ventilator	4	1	0	5

VACCINE STATUS	VACCINATED	UNVACCINATED	INELIGIBLE (0-11 years of age)
Hospitalized	17	21	1
Total in Population*	124,231	12,062	32,029
Rate per 100,000 Population	14	174	3

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 14 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 174 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID- 19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 12 times higher for the unvaccinated as compared to the vaccinated.

*Population is based on the 2018 Statistical Yearbook.

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 49 New Cases of COVID-19 from November 5 – 7
Today, DPHSS reported five (5) new cases of COVID-19 out of 166 tests performed on November 7. One (1) case was identified through contact tracing.

An additional 44 cases were also reported today as a result of complete analysis and case submissions from other clinics for preliminary COVID-19 test results reported November 6 – 7. Official case counts for the past weekend results are as follows:

November 6: 69 of 1,316 test positive for COVID-19 (38 cases previously reported). 28 cases were identified through contact tracing.
November 7: 28 of 588 test positive for COVID-19 (15 cases previously reported). 9 cases were identified through contact tracing.

To date, there have been a total of 18,688 officially reported cases, 249 deaths, 2,636 cases in active isolation, and 15,803 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 7.2.

FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING

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

Tuesday, Nov. 9 - Wednesday, Nov. 10,

Friday, Nov. 12 - Saturday, Nov. 13

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.

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 who have tested positive for COVID-19 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 9 – 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

PEDIATRIC VACCINE CLINIC WILL BE OPEN AT NRCHC AND SRCHC ON 11/9

Tuesday and Wednesday (this week): 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday

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 30 minutes before close.

Tuesday, 11/9: 9 a.m. - 3 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.
For pediatric vaccination only at NRCHC, register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

Tuesday, 11/9: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Every 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.

For pediatric vaccination only at SRCHC, register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of November 6, a total of 124,231 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 12 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This includes 12,052 fully vaccinated residents between the ages of 12 – 17, and 112,179 fully vaccinated adults. 11,738 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, 4,920 doses of the Moderna and 139 doses of the Johnson and Johnson/Janssen vaccine have been administered as boosters to eligible residents.

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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. 848 - Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported, COVID-19-related Fatalities Adjusted; COVID-19 Updates: Cumulative Test Results: 49 New Cases, 40 Hospitalized