JIC RELEASE NO. 932 - COVID-19 Test Results: 709 New Cases, 27 Hospitalized; COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Clinic Schedules - GHS OCD

Older Adults, People with Serious Chronic Medical Conditions are Most at Risk for Serious Complications and Death Due to SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19

Older adults and individuals with serious chronic medical conditions are most at risk for serious complications and death due to COVID-19. Serious chronic medical conditions include:

Heart disease
Diabetes
Lung disease
Obesity
Immunocompromised conditions (e.g. cancer, lupus)
Chronic liver disease
Chronic renal disease
Neurologic or neurodevelopmental condition
Current or former smoking

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:

Get tested at community testing sites or your private clinic if you have symptoms of COVID-19.
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.
While waiting for test results, you should stay away from others, including staying apart from those living in your household.

27 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 7 p.m.	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	15	11	1	27
Pediatric Admissions	0	-	-	0
ICU	1	1	1	3
Ventilator	1	0	0	1

VACCINATION STATUS	VACCINATED	UNVACCINATED	INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)
Hospitalized	20	7	0
Total in Population*	132,223	9,384	12,229
Rate per 100,000 Population	15	75	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 15 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 75 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 5 times higher for the unvaccinated as compared to the vaccinated. *Estimated population is based on DPHSS Immunization Program analysis of 2020 Census data. Updates are expected pending further Census 2020 data breakdown.

COVID-19 Test Results: 709 New Cases of COVID-19
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 709 new cases of COVID-19 from 2,542 specimens analyzed on January 20, 2022. 103 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 26,466 officially reported cases, 276 deaths, 6,665 cases in active isolation, and 19,525 not in active isolation.

Tiyan COVID-19 Outreach Appointment-Based Testing
Community COVID-19 testing at the old carnival grounds in Tiyan, Barrigada has transitioned to an appointment-based system with extended hours. Unscheduled drive-ups will be accepted on a limited basis. For the safety of the community and swabbers, only four (4) adults per vehicle are allowed to be tested. Symptomatic patients will be prioritized at unscheduled drive-ups. To schedule an appointment, visit tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme.

FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING – Tiyan

To schedule an appointment, visit tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme.

Jan. 22, 24 - 29 2022:

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

BREAK:

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada

COVID-19 testing will be offered by appointment through Eventbrite at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID.

Travel-related testing will not be offered.

FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING – DPHSS Community Health Centers

Jan. 22, 24 - 29 2022

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan

By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Travel-related testing will not be offered. Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518.

APPOINTMENTS FULLY BOOKED. SYMPTOMATIC PATIENTS WITHOUT APPOINTMENTS ACCEPTED ON LIMITED BASIS.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo

By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Travel-related testing will not be offered.

Call (671) 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment.

Fill out a COVID-19 Testing Patient Assessment Form ahead of time, available at dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing.

Requirements for Minors to Receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine:

Parent/legal guardian must provide minor’s birth certificate
Parent/legal guardian must have a government-issued photo identification (ID)
Minor must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
Guardians must present legal guardianship or power-of-attorney documents

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER)

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

Jan. 22, 24 – 26, 28, 2022:

Mon - Wed, Fri.: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat.: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

University of Guam Field House, Mangilao

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be expedited. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing.

Jan. 22, 24 – 29, 2022:

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo

Call (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome. Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities. Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

Jan. 24 – 28, 2022:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan

Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome. Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities. Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

AFTER-SCHOOL COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER)

Jan. 25, 2022:

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Wettengel Elementary School

Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID.

Jan. 26, 2022:

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Talo’fo’fo Elementary School

Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID.

Jan. 27, 2022:

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

C.L. Taitano Elementary School

Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID.

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of January 20, 2022, a total of 132,223 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,007 residents 12 – 17 years old. 6,144 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 3,850 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 204 residents received their booster shots and a total of 47,838 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.

Click here to view AFTER SCHOOL VAX CLINICS

Click here to view VACCINATION CLINICS

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. 932 - COVID-19 Test Results: 709 New Cases, 27 Hospitalized; COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Clinic Schedules