JIC RELEASE NO. 975 - Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 106 New Cases, 31 Hospitalized; Food Commodities Distribution Continues March 3 - GHS OCD

31 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 11 a.m.	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	20	11	-	31
Pediatric Admissions	0	-	-	0
ICU	3	0	-	3
Ventilator	2	0	-	2

VACCINATION STATUS	VACCINATED	UNVACCINATED	INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)
Hospitalized	24	7	0
Total in Population*	134,794	6,813	12,229
Rate per 100,000 Population	18	103	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 103 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 6 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.

Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 106 New Cases of COVID-19

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported a preliminary case count of 106 new cases of COVID-19 from 337 specimens analyzed on February 25, 2022. Additional results are pending analysis and submission from other clinics and will be reported on Monday, February 28, 2022. To date, there have been a total of 44,344 officially reported cases, 322 deaths, 3,879 cases in active isolation, and 40,143 not in active isolation.

UOG Vaccination Clinic Extended Until March 2, Moves to GCC Starting March 4

The COVID-19 vaccination clinic held at the University of Guam (UOG) Field House will remain operational through March 2. The COVID-19 vaccination clinic will then transition to the Guam Community College (GCC) Multipurpose Auditorium in Mangilao on March 4. While walk-ins are accepted, residents are urged to make appointments at tinyurl.com/vaxguam. Dates and times are listed below:

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

FIRST DOSES, SECOND DOSES, AND BOOSTER SHOTS AVAILABLE

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

Feb. 28–Mar. 1, 2022:

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Mar. 2, 2022:

11 a.m. - 2 p.m

University of Guam Field House, Mangilao: Register: tinyurl.com/vaxguam

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

The COVID-19 vaccination clinic operating at the UOG Field House will close on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 2 p.m.

Feb. 28–Mar. 5, 2022:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC), 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.

Feb. 28–Mar. 5, 2022:

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC), 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.

Feb. 28, 2022:

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Chief Brodie Elementary School

After-school vaccination clinic open to the community. Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID.

Mar. 1, 2022:

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Machanaonao Elementary School

After-school vaccination clinic open to the community. Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID.

Mar. 2, 2022:

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Astumbo Elementary School

After-school vaccination clinic open to the community. Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID.

Mar. 3, 2022:

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School

After-school vaccination clinic open to the community. Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID.

Mar. 4, 2022:

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

D.L. Perez Elementary School

After-school vaccination clinic open to the community. Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID

Mar. 4 - 5, 2022

Mar. 7 - 8, 2022

Mar. 10 - 12, 2022

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Guam Community College Multipurpose Auditorium, Mangilao:

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

FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING

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

Feb. 28 – Mar. 5, 2022:

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada

COVID-19 testing will be offered by appointment through tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme.

Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID.Travel-related testing will not be offered.

NO SYMPTOMS NEEDED TO TEST FOR COVID-19

Feb. 28 – Mar. 5, 2022:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC), 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. Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC), 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.

Food Commodities Distribution Continues

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, March 3, 2022	Ordot/ Chalan Pago	Drive-thru distribution will is 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 the Ordot/Chalan Pago Mayor’s Office at 671-472-8302/3/7173.	350
Thursday, March 3, 2022	Yona	Drive-thru distribution is at 10 a.m. at the Yona Gymnasium for Yona constituents only, while supplies last. For more information, contact the Yona Mayor’s Office at 671-789-1525/4798.	350
Friday, March 4, 2022	Sinajana	For those who signed up for the GDOE/TEFAP food commodities, drive-thru distribution is from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. and 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in front of the Sinajana Mayor’s Resource Room under the canopy. Food commodities will be delivered to verified individuals with disabilities who signed up for the program. Contact the Sinajana Mayor’s Office at 671-472-6707/3323 for more information or if you are no longer interested in receiving the food commodities.	450

Mangilao mAb Treatment Center Reopens

The monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) Treatment Center located at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center in Mangilao is open for COVID-19 therapeutic services from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m Monday through Saturday. Patients must receive a referral from a physician in order to qualify for treatment at the Mangilao mAb Treatment Center. To schedule an appointment, call (671) 988-4627. Individuals are encouraged to schedule within 10 days of when symptoms started for best results.

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of February 25, 2022, a total of 134,794 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,204 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,427 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 5,377 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. A total of 54,884 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.

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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. 975 - Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 106 New Cases, 31 Hospitalized; Food Commodities Distribution Continues March 3