JIC RELEASE NO. 1005 - 343rd COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 59 New Cases, 17 Hospitalized; Changes Made to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule - GHS OCD

343rd COVID-19-related Fatality Reported

Today, the Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 343rd COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the U.S. Naval Hospital Guam (USNH) on March 29, 2022. The patient was an 87-year-old male, fully vaccinated with a booster, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on March 28.

“We join the island in mourning the loss of another member in our community, and pray for his family’s strength and comfort during this tragic time,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “As we see our cases continue to fall, we must continue to recognize that this is still a deadly virus and that we must take every precaution to protect ourselves and our loved ones from exposure.”

COVID-19 Test Results: 59 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 59 new cases of COVID-19 from 753 specimens analyzed on March 28, 2022. 19 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 47,181 officially reported cases, 343 deaths, 851 cases in active isolation, and 45,987 not in active isolation.

Guam’s COVID-19 Community Level is MODERATE based on the latest available data of new COVID admissions per 100,000 population (7-day total), percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients, and new cases per 100,000 population (7-day total). Guam’s Community Level utilizes the same methodology as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Community Levels.

18 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 4 p.m.	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	8	8	2	18
Pediatric Admissions	0	-	-	0
ICU	1	0	1	2
Ventilator	1	0	0	1

VACCINATION STATUS	VACCINATED	UNVACCINATED	INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)
Hospitalized	9	9	0
Total in Population*	135,939	5,668	12,229
Rate per 100,000 Population	7	159	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 7 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 159 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 23 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.

Changes Made to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule

The Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC) and Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC) vaccination clinic and community testing will be closed on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Please see the changes to the schedule below:

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

FIRST, SECOND AND BOOSTER SHOTS AVAILABLE - Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

Monday through Saturday

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Agana Shopping Center (2nd Floor) - 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.

Monday through Friday

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.

Monday through Friday

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.

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.

Mon., Wed, and Fri.:

8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sat.: 8 a.m. - 11 a.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

Monday through Friday:

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 not 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. Call (671) 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment.

Mangilao mAb Treatment Center

Monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) treatment is available at the mAb Treatment Center at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m Monday through Saturday for patients with a referral from a physician. To schedule an appointment, call (671) 998-4627.

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of March 28, 2022, a total of 135,939 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,800 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,756 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 6,081 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. A total of 56,992 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. 1005 - 343rd COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 59 New Cases, 17 Hospitalized; Changes Made to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule