JIC RELEASE NO. 1091 - 374th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 96 New Cases, 13 Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

374th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported

The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 374th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Guam on July 13, 2022. The patient was a 54-year-old female, fully vaccinated with one booster, who tested positive on July 13. 

“Our hearts go out to her friends and family during this difficult time. We wish them healing and peace,” said Acting Governor Josh Tenorio. “To those who are sick with COVID-19, especially our vulnerable population, we urge you to take advantage of the treatments available to help you get better faster. Talk to your healthcare provider or call our COVID Hotline at 311, option 1.” 

COVID-19 Test Results: 96 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 96 new cases of COVID-19 from 2,057 specimens collected July 13, 2022. Ten (10) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 53,459 officially reported cases, 374 deaths, 1,119 cases in active isolation, and 51,966 not in active isolation.

13 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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 6 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 34 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.

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children 6 Months and Older Available at DPHSS CHCs

The Moderna and the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines authorized for use in children down to six months of age. In most children, the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children ages six months through five years will be a two-dose primary series with four to eight weeks between dose one and dose two. In most children, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages six months through four years will be a three-dose primary series three to eight weeks between dose one and dose two, and at least eight weeks between dose two and dose three.

COVID-19 vaccination for individuals ages six months and older are available at the DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center in Dededo, and the DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center in Inalåhan. Requirements for minors to receive the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine:

• Parent/legal guardian must provide minor’s birth certificate

• Parent/legal guardian must have a government-issued photo identification

• Minor must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

• Guardians must present legal guardianship or power-of-attorney documents

Incentives Offered for COVID-19 Vaccination Series Completion and Boosters

A program administered by the government of Guam is providing incentives to individuals 12 years of age and older who maintain their COVID-19 vaccinations who are:

• Completing their last dose in primary series; OR

• Receiving 1st Booster Dose OR 2nd Booster Dose

Eligible residents may choose between IP&E gift certificates for $25 gas at Shell Gas Stations OR $25 at Shell Foody’s Guam stores (alcohol and tobacco items excluded) while supplies last. Gift certificates will only be offered at vaccination clinics at NRCHC, SRCHC, the Agana Shopping Center, and senior citizen outreach clinics, while supplies last. 

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of July 13, 2022, 137,858 eligible residents (6 months and older) are fully vaccinated. This total includes 14,418 residents 12 – 17 years old. 8,550 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of a two dose series. 7,155 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. 59 residents 6 months – 4 years old have received their first dose of a two dose series. 66,758 eligible residents have received their first booster shots. 9,746 eligible residents have received their second booster shots.