JIC RELEASE NO. 97 - Profiles of Earlier Confirmed Cases; Statement on Public Health Emergency; DPHSS COVID-19 Testing Available - GHS OCD

COVID-19 test results are reported from multiple labs at varying times of the day. Cumulative test results will be provided this evening once all tests from today are finalized.

To date, 144 cases have been confirmed through COVID-19 testing provided with 129 released from isolation and 5 deaths. The Joint Information Center reports fatalities of confirmed COVID-19 cases only. As this is an evolving situation, information is subject to change with little to no notice.

For updated information on COVID-19 cases on Guam, including residential villages of confirmed cases, visit the COVID-19 Dashboard at http://dphss.guam.gov/covid-19/.

MEDICAL STATUS

GENDER

RESIDENTIAL LOCATION

TRAVEL HISTORY*

AGE GROUP

Stable: 08

Hospitalized: 02

Recovered: 129

Deaths: 05

Female: 76

Male: 68

North: 74

Central: 45

South: 23

Homeless: 02

Dubai: 02

Japan: 01

Philippines: 11

Singapore: 01

U.S.: 05

*Some cases traveled to more than one country

90+: 01

80-89: 05

70-79: 11

60-69: 36

50-59: 25

40-49: 25

30-39: 15

20-29: 15

10-19: 10

0-9: 01

Statement on Public Health Emergency
During several press conferences, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero indicated her intent to extend the public health emergency while lifting some restrictions implemented through the Social Isolation Directive and Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) Guidance Memoranda 2020-01, 02, and 05. Though the current public health emergency will be extended, it does not prevent relaxing any current restrictions, as shown through the lifting of road closures. A public health emergency declaration is still necessary as long as some measures remain to prevent further spread of the virus. An executive order formally extending the public health emergency has not yet been signed.

DPHSS COVID-19 Expanded Testing
DPHSS, in collaboration with the Government of Guam and federal and private partners, is expanding the COVID-19 testing drive-through/walk-in. The expanded testing by DPHSS is available at no cost to participants. Residents are asked to bring their ID.

Today, Tuesday, April 28, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Astumbo Gym in Dededo.
- Testing is limited to residents of Dededo and Yigo.
Wednesday, April 29, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Astumbo Gym in Dededo.
- Testing is open to any resident islandwide.
Thursday, April 30, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mangilao Senior Center/Mangilao Night Market, next to Santa Teresita Catholic Church in Mangilao.
- Testing is open to central residents of Agana Heights, Asan, Maina, Barrigada, Chalan Pago, Ordot, Hagatna, Mangilao, Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Sinajana, Tamuning, and Tumon.
Friday, May 1, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Agat Senior Center/DYA Haya Youth Center, near Mount Carmel Church.
- Testing is open to southern residents of Agat, Inarajan, Merizo, Piti, Santa Rita, Talofofo, Umatac, and Yona.

Residents must meet the following criteria:

Individuals with COVID-19 symptoms
Multi-generational families in a household (parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, adult children, their children) with COVID-19 symptoms

If you are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19, you can also call your health care provider and get tested. If a patient does not have a regular health care provider, they can call any of the Public Health Centers or the DPHSS Medical Triage Hotline Phone Numbers listed below to report symptoms and obtain guidance from clinicians:

(671) 480-7859
(671) 480-6760/3
(671) 480-7883
(671) 687-6170 (ADA Dedicated Number)

For inquiries on COVID-19, contact 311 through a local number, or call the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10.

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. 97 - Profiles of Earlier Confirmed Cases; Statement on Public Health Emergency; DPHSS COVID-19 Testing Available