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FEMA Accepting Youth Preparedness Council Applications
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is accepting applications for members to join their Youth Preparedness Council.
JIC RELEASE NO. 953 - 299th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 844 New Cases, 46 Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates
299th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported
Today, the Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 299th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) on February 7, 2022. The patient was an 83-year-old male, partially vaccinated, who tested positive on February 7.
JIC RELEASE NO. 952 - Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 499 New Cases, 45 Hospitalized; UOG Vaccination Clinic Hours to Change Starting Saturday; SNAP Supplemental Emergency Allotment for February 2022; Additional
Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported
Today, the Joint Information Center was notified of two (2) COVID-19-related fatalities:
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The 297th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) on February 6, 2022. The patient was an 81-year-old female, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions who tested positive on January 19, 2022.
NWS Advisories in Effect; Hazardous Surf and Seas Expected by this Evening
The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has the following advisories in effect:
A high surf advisory will be in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan from 6 p.m. this evening to 6 a.m. Tuesday. Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet are expected along north facing reefs.
Small Craft Advisory in Effect through Wednesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office maintains the small craft advisory for the coastal waters of Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan, in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Northeast winds of 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots, and seas of 8 to 10 feet by tonight, are expected. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Visit the following links for the latest advisory information:
JIC RELEASE NO. 951 - Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 344 New Cases, 43 Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates
43 Hospitalized for COVID-19
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CENSUS as of 9 a.m. |
GMH |
GRMC |
USNH |
TOTAL |
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COVID-19 Admission |
23 |
20 |
JIC RELEASE NO. 950 - Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 397 New Cases, 42 Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates
42 Hospitalized for COVID-19
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CENSUS as of 12 p.m. |
GMH |
GRMC |
USNH |
TOTAL |
|
COVID-19 Admission |
25 |
17 |
JIC RELEASE NO. 949 - COVID-19 Test Results: 762 New Cases, 46 Hospitalized; DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2021-27 Rev. 1; COVID-19 Testing Screening Guide Updated to Include Dialysis Patients; Additional COVID-19 Updates
46 Hospitalized for COVID-19
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CENSUS as of 5 p.m. |
GMH |
GRMC |
USNH |
TOTAL |
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COVID-19 Admission |
28 |
16 |
JIC RELEASE NO. 948 - DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center Clinic Closed This Afternoon
The Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC) clinic will be temporarily closed this afternoon from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for cleaning and disinfection.
High Risk of Rip Currents Remains in Effect through Tonight
The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has maintained a high risk of rip currents in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through tonight. Dangerous rip currents remain for east facing reefs of the Marianas. Reefs and coastlines facing north to northeast may also see heightened rip currents.
