Good Morning. Hafa Adai & Welcome...to the official GHS/OCD Website.
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Tel: 671-475-9600
Fax: 671-477-3727
Email: info@ghs.guam.gov
Location: 221B Chalan Palasyo Agana Heights, Guam 96910
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Eight COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported September 24 – 26
The Joint Information Center (JIC) was notified of eight (8) additional COVID-related fatalities reported between September 24 – 26:
The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), Joint Region Marianas (JRM), U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG), and Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) will conduct routine testing of the vital communication and advance warning system sirens, respectively, on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, starting at 3:15 p.m.
GHS/OCD will test the nineteen (19) All Hazards Alert Warning System (AHAWS) sirens in conjunction with JRM, NBG, and AAFB monthly routine testing of the “Giant Voice (GV)” sirens.
67 Hospitalized for COVID-19
CENSUS as of 7 p.m |
Guam Memorial Hospital |
Guam Regional Medical City |
U.S. Naval Hospital |
TOTAL |
COVID-19 Admission |
64 Hospitalized for COVID-19
CENSUS as of 7 p.m |
Guam Memorial Hospital |
Guam Regional Medical City |
U.S. Naval Hospital |
TOTAL |
COVID-19 Admission |
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) issued Guidance Memorandums 2021-26 and 2021-27 relative to COVID-19 Testing and case investigation, and Screening Testing in schools.
The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a marine weather statement for Guam coastal waters. A strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 25 knots and producing approximately 10 cloud to ground strikes per minute is located 27 nautical miles west of Ritidian. This thunderstorm is nearly stationary.
The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport until 2 a.m. Saturday morning. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport. Be alert and take precautions as required. If lightning is seen or thunder is heard, remain indoors.
A flood watch remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through 6 a.m. Saturday. Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches with locally heavier amounts are possible through tonight.
Watch for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. Seek emergency medical care immediately or call 911 if you have trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or bluish lips or face.
66 Hospitalized for COVID-19
CENSUS as of 6 p.m |
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) issued DPHSS Guidance Memo 2021-28, which provides additional guidance relative to persons with a documented previous COVID-19 infection.