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Fire Weather Watch in Effect for Guam; Outdoor Burning is Not Recommended

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has issued fire weather watch for Guam, in effect through Thursday afternoon. A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur.

Sustained winds at 20 mph, with gusts to 30 mph are expected. The combination of strong winds and 55 to 60 % humidity will create ideal conditions for the rapid spread of wildfires. Any fires that develop may spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

JIC RELEASE NO. 656 - Three COVID-19 Cases with U.K. Variant Identified on Guam;Community Reminded to Practice Caution

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) received the second set of results from virus samples that have been collected on Guam and have undergone genome sequencing by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Virus samples were collected between January 2021 and April 2021. To date, a total of 61 SARS-CoV-2 virus samples have been submitted to the CDC for genome sequencing. 

DPHSS received the first set of results on March 19 from the CDC, which confirmed seven (7) of 26 samples identified the B.1.429 California Variant.

JIC RELEASE NO. 655 - DPHSS Places Order for Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Vaccines;Eight of 543 Test Positive for COVID-19; Free COVID-19 Testing on May 4 in Tiyan;COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues

DPHSS Places Order for Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Vaccines
Last Friday, the Department of Public Health and Social Services’ (DPHSS) Immunization Program placed an order of 22,230 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech, and 10,500 doses of Moderna vaccines, totaling 32,730 COVID-19 vaccines for the month of May. All vaccines are anticipated to arrive within three to five business days. This order is part of the 74,630 doses allocated to DPHSS for the month of May. 

JIC RELEASE NO. 654 - Six of 117 Test Positive for COVID-19; Free COVID-19 Testing on May 4 in Tiyan; COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule; UPDATE: Food Commodities Distribution Continues

Results: Six New Cases of COVID-19
Six (6) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 117 tests performed on Saturday, May 1. To date, there have been a total of 7,981 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 136 deaths, 106 cases in active isolation, and 7,739 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 0.7.

The community is reminded to remain vigilant:

  • Remain home if you are sick. Keep away from others who are sick and limit face-to-face contact with others.

JIC RELEASE NO. 653 - Eleven of 243 Test Positive for COVID-19; COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule;Food Commodities Distribution Continues

Results: Eleven New Cases of COVID-19
Eleven (11) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 243 tests performed on Friday, April 30. To date, there have been a total of 7,975 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 136 deaths, 100 cases in active isolation, and 7,739 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 0.7.

The community is reminded to remain vigilant:

JIC RELEASE NO. 652 - Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2021-09;Five of 429 Test Positive for COVID-19; COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule;Food Commodities Distribution Continues; GDOE Student Tests Positive for COVID-19

Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2021-09

JIC RELEASE NO. 651 - Eight of 308 Test Positive for COVID-19;Free COVID-19 Testing Continues Friday, April 30; COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule; UPDATE: Food Commodities Distribution Continues;GDOE Student Tests Positive for COVID-19

Results: Eight New Cases of COVID-19
Eight (8) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 308 tests performed on Wednesday, April 28. Two (2) cases reported recent travel history and were identified in quarantine. To date, there have been a total of 7,959 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 136 deaths, 84 cases in active isolation, and 7,739 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 0.7.


The community is reminded to remain vigilant:

JIC RELEASE NO. 650 - Twelve of 577 Test Positive for COVID-19; GDOE Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19;Free COVID-19 Testing Continues Friday, April 30; COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule; UPDATE: Food Commodities Distribution Continues

Results: Twelve New Cases of COVID-19
Twelve (12) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 577 tests performed on Tuesday, April 27. One (1) case reported recent travel history and was identified in quarantine. One (1) case was identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 7,951 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 136 deaths, 76 cases in active isolation, and 7,739 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 0.8.


The community is reminded to remain vigilant:

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