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June 2018 is Typhoon Preparedness Month

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Press Release: Impassable Roadway Reported, Seek Alternate Routes

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flash flood warning for Guam until 3:30p.m. A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring within the warned area.

Impacts include flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low-lying areas. Flooding of public roadways is possible in some areas. Landslides are possible in steep terrain.

JIC RELEASE NO. 462 - Sixty-Two Prisoners Test Positive for COVID-19; Food Commodities Distribution Through Village Mayors Continues

Sixty-Two Prisoners Test Positive for COVID-19 
The Department of Corrections (DOC) confirms an additional 62 positive cases of COVID-19 among its prisoner population. To date, there have been a total of 164 confirmed cases among the prisoner population, 24 of whom have recovered. 

DOC is working with Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense and the Department of Public Works to erect three military-grade tents to provide additional isolation facilities. 

NWS Issue Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Thunderstorm, Flood Advisory in Effect

The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office Guam issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Guam. 
 
Though 12:45 p.m. today, Guam can expect thunderstorms in the following villages: Dededo, Tamuning; Yigo, Mangilao; Chalan Pago-Ordot; Barrigada; Yona; Hagatna Heights; Andersen AFB; Mongmong-Toto-Maite;  Sinajana; Asan; Piti; and Santa Rita. 
 
If driving, be alert for reduced visibility due to heavy rainfall and ponding of water along roadways. If you see lightning or hear thunder, seek shelter indoors.

JIC RELEASE NO. 461 - Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported;Results: 73 of 248 Test Positive for COVID-19;Rapid Engagement Team Completes Community Outreach in NCS & Piga, Dededo

Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported
The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 105th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) at approximately 11 a.m. on November 21, 2020. The patient was a 59-year-old male with underlying conditions that were further compounded by COVID-19. He was admitted to USNH on October 31, 2020 and tested positive upon admission. 

JIC RELEASE NO. 460 - 104th COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported;COVID-19 Results: 24 of 226 Test Positive For COVID-19

104th COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported
The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 104th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) at approximately 2:36 p.m. The patient was a 57-year-old female with underlying conditions that were further compounded by COVID-19. She was admitted to GMH on November 5, 2020 and was a known positive case. 

JIC RELEASE NO. 459 - Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported; Results: 36 Test Positive for COVID-19;One GDOE Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported
The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 102nd COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) at approximately 11 a.m. on November 20, 2020. The patient was a 37-year-old male with underlying conditions that were further compounded by COVID-19. He was admitted to GMH on November 6, 2020 and was a known positive case. 

JIC RELEASE NO. 457 - Results: 70 Test Positive for COVID-19; Rapid Engagement Team Community Outreach in Piga & NCS, Dededo; CLTC Office Temporarily Closed;Correction of GDOE Reported Cases

Special Note: Beginning next week, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) will shift from daily situation reports to weekly reports in order to provide for more comprehensive data analysis. To reflect this, the Joint Information Center (JIC) will report profiles of confirmed cases on a weekly basis only. COVID-19 test results and other key data will continue to be reported on a daily basis. 

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