Flood Advisory in Effect for Guam; Heavy Rainfall Expected Next Week

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory for Guam, in effect until 2:15 p.m. this afternoon. Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches is expected, resulting in minor flooding.

No Tsunami Threat to Marianas from Papua New Guinea Earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 that occurred 67 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea, with a depth of 61.4 km, at 9:46 a.m. (ChST).

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to Guam or the Northern Marianas at this time.

This will be the final statement issued by GHS/OCD unless additional information is received.

Heavy Rains Expected Next Week;

Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect Through This Afternoon

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory for the Guam International Airport Authority, in effect until 5 p.m. this afternoon. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport.

COVID-19 Test Results: 42 New Cases Reported

Today, tde Department of Public Healtd and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 42 new cases of COVID-19 from 445 specimens collected September 8, 2022. Five (5) of tde cases reported today are tdrough tde Department of Defense. To date, tdere have been a total of 58,221 officially reported cases, 394 deatds, 332 cases in active isolation, and 57,495 not in active isolation.

17 Hospitalized for COVID-19

COVID-19 Test Results: 21 New Cases Reported
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 from 467 specimens collected September 7, 2022. Seven (7) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 58,179 officially reported cases, 394 deaths, 303 cases in active isolation, and 57,482 not in active isolation.

20 Hospitalized for COVID-19

COVID-19 Test Results: 39 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 39 new cases of COVID-19 from 503 specimens collected September 6, 2022. Seven (7) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 58,158 officially reported cases, 394 deaths, 323 cases in active isolation, and 57,441 not in active isolation.

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 84 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 84 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,218 specimens analyzed from tests administered September 2 – 5, 2022:

• September 6: 19 of 264 test positive for COVID-19

• September 5: 8 of 109 test positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 Test Results: 54 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 54 new cases of COVID-19 from 971 specimens collected September 1, 2022. Three (3) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 58,035 officially reported cases, 390 deaths, 395 cases in active isolation, and 57,250 not in active isolation.

16 Hospitalized for COVID-19