Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: Eight New Cases Reported October 15 - 17

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported eight new cases of COVID-19 from 406 specimens analyzed from tests administered October 14 – 16, 2022:

• October 17: 2 of 124 test positive for COVID-19

• October 16: 3 of 114 test positive for COVID-19

• October 15: 3 of 168 test positive for COVID-19

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 that struck near the Guam region, with a depth of 51.4 km, at 4:08 a.m. (ChST).

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to the Marianas from the earthquake. 

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 48 New Cases Reported October 8 - 10

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 48 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,158 specimens analyzed from tests administered October 10 – 13, 2022:

• October 14: 8 of 272 test positive for COVID-19

• October 13: 15 of 254 test positive for COVID-19

• October 12: 7 of 315 test positive for COVID-19

• October 11: 18 of 317 test positive for COVID-19

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), federal and military partners, continue to monitor events surrounding the region including reports of the recent launch of an unidentified projectile out of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) towards the East Sea today. 

• NWS Website: https://www.weather.gov/gum/
• NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/

• Clear drainage areas and unblock clogged storm drains in your area;
• Stay up to date with the latest information;