PRESS RELEASE NO. 595 - Results: Two of 634 Test Positive for COVID-19;COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for Homebound, Village-Based;COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinics Continue Through March 13 at UOG Fieldhouse

   

PRESS RELEASE NO. 595 - Results: Two of 634 Test Positive for COVID-19;COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for Homebound, Village-Based;COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinics Continue Through March 13 at UOG Fieldhouse

Results: Two New Cases of COVID-19
Two (2) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 634 tests performed by the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) on Sunday, March 7, and tests from additional labs from Friday, March 5 to Sunday, March 7. 

To date, there have been a total of 7,751 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 133 deaths, 23 cases in active isolation, and 7,595 not in active isolation.

TODAY’S CAR SCORE1

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1The COVID Area Risk (CAR) Score will be recalculated once reports from all participating labs are up to date. The CAR Score accounts for the incidence of new cases, how well current testing identifies these cases, and the rate of spread. The ideal long-term goal is to sustain a CAR Score of 2.5 or less, which has been shown to correlate with very low to zero COVID-related hospitalizations and deaths. 

The following tables provide COVID-19 test results reported to the JIC on Monday, March 8, and reflects results additional labs from Friday, March 5 to Sunday, March 7:

COVID-19 CASE COUNT

TOTAL

NEW CASES REPORTED TODAY

PAST 7 DAYS

COVID-19 CASES:

7,751

2

17

CONFIRMED CASES:

7,542

2

17

PROBABLE CASES:

209

0

0

 

COVID-19 TESTING

ON GUAM

TOTAL

NEW TESTS

REPORTED TODAY

7-DAY 

% POSITIVE

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

130,727

634

0.8%

MOLECULAR TESTS

121,170

376

0.9%

ANTIGEN TEST

9,557

258

0.0%

SEROLOGY TESTS

358

0

80.0%

 

CASE BREAKDOWN

     

STATUS

TOTAL

CURRENT ISOLATION LOCATION

TOTAL

COVID-19 Death

133

Hospital

2

Active Isolation 

23

Home

10

Not In Isolation

7,595

Isolation Facility

4

Civilian

7,359

Military

7

Military Service Member

392

   
 

COVID HOSPITAL CENSUS

Guam Memorial Hospital

Guam Regional Medical City

U.S. Naval Hospital

TOTAL

COVID ADMISSION

2

0

0

2

IN ICU

1

0

0

1

ON VENTILATOR

1

0

0

1

 

The following provides preliminary COVID-19 vaccinations reported to the JIC on Monday, March 8, for vaccinations administered from December 17 to March 7:

Vaccine Maker

Total Doses Administered

1st Doses Administered

2nd Doses Administered

Individuals Fully Immunized

Pfizer-BioNTech

29,781

17,211

12,570*

12,570

Moderna

22,467

14,640**

7,827***

7,827

TOTALS:

52,248^

31,851

20,397

20,397

*Administering second doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccinations began on January 4, 2021.

**Administering first doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations began on January 8, 2021.

***Administering second doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations began on January 29, 2021.

 

Total Doses Administered

Total Doses Allotted 

% Administered 

Doses Remaining

52,248^

86,560^^

60.36%

34,312

^As of March 7, 2021. Total doses administered and allotted doses differ as vaccinators were able to draw additional doses per vial. Additionally, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s February 25, 2021 revision of their Fact Sheet relative to the Pfizer-BioNTech Emergency Use Authorization now states “After dilution, one vial contains 6 doses of 0.3 mL. Vial labels and cartons may state that after dilution, a vial contains 5 doses of 0.3 mL. The information in this Fact Sheet regarding the number of doses per vial after dilution supersedes the number of doses stated on vial labels and cartons.” | ^^Reflects the previous allocation total of 51,300 and last received allocation of 35,260 on March 5, 2021

 

UNIVERSITY OF GUAM COVID-19 VACCINATION SCHEDULE

DATE

TIME

VACCINE MAKE

LOCATION

Tuesday, March 9 to Saturday, March 13 

 

 

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Pfizer-BioNTech (Dose 2)

Moderna (Dose 2)

 

NO first doses will be administered

 

 

UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao

https://tinyurl.com/liberategu2021 

 

PHASE 1a/1b/1c – CATEGORY: Healthcare workers; local and federal law enforcement personnel; School-based employees and Childcare Center employees; adults 55 years and older; Mayors’ Council of Guam (limited to mayors, vice mayors, and mayoral staff); funeral homes, mortuary, and cemetery staff; service providers contracted with the DPHSS Division of Senior Citizens providing direct patient or client care such as transportation for medical appointments, homebound meals, in-home services, caregiver services, case management, shelter care, adult daycare, and other direct services; and others who are due for dose two of the vaccine. Upon arrival, individuals 70 years and older will be sent to the front of the line. 

 

COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinics Continue Through March 13 at UOG Fieldhouse
COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics continue through Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the UOG Fieldhouse. Clinics are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will only accept those due for their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine. Eligible residents are advised to schedule an appointment online via Eventbrite at the link provided above or click here

If scheduling an appointment is not possible, walk-ins will be accepted at a limited rate of 15 per hour. Walk-ins wishing to avoid longer wait times are discouraged from lining up prior to the 10 a.m. opening, and are asked to expect reasonable delays.

No first doses of either vaccine will be administered. Clinics administering first doses are scheduled to start Tuesday, March 16.

Upon arrival, individuals 70 years and older will be sent to the front of the line. Please bring a digital or hard copy appointment confirmation, a photo ID, and proof of Guam residency (Guam Driver's License, Guam ID, Green Card, US or FSM Passport, H1B or H2B visas for skilled workers). Those due for their second dose are reminded to bring their COVID-19 immunization card. This ensures quicker processing and proper documentation.

Short-term deferral of the second dose will not decrease the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine, nor will affected individuals be required to restart the vaccination series. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the second dose should be administered as close to the recommended interval as possible. The CDC further states that if it is not feasible to adhere to the recommended interval and a delay in vaccination is unavoidable, the second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines may be administered up to 6 weeks (42 days) after the first dose.

 

VILLAGE-BASED COVID-19 VACCINATION SCHEDULE

DATE

TIME

VACCINE MAKE

LOCATION

 

Tuesday, March 9

 

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Moderna Dose 2

Limited to 100 doses

 

Merizo Senior Center

PHASE 1a/1b/1c – CATEGORY: Healthcare workers; local and federal law enforcement personnel; School-based employees and Childcare Center employees; adults 55 years and older; Mayors’ Council of Guam (limited to mayors, vice mayors, and mayoral staff); funeral homes, mortuary, and cemetery staff; service providers contracted with the DPHSS Division of Senior Citizens providing direct patient or client care such as transportation for medical appointments, homebound meals, in-home services, caregiver services, case management, shelter care, adult daycare, and other direct services; and others who are due for dose two of the vaccine. Upon arrival, individuals 70 years and older will be sent to the front of the line. 

 

Village-Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for March 9
DPHSS, in partnership with MCOG, continues its village-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday, March at the Merizo Senior Center. Village-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic hours are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m or while supplies last.

Although walk-ins are accepted, eligible village residents are encouraged to register with their respective mayor’s office. Up to 100 doses will be available.

 

COVID-19 HOMEBOUND VACCINATION SCHEDULE

DATE

TIME

VACCINE MAKE

LOCATION

Tuesday, March 9



 

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Moderna

(Dose 2)

 

Pfizer-BioNTech

(Dose 2)

Merizo, Umatac

Wednesday, March 10

Inarajan, Talofofo, Yona, Barrigada

Thursday, March 11

Agaña Heights, Hagatña

Friday, March 12

Agat, Chalan Pago, Sinajana, Piti, Asan, Dededo, Adult Day Care Center

 

Homebound Vaccinations Continue March 9-12
DPHSS, in partnership with MCOG, continues homebound vaccinations for those who pre-registered with their respective village mayors and met the eligibility criteria. Homebound vaccinations are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the following villages and locations: Tuesday, March 9 in Merizo and Umatac; Wednesday, March 10 in Inarajan, Talofofo, Yona, and Barrigada; Thursday, March 11 in Agaña Heights and Hagåtña; and Friday, March 12 in Agat, Chalan Pago, Sinajana, Piti, Asan, Dededo, and the Adult Day Care Center.


DOE Division of Food Nutrition Helpline
The Department of Education Division of Food Nutrition Service would like the public to contact them if there are any concerns with the Grab and Go (GNG) Meals. Patrons may call 475-6760 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday or send an email to FNSMD-LEA@gdoe.net.

The GNG meals are to be consumed by the Friday of the week it was distributed for (i.e., If meals are distributed on February 19, they are to be consumed by Friday, February 26). This is to ensure optimal safety with food consumption for children 0-18 years.

Please note the GNG meals must not be stored for longer than one week from the day it was distributed and received. Please be advised the GNG meals are intended to be consumed by children between 0-18 years old and NOT to be sold, traded, or used in lieu of payment for any reason whatsoever.


GBHWC Crisis Hotline
The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) has a Crisis Hotline available 24/7 at (671) 647-8833/4. For those feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed or are needing to talk to someone, GBHWC has experienced providers available and ready to assist the community with any heightened stress and anxiety experienced as a result of COVID-19.

For the latest information on COVID-19, visit dphss.guam.gov or guamrecovery.com. For inquiries on COVID-19, contact 311 through a local number, or call the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10. 

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