JIC RELEASE NO. 1049 - Three COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 27 New Cases, Three Hospitalized; SRCHC Vaccination Clinic Closed Saturday; Second COVID-19 Booster Doses Available

   

JIC RELEASE NO. 1049 - Three COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 27 New Cases, Three Hospitalized; SRCHC Vaccination Clinic Closed Saturday; Second COVID-19 Booster Doses Available

Three COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported

Today, the Joint Information Center was notified of three COVID-19-related fatalities:

  • The 359th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on April 1, 2022. The patient was a 70-year-old male, fully vaccinated with one booster, with underlying health conditions, who tested positive on March 31.

  • The 360th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at GRMC on April 28, 2022. The patient was a 91-year-old male, fully vaccinated with one booster, with underlying health conditions, who tested positive on April 26.

  • The 361st COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital on May 12, 2022. The patient was a 57-year-old male, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions, who tested positive on May 12.

 

“Jeff, Josh and I pray for lasting peace and comfort for all those who are grieving their loved ones during this pandemic,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “While our eyes are filled with anticipation and turn towards recovery, pandemic remnants remain through infection and lost lives and should prompt our community to continue practicing mitigation efforts for the safety and wellbeing of our most vulnerable.”

 

COVID-19 Test Results: 27 New Cases Reported 

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 27 new cases of COVID-19 from 908 specimens analyzed May 12, 2022. 14 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 48,496 officially reported cases, 361 deaths, 233 cases in active isolation, and 47,902 not in active isolation.

 

Three Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 5 p.m.

GMH

GRMC

USNH

TOTAL

COVID-19 Admission

2

1

0

3

Pediatric Admissions

1

-

-

1

ICU 

1

1

0

2

Ventilator

1

0

0

1

 

VACCINATION STATUS

VACCINATED

UNVACCINATED

INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)

Hospitalized

1

1

1

Total in Population*

136,526

5,081

12,229

Rate per 100,000 Population

1

20

8

Based on today's data, if we were to compare two (2) hypothetical populations of 100,000 people each, vaccinated versus unvaccinated, there would be 1 vaccinated person hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 20 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 20 times higher for the unvaccinated as compared to the vaccinated. *Estimated population is based on DPHSS Immunization Program analysis of 2020 Census data. Updates are expected pending further Census 2020 data breakdown.

 

Second COVID-19 Booster Doses Available

Second doses of the COVID-19 booster are available to individuals ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. Eligible individuals may choose to receive a second booster dose using an mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the first booster dose.

 

Additionally, adults between the ages of 18 and 49 who are not moderately or severely immunocompromised and who received Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine as both their primary series dose and booster dose may receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the Janssen booster dose. Adults ages 50 years and older could benefit from a second mRNA booster dose as they are at increased risk for severe COVID-19. Adults 50 years and older may choose to receive a second booster dose, if it has been at least 4 months after the first booster dose.

 

SRCHC Vaccination Clinic Closed Saturday

The Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC) vaccination and clinic in Inalåhan will be closed this Saturday, May 14, 2022. Please see the schedule below. 

 

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER)

FIRST, SECOND AND BOOSTER SHOTS AVAILABLE - Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

Mon. - Sat.

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Agana Shopping Center (2nd Floor) - Register: tinyurl.com/vaxguam

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be expedited. Bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing.

Mon. - Thurs.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC), Dededo

Call 671-635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome. Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities.

Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

Mon. - Fri.

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

CLOSED SATURDAY

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC), Inalåhan

Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome. Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities.

Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

 

FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING

Fill out a COVID-19 Testing Patient Assessment Form ahead of time, available at dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing

 

Mon, Wed, Fri, & Sat: 

8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada

COVID-19 testing will be offered by appointment through tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme.

Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID.Travel-related testing will not be offered.

NO SYMPTOMS NEEDED TO TEST FOR COVID-19

Tuesdays and Thursdays:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC), Inalåhan

By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Travel-related testing not offered. Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518. Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

Monday through Saturday:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC), Dededo

By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Call (671) 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment.

 

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of May 12, 2022, 136,526 eligible residents (5 years and older) are fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,986 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,989 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 6,383 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. 58,988 eligible residents have received their first booster shots. 4,127 eligible residents have received their second booster shots.

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