JIC RELEASE NO. 131 - End of Day Results: Zero Test Positive for COVID-19 by DPHSS

   

JIC RELEASE NO. 131 - End of Day Results: Zero Test Positive for COVID-19 by DPHSS

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COVID-19 test results are reported from multiple labs at varying times of the day. The cumulative total from all labs will be reported on a nightly basis, unless unavailable. The following breakdown provides cumulative COVID-19 test results for Monday, May 18, 2020:

 

Laboratory 

Reported on Monday, May 18, 2020

Total Negative Cases 

(March 12 - May 18, 2020)

Total Confirmed Cases (March 12 - May 18, 2020)

DPHSS Guam Public Health Laboratory (GPHL)

0

2,540

128

Naval Health Research Center (NHRC)1/U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Guam2

0

901

14

Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DLS)2

0

638

6

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Laboratory3

0

415

1

Guam National Guard (GUNG) Laboratory4

0

17

0

Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) Laboratory5

N/A

88

0

Probable cases

0

N/A

5

AS OF 9:15 PM, MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020

Total reported on Monday, May 18:

0

Total negative cases (March 12 - May 18):

4,599

Total COVID-19 Cases (March 12 - May 18):

 154

1Beginning March 26, 2020
2Beginning March 31, 2020
3Beginning April 15, 2020
4Beginning April 23, 2020
5Beginning April 30, 2020

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) tested 30 individuals for COVID-19 on Monday, May 18, 2020 with conclusive results. Zero tested positive through DPHSS and 30 tested negative for SARS-CoV-2. 

To date, there have been 154 cases confirmed through COVID-19 testing provided with 5 deaths and 126 released from isolation. Cases are released from isolation under the following conditions: resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications AND improvement in respiratory symptoms AND negative results from two consecutive respiratory specimens collected at least 24 hours apart. Cases that test positive for COVID-19 through follow-up testing return to active isolation. All remaining cases are in isolation. 

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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