JIC RELEASE NO. 257 - Cumulative Results: Sixteen Test Positive for COVID-19; Profiles of Confirmed Cases; NRCHC COVID-19 Testing Available by Appointment Only

   

JIC RELEASE NO. 257 - Cumulative Results: Sixteen Test Positive for COVID-19; Profiles of Confirmed Cases; NRCHC COVID-19 Testing Available by Appointment Only

COVID-19 test results are reported from multiple labs at varying times of the day. The Joint Information Center will report cumulative COVID-19 test results once a day, unless unavailable. 

 

For updated information on COVID-19 cases on Guam, visit the COVID-19 Dashboard and Situation Report at http://dphss.guam.gov/covid-19/.

 

Cumulative Results

The following breakdown provides cumulative COVID-19 test results for Tuesday, August 11, 2020:

Laboratory 

New Cases Reported on Tuesday, August 11

Samples Tested (August 10)

Total Negative Cases (March 12 - August 11)

Total Confirmed Cases (March 12 - August 11, 2020)

Department of Public Health & Social Services (DPHSS) Guam Public Health Laboratory (GPHL)

9

291

13,798

260

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

1

1

3,506

71

Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DLS)2

0

114

3,771

65

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Laboratory3

3

80

3,189

24

Guam National Guard (GUNG) Laboratory4

0

0

17

0

Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) Laboratory5

0

23

872

1

American Medical Center (AMC)6

3

32

29

3

Other Laboratories 

0

N/A

N/A

2

Probable cases

0

N/A

N/A

8

AS OF 5:00 PM, TUESDAY,

AUGUST 11, 2020

Total Confirmed:

16

Total Samples Tested:

541

Total Negative Cases (March 12 - August 11):

25,182

Total COVID-19 Cases (March 12 - August 11):

434

1Beginning March 26, 2020 3Beginning April 15, 2020 5Beginning April 30, 2020

2Beginning March 31, 2020 4Beginning April 23, 2020 6Beginning August 10, 2020

 

Sixteen new cases of COVID-19 were reported today. Of the sixteen cases, seven cases were identified through contact tracing and four cases had recent travel and were identified in a quarantine facility. 

 

To date, there have been a total of 434 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 5 deaths, 325 released from isolation, and 104 active cases. Of those cases, 384 are classified as civilians and 50 are military service members. 

 

Profiles of Confirmed Cases

STATUS

MEDICAL STATUS1

GENDER

RESIDENTIAL LOCATION

TRAVEL HISTORY3

AGE GROUP

Civilian:      384

Military:        50

Stable:               97

Hospitalized2:   07

Released:         325

Deaths:              05




 

Female:    202

Male:       232

North:           234

Central:         102

South:            49

Homeless:      04

Non-resident: 45


 

Dubai:            02

Japan:             01

Philippines:    17

Singapore:      01

U.S.:               36

Mexico:          01


 

90+:              01

80-89:           08

70-79:           19

60-69:           54

50-59:           66

40-49:           73

30-39:           78

20-29:           91

10-19:           30

0-9:               14

1Some cases that were previously released from isolation have tested positive through follow-up testing

2Hospitalization rate is based on intake numbers reported by GMH and USNH. This number may be subject to change. 

3Some cases traveled to more than one country 

 

NRCHC COVID-19 Testing Available by Appointment Only

Those experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 are advised to call their health care provider. If a patient does not have a regular health care provider, they can call the Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC) at (671) 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment. The NRCHC COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only.  

 

Those experiencing symptoms can also call the DPHSS Medical Triage Hotline phone numbers listed below to report symptoms and obtain guidance from clinicians, or call 311 and dial option number 1.

  • (671) 480-7859

  • (671) 480-6760/3

  • (671) 480-7883 

  • (671) 687-6170 (ADA Dedicated Number)

 

The Joint Information Center is aware of caller reports that the medical triage hotline numbers have alerts that the voicemail box is full. Although the voicemail is full for the phone lines, the lines remain operational. The medical triage hotline team logs all missed calls, and callers who are not immediately serviced can expect a return call from a medical triage nurse. 

 

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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