JIC RELEASE NO. 577 - Results: Ten of 521 Test Positive for COVID-19;Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2021-04; COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for Homebound, Village-Based, and UOG Fieldhouse;Enrolled Provider List for COVID-19 Vaccinations

Results: Ten New Cases of COVID-19
Ten (10) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 521 tests performed on Thursday, February 18. Two (2) cases reported recent travel history and were identified in quarantine. Six (6) cases were identified through contact tracing.

To date, there have been a total of 7,715 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 130 deaths, 57 cases in active isolation, and 7,528 not in active isolation.

1The COVID Area Risk (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 Friday, February 19, and reflects results from Thursday, February 18:

The following provides preliminary COVID-19 vaccinations reported to the JIC on Friday, February 19, for vaccinations administered from December 17 to February 18:

*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.

^As of February 18, 2021 | ^^Reflects the previous allocation total of 43,500 and last received allocation of 7,800 on February 7, 2021

Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2021-04

Today, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order No. 2021-04 relative to placing Guam in Pandemic Condition of Readiness 3 (PCOR 3), and orders such that:

• EFFECTIVE AT 8:00AM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021, Guam will be in PCOR 3. Under PCOR 3, most activities will be permitted to operate under moderate restrictions. Additional businesses and activities are permitted to operate under such occupancy limits as set forth in applicable DPHSS Guidance.

• EFFECTIVE AT 5:00PM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021, bars and taverns will be permitted to operate at no greater than fifty percent (50%) of their occupancy load and further subject to applicable DPHSS Guidance. 

• EFFECTIVE AT 8:00AM MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021, non-contact athletics, including those available at educational institutions, may resume competition subject to applicable DPHSS Guidance, which shall include limits on spectators, requirements for sanitization, and the wearing of masks whenever practicable.

• EFFECTIVE ON MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021, the moratorium on foreclosure and eviction proceedings ordered in Executive Order Nos. 2020-07 and 2020-14 as it pertains to commercial property shall be lifted.

• EFFECTIVE ON MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021, the moratorium on eviction proceedings ordered in Executive Order Nos. 2020-07 and 2020-14 as it pertains to residential property for reasons unrelated to the failure to pay rent shall be lifted.

The community is reminded that all allowed activities must be conducted utilizing mitigation measures identified in applicable DPHSS guidance memoranda. These measures include:

• social distancing of at least six (6) feet and posting of appropriate signage;
• frequent cleaning of all surfaces;
• mandating the wearing of face masks unless engaged in physical exercise, eating or drinking and;
• permitting/encouraging teleworking.

The community is further reminded that individuals and businesses who fail to comply with applicable DPHSS Guidance Memoranda and Directives may be subject to fines pursuant to 10 GCA §19802 and 26 GAR Chapter 4 Article 28, as well as any other penalties pursuant to local law. DPHSS and affected agencies may enforce applicable enforcement statutes and regulations with the assistance of the Guam Police Department. 

Click here to read Executive Order No. 2021-04 in its entirety. 

UPDATE: Village-Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for Feb. 22, 23 & 26
DPHSS, in partnership with MCOG, and GDOE, continues village-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Monday, February 22 at the Santa Rita Senior Center; Tuesday, February 23 at the Yona Gym; and Friday, February 26 at the Barrigada Community Center. Village-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic hours are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

Homebound Vaccinations Continue February 22 – 24, 26
DPHSS, in partnership with MCOG, and GDOE, 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: Monday February 22 in Santa Rita; Tuesday, February 23 in Yona; Wednesday, February 24 at the Adult Day Care; and Friday, February 26 in Barrigada.

COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for February 20 & 23 – 27 at UOG Fieldhouse
COVID-19 vaccination clinics resume Saturday, February 20, and Tuesday, February 23 to Saturday, February 27 at the UOG Fieldhouse. These clinics will prioritize those due for their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine. Those due for their second dose of the vaccine may get their second dose up to four (4) days early. Due to limited supply, Pfizer-BioNTech first doses will be limited to 60 per hour for eligible individuals. No first doses of the Moderna vaccine will be administered. 

Walk-ins wishing to avoid long wait times are discouraged from arriving at the 1 p.m. hour. Average wait times during this hour are generally 2-3 times longer than those later in the afternoon or early evening. 

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.

Enrolled Provider List for COVID-19 Vaccinations
In addition to mass vaccination clinics held at the UOG Fieldhouse, eligible Guam residents may contact any of the participating enrolled providers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine:

Public and private clinics and pharmacies may become enrolled providers after first agreeing to participate in the DPHSS vaccination program. Enrolled providers must meet federal storage and handling requirements for COVID-19 vaccines as established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), designate staff to complete CDC online training and certification courses, and enroll to report vaccine administration through DPHSS Immunization Registry to meet CDC reporting requirements. Enrolled providers will continue to receive COVID-19 vaccination allocations from DPHSS monthly if the island’s vaccination allocation supply permits and if they continue to uphold these requirements.

Pre-screening Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccinations
To take the COVID-19 vaccine, you must meet the following pre-screening eligibility criteria*:

• Must not be currently infected with COVID-19 or previously exposed within the last 14 days
• Must not have received any other vaccine, such as the flu shot, in the last 14 days

*Please note: If this is your first time receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, please make sure you have never taken other COVID-19 vaccine products. Please visit dphss.guam.gov to view the pre-screening eligibility.

V-Safe Vaccine Symptom Monitoring 

After receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, register for v-safe, offered by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). V-safe is a smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins. You can quickly report side effects, and depending on your answers, you may receive a call from CDC. V-safe will remind you to get your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Sign up at vsafe.cdc.gov.

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 (671) 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. 

Click here to view Guam COVID-19 Surveillance Sit Rep

Click here to view 21.0219 SSD to Speaker Terlaje re Executeive Order No. 2021-04 - Relative to Declaring Pandemic Condition of Readiness 3 (PCOR 3)