JIC RELEASE NO. 625 - VAPPC Holds Virtual Meeting; Seven of 647 Test Positive for COVID-19;COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues

   

JIC RELEASE NO. 625 - VAPPC Holds Virtual Meeting; Seven of 647 Test Positive for COVID-19;COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues

VAPPC Holds Virtual Meeting
During their virtual meeting on Monday, the Vaccine and Antiviral Prioritization Policy Committee (VAPPC) was updated on Guam’s COVID-19 vaccine allotment for April. Over the weekend, Guam received a total of 53,170 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Department of Public Health and Social Services’ (DPHSS) Immunization Program received 25,740 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines, 15,000 Moderna, and 1,300 Johnson & Johnson/Janssen (J&J/Janssen). Additionally, Guam’s Northern Region Community Health Center received 5,850 Pfizer-BioNTech, 500 Moderna, 100 J&J/Janssen doses. The Southern Region Community Health Center also received a total of 4,680 Pfizer-BioNTech doses. 

VAPPC members also discussed the latest developments with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and trials with individuals 12-15 years of age. Discussions on expanding age eligibility, however, were tabled pending approval from both the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 

Results: Seven New Cases of COVID-19

Seven (7) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 647 tests performed by DPHSS on Sunday, April 4, and tests from additional labs from Friday, April 2 to Sunday, April 4. Six (6) cases reported recent travel history and were identified in quarantine.

To date, there have been a total of 7,823 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 136 deaths, 31 cases in active isolation, and 7,656 not in active isolation. 

TODAY’S CAR SCORE1

0.2

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 provides COVID-19 test results from additional labs for Friday, April 2 to Sunday, April 4:

COVID-19 CASE COUNT

TOTAL

NEW CASES REPORTED TODAY

PAST 7 DAYS

COVID-19 CASES:

7,823

7

19

CONFIRMED CASES:

7,613

7

19

PROBABLE CASES:

210

0

0

 

COVID-19 TESTING

ON GUAM

TOTAL

NEW TESTS

REPORTED TODAY

7-DAY 

% POSITIVE

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

142,690

647

1.1%

MOLECULAR TESTS

132,425

629

1.1%

ANTIGEN TEST

10,265

18

0%

SEROLOGY TESTS

367

1

0%

 

CASE BREAKDOWN

     

STATUS

TOTAL

CURRENT ISOLATION LOCATION

TOTAL

COVID-19 Death

136

Hospital

0

Active Isolation 

31

Home

13

Not In Isolation

7,656

Isolation Facility

7

Civilian

7,413

Military

11

Military Service Member

410

   
 

COVID HOSPITAL CENSUS

Guam Memorial Hospital

Guam Regional Medical City

U.S. Naval Hospital

TOTAL

COVID ADMISSION

0

0

0

0

IN ICU

0

0

0

0

ON VENTILATOR

0

0

0

0

 

Preliminary COVID-19 vaccinations administered from December 17 to April 4:

Vaccine Maker

1st Doses Administered

2nd Doses Administered

Fully Immunized

Pfizer-BioNTech

36,399

16,761*

16,761

Moderna

19,744**

15,296***

15,296

Johnson & Johnson Janssen

-

-

149****

TOTALS:

56,143

32,057

32,206

*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.

****Johnson &Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccinations began on March 15 and were developed as a one-dose series.

 

Total Doses Administered

Total Doses Allotted 

% Administered 

Doses Remaining

88,349^

129,900^^

68.01%

41,551

^As of April 4, 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 six doses of 0.3 mL. Vial labels and cartons may state that after dilution, a vial contains five 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 86,560 and last received an allocation of 1,300 Johnson & Johnson Janssen vaccines on April 3, 2021, 25,740 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines and 15,000 Moderna vaccines on April 4, 2021.

 

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Continue on April 6–17 at UOG Fieldhouse
COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue Tuesday, April 6 to Saturday, April 17, from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the UOG Fieldhouse. These clinics will administer first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and second doses of both the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Residents are encouraged to schedule an Eventbrite appointment at the link provided below. 

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, FSM, Palau, or RMI Passport). Those due for their second dose are reminded to bring their COVID-19 immunization card. 

 

UNIVERSITY OF GUAM COVID-19 VACCINATION SCHEDULE

DATE

TIME

VACCINE MAKE

LOCATION

Tuesday, April 6 - Saturday, April 17 

12 p.m. – 

6:30 p.m

Pfizer-BioNTech 

(Dose 1)

 

 Pfizer-BioNTech & Moderna (Dose 2)

UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao

Register: tinyurl.com/vaccinateguapr6-apr17
 

Walk-ins limited to 15 per hour

FOR: Residents 16 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and provide government-issued identification to validate age. Upon arrival, individuals 60 years and older will be sent to the front of the line.

 

Village-Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics 
Village-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at the locations and times listed below. Bring a photo ID and COVID-19 immunization card. Although walk-ins are accepted, residents are encouraged to register with their respective mayor’s office. 

VILLAGE-BASED COVID-19 VACCINATION SCHEDULE

DATE

TIME

VACCINE MAKE

LOCATION

Tuesday, April 6

 

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 

Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2

Limited to 120 doses

Talofofo Gym

Friday, April 9

Asan Mayor’s Office

FOR: Residents 16 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and provide government-issued identification to validate age. Upon arrival, individuals 60 years and older will be sent to the front of the line.

 

Food Commodities Distribution Continues
The Guam Department of Education (GDOE), State Agency for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Nutrition Service, continues food commodities distribution at the village level. Distribution will be available to village constituents only. Commodities are also provided in bulk to the community organizations to distribute directly to their clients/families/households. Participants must wear a mask, maintain distance, and follow all traffic directions and signage.

 

Distribution Date(s)

Village

Distribution Method

No. of Bags

Wednesday,

April 7

Piti

Door-to-door distribution for 200 Piti constituents starting at 9 a.m., while supplies last. For more information, call the Piti Mayor’s Office at 472-1232/3.

200

Wednesday,

April 7 - Friday, April 9

Asan/

Maina

Door-to-door distribution for Asan/Maina manåmko’, individuals with disabilities, and those who have been furloughed or in need. For more information, contact the Asan/Maina Mayor’s Office at 472-6581/479-2726.

300

Thursday, April 8

Yigo

Drive-thru distribution for 1,000 Yigo constituents at the Yigo Gym, while supplies last. Individuals carpooling should obtain a Yigo Mayor’s verification before the distribution date to verify separate households. One bag per household. If there are remaining bags, staff will deliver door-to-door. Those who did not receive a bag (i.e., no transportation, elderly persons, etc.) will be prioritized. Contact the Yigo Mayor’s Office to schedule pick-up/delivery. For more information, contact the Yigo Mayor’s Office at 653-5248/9446.

1,000


Food commodities for organizations are as follows:

Date

Organization

Distribution Method

No. of Clients

Tuesday, April 6

Sanctuary

Food commodities will be provided in bulk to organizations to distribute directly to their clients/families/households.

30

 

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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