JIC RELEASE NO. 846 - COVID-19 Updates: Preliminary Test Results: 15 New Cases, 39 Hospitalized; Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues; Food Commodities Distribution Continues

   

JIC RELEASE NO. 846 - COVID-19 Updates: Preliminary Test Results: 15 New Cases, 39 Hospitalized; Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues; Food Commodities Distribution Continues

39 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 5 p.m

GMH

GRMC

USNH

TOTAL

COVID-19 Admission

27

12

-

39

Pediatric Admissions

2

-

-

2

ICU 

4

1

-

5

Ventilator

3

1

-

4

 

VACCINE STATUS

VACCINATED

UNVACCINATED

INELIGIBLE
(0-11 years of age)

Hospitalized

16

22

1

Total in Population*

124,231

12,062

32,029

Rate per 100,000 Population

13

182

3

SPECIAL NOTE: 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 13 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 182 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID- 19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 14 times higher for the unvaccinated as compared to the vaccinated.

*Population is based on the 2018 Statistical Yearbook.

 

Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 15 New Cases

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported a preliminary case count of 15 new cases of COVID-19 from 376 specimens analyzed on November 6. Additional results are pending analysis and submission from other clinics and will be reported on Monday, November 8. To date, there have been a total of 18,639 officially reported cases, 248 deaths, 2,610 cases in active isolation, and 15,781 not in active isolation. As of November 5, the CAR Score is 9.0.

 

FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING 

For more information, visit dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing

Monday, Nov. 8 - Wednesday, Nov. 10,

Friday, Nov. 12 - Saturday, Nov. 13

 

8 a.m. - 

12 p.m.

Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada

Rapid antigen testing will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Four per vehicle. No symptoms are needed. Bring a photo ID.

 

Community Reminded to Continue Wearing Face Masks

As established by prior executive order and upheld under Section 3 of Executive Order 2021-27, individuals are reminded that they are required to wear face masks when returning off-base from military installations. Wearing of face masks is required in congregate settings, whether indoors or outdoors, in accordance with DPHSS Guidance, regardless of vaccination status. 

 

Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues

DPHSS, in partnership with the Mayors’ Council of Guam and the Guam National Guard, continues to offer outpatient monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center in Mangilao. Patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 may receive mAb therapy if they meet the eligibility criteria through a referral from their private physician, a COVID-19 community test site, or a hospital. A Pre-Screening Assessment has been developed to guide individuals who may be eligible for mAb treatment. To schedule an appointment, call 671-998-4627 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 671-734-9203 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, CLICK HERE.

 

UPDATED: FREE COVID-19 BOOSTER VACCINATION VILLAGE CLINICS

(for 65 and older) Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

For appointments, register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme or call your village mayor.

DATE

VILLAGES SERVED

LOCATION

November 8 – 10:

8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Mangilao/Barrigada/Chalan Pago-Ordot/MTM/Yona

UOG Field House

November 15: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Dededo

Astumbo Senior Center

November 16: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Dededo

Dededo Senior Center

November 17: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Hågat, Sånta Rita-Sumai

Hågat Gym

November 18: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Tamuning

Tamuning Senior Center

For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (first two doses), the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series:

  • Anyone age 65 years and older

  • Anyone age 18 years and older with underlying medical conditions

  • Anyone 18 years and older with an elevated risk of COVID-19 exposure and transmission due to their occupation (e.g. healthcare workers, law enforcement, fire, K-12 teachers and support staff, university faculty, daycare employees, food and agriculture workers, manufacturing workers, USPS workers, corrections workers, public transit workers, grocery store workers) or institutional settings.

 

For individuals who received the Johnson and Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago. 

 

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS 

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

Everyday EXCEPT

Thursdays and Sundays: 

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

University of Guam Field House, Mangilao

Register at tinyurl.com/vaxguam 

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will expedite. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is at 4:30 p.m. 

Every Monday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Every Friday: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo

Call (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

Every Tuesday and Wednesday:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan

Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.

 

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 distribution will be available to village constituents only on a first-come, first-served basis. Distribution is limited to three households per vehicle at the sites. Face masks must be worn; bring a photo ID.

 

Date

Location

Distribution Method - While Supplies Last

# of Bags

 

Monday,  

Nov. 8

 

Sinajana

Distribution will be held at the Sinajana Mayor’s Office Resource Room (Look for a Red Tent) for Sinajana constituents only, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., while supplies last. Bring reusable bags to gather the commodities (4-6 persons at a time). Drive-thru will not be available as items are not prepacked. For more information, contact 671-472-6707/3323.

 

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Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of November 6, a total of 124,231 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 12 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This includes 12,052 fully vaccinated residents between the ages of 12 – 17, and 112,179 fully vaccinated adults. 11,738 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, 4,920 doses of the Moderna and 139 doses of the Johnson and Johnson/Janssen vaccine have been administered as boosters to eligible residents.

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