JIC RELEASE NO. 1009 - ​ Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 19 New Cases, Seven Hospitalized

JIC RELEASE NO. 1009 - ​ Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 19 New Cases, Seven Hospitalized

Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 19 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported a preliminary case count of 19 new cases of COVID-19 from 197 specimens analyzed on April 1, 2022. To date, there have been a total of 47,330 officially reported cases, 349 deaths, 832 cases in active isolation, and 46,149 not in active isolation.

 

As of Friday, April 1, 2022, Guam’s COVID-19 Community Level is LOW based on the latest available data of new COVID admissions per 100,000 population (7-day total), percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients, and new cases per 100,000 population (7-day total). Guam’s Community Level utilizes the same methodology as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Community Levels.

 

Seven Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 12 p.m.

GMH

GRMC

USNH

TOTAL

COVID-19 Admission

2

5

-

7

Pediatric Admissions

0

-

-

0

ICU 

0

1

-

1

Ventilator

0

0

-

0

 

VACCINATION STATUS

VACCINATED

UNVACCINATED

INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)

Hospitalized

4

3

0

Total in Population*

135,992

5,615

12,229

Rate per 100,000 Population

3

53

0

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 3 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 53 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 18 times higher for the unvaccinated as compared to the vaccinated. *Estimated population is based on DPHSS Immunization Program analysis of 2020 Census data. Updates are expected pending further Census 2020 data breakdown.

 

Changes Made to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule

The Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC) and Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC) will be closed for vaccination on Saturday, April 2. Community testing will only be offered at NRCHC on Saturday, April 2. Changes to the schedule are below:

 

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER)

FIRST, SECOND AND BOOSTER SHOTS AVAILABLE - Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

Monday through Saturday

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Agana Shopping Center (2nd Floor) - Register: tinyurl.com/vaxguam

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be expedited. Bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing.

Monday through Friday

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC), Inalåhan

Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome. Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities.

Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

Monday through Friday

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC), Dededo

Call 671-635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome. Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities.

Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

 

FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING

Fill out a COVID-19 Testing Patient Assessment Form ahead of time, available at dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing

Mon., Wed, and Fri.: 

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Sat.: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada

COVID-19 testing will be offered by appointment through tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme.

Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID.Travel-related testing will not be offered.

NO SYMPTOMS NEEDED TO TEST FOR COVID-19

Monday through Friday:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC), Inalåhan

By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Travel-related testing not offered. Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518. Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

Monday through Saturday:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC), Dededo

By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Call (671) 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment.

 

Mangilao mAb Treatment Center Closed Monday

The public is advised that the monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) Treatment Center located at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center in Mangilao will be closed on Monday, April 4, for facility maintenance. The treatment center will reopen on Tuesday, April 5, and continue throughout the week. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call (671) 998-4627.

 

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of April 1, 2022, a total of 135,992 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,800 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,781 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 6,121 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. A total of 57,250 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.