JIC RELEASE NO. 1029 - COVID-19 Test Results: 24 New Cases, Six Hospitalized; Second COVID-19 Booster Doses Available; Food Commodities Distribution Continues April 26

JIC RELEASE NO. 1029 - COVID-19 Test Results: 24 New Cases, Six Hospitalized; Second COVID-19 Booster Doses Available; Food Commodities Distribution Continues April 26

COVID-19 Test Results: 24 New Cases Reported

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 24 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,174 specimens analyzed on April 21, 2022. Eight of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 47,926 officially reported cases, 354 deaths, 208 cases in active isolation, and 47,364 not in active isolation.

 

Six Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 5 p.m.

GMH

GRMC

USNH

TOTAL

COVID-19 Admission

2

4

0

6

Pediatric Admissions

0

-

-

0

ICU 

0

0

0

0

Ventilator

0

0

0

0

 

VACCINATION STATUS

VACCINATED

UNVACCINATED

INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)

Hospitalized

4

2

0

Total in Population*

136,284

5,323

12,229

Rate per 100,000 Population

3

38

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 38 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 13 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.

 

Second COVID-19 Booster Doses Available

Second doses of the COVID-19 booster are available to individuals ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. Eligible individuals may choose to receive a second booster dose using an mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the first booster dose.

 

Additionally, adults between the ages of 18 and 49 who are not moderately or severely immunocompromised and who received Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine as both their primary series dose and booster dose may receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 month s after the Janssen booster dose.

 

Adults ages 50 years and older could benefit from a second mRNA booster dose as they are at increased risk for severe COVID-19. Adults 50 years and older may choose to receive a second booster dose, if it has been at least 4 months after the first booster dose.

 

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 Thursday

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday

9 a.m. - 12 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

Monday through Saturday

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

 

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

Tuesdays and Thursdays:

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.

 

Food Commodities Distribution Continues April 26

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

 

Tuesday,

April 26, 2022

 

Humåtak

Door-to-Door distribution begins at 10 a.m. for the Manamko (elderly) and individuals with a disability, for Humåtak constituents only, while supplies last. For more information, contact the Humåtak Mayor’s Office at 671-828-8251.

 

225

 

Thursday, 

April 28, 2022

 

Dededo

Drive-thru distribution is from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Guam Football Association in Dededo, for Dededo constituents only, while supplies last. For more information, contact the Dededo Mayor’s Office at 671-632-5203/5019.

 

1,000

 

Friday, 

April 29, 2022

 

Talofofo

Drive-thru distribution begins at 10 a.m. at the Talofofo Gymnasium and Door-to-Door distribution for the Manamko (elderly) and those without transportation for Talofofo constituents only, while supplies last. For more information, contact the Talofofo Mayor’s Office at 671-789-1421.

 

425

 

Distribution Date

Organization

Distribution Method

No. of Clients

Wednesday,

April 27, 2022

 

Adult Day Care

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

 

75

 

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of April 21, 2022, a total of 136,284 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,873 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,883 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 6,270 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. A total of 58,023 eligible residents have received their first booster shots. A total of 2,040 eligible residents have received their second booster shots.