JIC RELEASE NO. 1044 - COVID-19 Test Results: 21 New Cases, Three Hospitalized; COVID-19 Tiyan Testing Hours to Change Next Week; Second COVID-19 Booster Doses Available; SNAP Supplemental Emergency Allotment for May 2022

JIC RELEASE NO. 1044 - COVID-19 Test Results: 21 New Cases, Three Hospitalized; COVID-19 Tiyan Testing Hours to Change Next Week; Second COVID-19 Booster Doses Available; SNAP Supplemental Emergency Allotment for May 2022

COVID-19 Test Results: 21 New Cases Reported 

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,302 specimens analyzed on May 5, 2022. Seven of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 48,323 officially reported cases, 355 deaths, 232 cases in active isolation, and 47,736 not in active isolation.

 

Three Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 5 p.m.

GMH

GRMC

USNH

TOTAL

COVID-19 Admission

0

2

1

3

Pediatric Admissions

0

-

-

0

ICU 

0

0

0

0

Ventilator

0

0

0

0

 

VACCINATION STATUS

VACCINATED

UNVACCINATED

INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)

Hospitalized

2

1

0

Total in Population*

136,450

5,157

12,229

Rate per 100,000 Population

2

19

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 2 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 19 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 10 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 months 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.

 

COVID-19 Tiyan Testing Hours to Change Next Week

Beginning Monday, May 9, 2022, hours of operation at the old carnival grounds in Tiyan, Barrigada will change. COVID-19 testing will be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. To schedule an appointment, visit tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

 

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 - 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, Fri, & 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.

 

 

SNAP Supplemental Emergency Allotment for May 2022

DPHSS would like to announce that the SNAP Supplemental Emergency Allotment for May 2022 will be released on May 20, 2022. The benefits will be electronically loaded into the SNAP recipients’ EBT cards. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the numbers below.

  • BES North (Dededo) at 635-7488/635-7484/635-7439/635-7396/635-7429

  • BES Central (RAN-Care) at 300-8853/300-8854/300-8850/300-8865

 

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of May 5, 2022, a total of 136,450 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,961 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,956 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 6,351 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. A total of 58,681 eligible residents have received their first booster shots. A total of 3,596 eligible residents have received their second booster shots.