JIC RELEASE NO. 1050 - Report Positive COVID-19 At-home Test Results to DPHSS; COVID-19 Test Results: 46 New Cases, Five Hospitalized; Second COVID-19 Booster Doses Available

Report Positive COVID-19 At-home Test Results to DPHSS

When performing at-home COVID-19 test kits, results must be reported to the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) at [email protected]. 

If You Test Positive for COVID-19 Using the at-home test kit: 

1. You must report your result within 24 hours to [email protected]. Please provide your:

   • Full Name

   • Date of Birth

   • Date of Test

   • Results

2. You must isolate at home until cleared using the DPHSS Criteria for Discharging a Person from Isolation. Please refer to section G.

3. Steps to take while in isolation:

   1. Eat in a separate room or area; use a separate bedroom; use a separate bathroom. If sharing a bathroom, clean and disinfect after each use. 

   2. Avoid sharing personal items – dishes, cups/glasses, silverware, towels, bedding or electronics (e.g., cellphone).

   3. Wear a face mask.

   4. Wash your hands often using soap and water, or hand sanitizer; avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

   5. Clean and disinfect “high touch” surfaces and items every day (tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, sinks, and electronics)

If at-home test result is negative, but you have symptoms or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19:

1. You should get a confirmatory test as soon as possible to confirm your results

2. You should isolate until you receive your confirmed laboratory test result.

3. If you are symptomatic, advise your household members and other close contacts to stay home until you receive your confirmed laboratory test result.

4. If your confirmed laboratory test result is positive, DPHSS’ containment unit or your clinic will notify you of your positive laboratory result.

5. Close contacts should also get tested for COVID-19.

If at-home test result is negative and you have NO symptoms and have NOT been exposed to COVID-19: It is less likely that you have COVID-19. You may resume your daily activities while continuing to follow all public health advice.

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 46 New Cases Reported 

Today, DPHSS reported 46 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,396 specimens analyzed May 13 – 15, 2022:

• May 16: 3 of 183 test positive for COVID-19

• May 15: 19 of 342 test positive for COVID-19

• May 14: 24 of 871 test positive for COVID-19

Fifteen of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 48,542 officially reported cases, 361 deaths, 178 cases in active isolation, and 48,003 not in active isolation.

Five Hospitalized for COVID-19

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 20 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 7 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.

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of May 14, 2022, 136,551 eligible residents (5 years and older) are fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,986 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,997 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 6,405 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. 59,074 eligible residents have received their first booster shots. 4,358 eligible residents have received their second booster shots.