JIC RELEASE NO. 807 - 198th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; 59 Hospitalized; 127 of 928 Test Positive; Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Shots Available

198th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported
The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 198th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on September 29, 2021. The patient was a 66-year-old male, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions. He tested positive on September 23. 

“Josh, Jeff, and I send our deepest condolences to the family of our island’s most recent loss. For those who grieve, may your loved one’s memories live forever in your hearts,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “Though these times unprecedented, our people’s resilient spirit and unwavering commitment to do what is best for one another will help us forge ahead to protect those we love.” 

DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE. Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. Seek emergency medical care immediately or call 911 if you have trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or bluish lips or face.

59 Hospitalized for COVID-19 – 35 Unvaccinated

COVID-19 Test Results: 127 New Cases of COVID-19 
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 127 new cases of COVID-19 out of 928 tests performed on September 30. 50 cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 15,168 officially reported cases, 198 deaths, 3,598 cases in active isolation, and 11,372 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 25.4.

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Shots Available 
Booster Shots are available at the University of Guam Calvo Field House for people who had a normal immune response to the first two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, but because of time, antibody levels are beginning to wane. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the only FDA authorized vaccine to administer as a booster. The following groups of people are eligible for a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech if they completed the Pfizer-BioNTech series (first two doses) and it has been 6 months or more since the second dose:

• Anyone age 65+
• Anyone age 18+ with underlying medical conditions
• Anyone 18+ 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 living settings

If eligible, please make your Booster Shot appointment at tinyurl.com/vaxguam. Walk-ins are accepted but should be prepared for longer wait times. 

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

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of September 30, 139 additional residents received their first dose in a two-dose series, 28 residents received their dose in the single-dose series, and an additional 296 residents have become fully vaccinated. To date, a total of 119,732 (87.85%) of Guam’s eligible population (residents 12 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This percentage includes 10,720 fully vaccinated residents between the ages of 12 – 17, and 109,012 fully vaccinated adults. 200 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine have been administered to eligible residents as either a booster or an additional dose. 11 doses of the Moderna vaccine have been administered as an additional dose to eligible residents.

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