JIC RELEASE NO. 844 - COVID-19 Updates: 79 New Cases, 46 Hospitalized; Community Reminded to Continue Wearing Face Masks; Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues; Food Commodities Distribution Continues

46 Hospitalized for COVID-19

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 17 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 172 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.

COVID-19 Test Results: 79 New Cases of COVID-19
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 79 new cases of COVID-19 out of 974 tests performed on November 4. 21 cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 18,586 officially reported cases, 248 deaths, 2,557 cases in active isolation, and 15,781 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 9.0.

Community Reminded to Continue Wearing Face Masks
As established by prior executive order and upheld under Section 3 of Executive Order 2021-27, individuals are reminded that they are required to wear face masks when returning off-base from military installations. Wearing of face masks is required in congregate settings, whether indoors or outdoors, in accordance with DPHSS Guidance, regardless of vaccination status. 

Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues
DPHSS, in partnership with the Mayors’ Council of Guam and the Guam National Guard, continues to offer outpatient monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center in Mangilao. Patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 may receive mAb therapy if they meet the eligibility criteria through a referral from their private physician, a COVID-19 community test site, or a hospital. A Pre-Screening Assessment has been developed to guide individuals who may be eligible for mAb treatment. To schedule an appointment, call 671-998-4627 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 671-734-9203 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, CLICK HERE.

For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (first two doses), the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series:

• Anyone age 65 years and older

• Anyone age 18 years and older with underlying medical conditions

• Anyone 18 years and older 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 institutional settings.

For individuals who received the Johnson and Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago. 

Food Commodities Distribution Continues
The Guam Department of Education (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.

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of November 4, a total of 124,073 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 12 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This includes 12,052 fully vaccinated residents between the ages of 12 – 17, and 112,021 fully vaccinated adults. 11,088 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, 4,152 doses of the Moderna and 111 doses of the Johnson and Johnson/Janssen vaccine have been administered as boosters to eligible residents.