JIC RELEASE NO. 932 - COVID-19 Test Results: 709 New Cases, 27 Hospitalized; COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Clinic Schedules

JIC RELEASE NO. 932 - COVID-19 Test Results: 709 New Cases, 27 Hospitalized; COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Clinic Schedules

Older Adults, People with Serious Chronic Medical Conditions are Most at Risk for Serious Complications and Death Due to SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19

Older adults and individuals with serious chronic medical conditions are most at risk for serious complications and death due to COVID-19. Serious chronic medical conditions include:

  • Heart disease

  • Diabetes

  • Lung disease

  • Obesity

  • Immunocompromised conditions (e.g. cancer, lupus)

  • Chronic liver disease

  • Chronic renal disease

  • Neurologic or neurodevelopmental condition

  • Current or former smoking


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. Individuals who are sick are advised to:

  • Get tested at community testing sites or your private clinic if you have symptoms of COVID-19.

  • Stay home, except to seek medical care. Call ahead before visiting the clinic/doctor.

  • Monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 including fever, cough, and shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, headaches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, nausea and/or diarrhea.

  • While waiting for test results, you should stay away from others, including staying apart from those living in your household.

 

27 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 7 p.m.

GMH

GRMC

USNH

TOTAL

COVID-19 Admission

15

11

1

27

Pediatric Admissions

0

-

-

0

ICU 

1

1

1

3

Ventilator

1

0

0

1

 

VACCINATION STATUS

VACCINATED

UNVACCINATED

INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)

Hospitalized

20

7

0

Total in Population*

132,223

9,384

12,229

Rate per 100,000 Population

15

75

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 15 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 75 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 5 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.

 

COVID-19 Test Results: 709 New Cases of COVID-19 
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 709 new cases of COVID-19 from 2,542 specimens analyzed on January 20, 2022. 103 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 26,466 officially reported cases, 276 deaths, 6,665 cases in active isolation, and 19,525 not in active isolation. 

 

Tiyan COVID-19 Outreach Appointment-Based Testing
Community COVID-19 testing at the old carnival grounds in Tiyan, Barrigada has transitioned to an appointment-based system with extended hours. Unscheduled drive-ups will be accepted on a limited basis. For the safety of the community and swabbers, only four (4) adults per vehicle are allowed to be tested. Symptomatic patients will be prioritized at unscheduled drive-ups. To schedule an appointment, visit tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING – Tiyan

 To schedule an appointment, visit tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

Jan. 22, 24 - 29 2022:

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

BREAK:

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada

COVID-19 testing will be offered by appointment through Eventbrite at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID.

Travel-related testing will not be offered.

 

FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING – DPHSS Community Health Centers



 

Jan. 22, 24 - 29 2022

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan

By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Travel-related testing will not be offered. Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518.

APPOINTMENTS FULLY BOOKED. SYMPTOMATIC PATIENTS WITHOUT APPOINTMENTS ACCEPTED ON LIMITED BASIS.


DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo

By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Travel-related testing will not be offered.

Call (671) 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment.

Fill out a COVID-19 Testing Patient Assessment Form ahead of time, available at dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing

 

Requirements for Minors to Receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine:

  • Parent/legal guardian must provide minor’s birth certificate 

  • Parent/legal guardian must have a government-issued photo identification (ID)

  • Minor must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

  • Guardians must present legal guardianship or power-of-attorney documents

 

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER)

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

Jan. 22, 24 – 26, 28, 2022:

Mon - Wed, Fri.: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat.: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

University of Guam Field House, Mangilao

Register at tinyurl.com/vaxguam 

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be expedited. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. 

Jan. 22, 24 – 29, 2022:

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, 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

 

Jan. 24 – 28, 2022:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, 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

 

AFTER-SCHOOL COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER)

Jan. 25, 2022:

3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Wettengel Elementary School

Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID.

Jan. 26, 2022:

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Talo’fo’fo Elementary School

Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID.

Jan. 27, 2022:

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

C.L. Taitano Elementary School

Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID.

 

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update 
As of January 20, 2022, a total of 132,223 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,007 residents 12 – 17 years old. 6,144 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 3,850 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 204 residents received their booster shots and a total of 47,838 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.

Click here to view AFTER SCHOOL VAX CLINICS

Click here to view VACCINATION CLINICS