JIC RELEASE NO. 995 - Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 28 New Cases, 16 Hospitalized

JIC RELEASE NO. 995 - Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 28 New Cases, 16 Hospitalized

Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 28 New Cases

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported a preliminary case count of 28 new cases of COVID-19 from 192 specimens analyzed on March 18, 2022. Additional results are pending analysis and submission from other clinics and will be reported on Monday, March 21, 2022. To date, there have been a total of 46,723 officially reported cases, 341 deaths, 1,170 cases in active isolation, and 45,212 not in active isolation.

 

16 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 12 p.m.

GMH

GRMC

USNH

TOTAL

COVID-19 Admission

3

13

-

16

Pediatric Admissions

0

-

-

0

ICU 

0

0

-

0

Ventilator

0

0

-

0

 

VACCINATION STATUS

VACCINATED

UNVACCINATED

INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)

Hospitalized

11

5

0

Total in Population*

135,663

5,938

12,229

Rate per 100,000 Population

8

84

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 8 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 84 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 11 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.

 

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

FIRST DOSES, SECOND DOSES, 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 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

Monday through Saturday

9 a.m. - 5 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

 

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, and Fri.: 

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

 

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

 

Monday through Saturday:

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


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. Travel-related testing not offered. Call (671) 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment.

 

Mangilao mAb Treatment Center 

Monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) treatment is available at the mAb Treatment Center at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m Monday through Saturday. Patients must receive a referral from a physician to qualify for treatment at this center. To schedule an appointment, call (671) 998-4627, within 10 days of when symptoms started for best results.

 

Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of March 17, 2022, a total of 135,663 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,524 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,667 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 5,904 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 68 residents received their booster shots and a total of 56,323 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.