Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported
The Joint Information Center (JIC) was notified of two (2) COVID-19-related fatalities.
- The 248th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on November 6, 2021. The patient was female, age unknown, with unknown vaccination status and unknown underlying health conditions. She tested positive on November 6, 2021.
- The 249th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Memorial Hospital on November 6, 2021. The patient was a 56-year-old female, unvaccinated with unknown underlying health conditions. She tested positive on November 6, 2021.
“While there are truly no words to bring relief when there is such great loss, Jeff, Josh, and I offer our condolences and sympathies to those that loved them,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “Even in these hard times, do not forget the large part we have in preventing more days filled with grief – by referring to the basics and maintaining social distancing between yourself and others that are outside your household.”
A COVID-19 positive patient whose death was reported as a COVID-19-related fatality on November 5, 2021 was subsequently found not to be the result of COVID-19. The Department of Public Health and Social Service (DPHSS) Office of Epidemiology and Research has revised the COVID-19-related fatality count to 249.
40 Hospitalized for COVID-19
CENSUS as of 5 p.m |
GMH |
GRMC |
USNH |
TOTAL |
COVID-19 Admission |
28 |
11 |
1 |
40 |
Pediatric Admissions |
2 |
- |
- |
2 |
ICU |
5 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
Ventilator |
4 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
VACCINE STATUS |
VACCINATED |
UNVACCINATED |
INELIGIBLE |
Hospitalized |
17 |
21 |
1 |
Total in Population* |
124,231 |
12,062 |
32,029 |
Rate per 100,000 Population |
14 |
174 |
3 |
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 14 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 174 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID- 19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 12 times higher for the unvaccinated as compared to the vaccinated.
*Population is based on the 2018 Statistical Yearbook.
Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 49 New Cases of COVID-19 from November 5 – 7
Today, DPHSS reported five (5) new cases of COVID-19 out of 166 tests performed on November 7. One (1) case was identified through contact tracing.
An additional 44 cases were also reported today as a result of complete analysis and case submissions from other clinics for preliminary COVID-19 test results reported November 6 – 7. Official case counts for the past weekend results are as follows:
- November 6: 69 of 1,316 test positive for COVID-19 (38 cases previously reported). 28 cases were identified through contact tracing.
- November 7: 28 of 588 test positive for COVID-19 (15 cases previously reported). 9 cases were identified through contact tracing.
To date, there have been a total of 18,688 officially reported cases, 249 deaths, 2,636 cases in active isolation, and 15,803 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 7.2.
FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING For more information, visit dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing. |
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Tuesday, Nov. 9 - Wednesday, Nov. 10, Friday, Nov. 12 - Saturday, Nov. 13 |
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada Rapid antigen testing will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Four per vehicle. No symptoms are needed. Bring a photo ID. |
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.
UPDATED: FREE COVID-19 BOOSTER VACCINATION VILLAGE CLINICS (for 65 and older) Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson For appointments, register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme or call your village mayor. |
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DATE |
VILLAGES SERVED |
LOCATION |
November 9 – 10: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Mangilao/Barrigada/Chalan Pago-Ordot/MTM/Yona |
UOG Field House |
November 15: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Dededo |
Astumbo Senior Center |
November 16: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Dededo |
Dededo Senior Center |
November 17: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Hågat, Sånta Rita-Sumai |
Hågat Gym |
November 18: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Tamuning |
Tamuning Senior Center |
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:
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Anyone age 65 years and older
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Anyone age 18 years and older with underlying medical conditions
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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.
FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson PEDIATRIC VACCINE CLINIC WILL BE OPEN AT NRCHC AND SRCHC ON 11/9 |
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Tuesday and Wednesday (this week): 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
University of Guam Field House, Mangilao Register at tinyurl.com/vaxguam Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will expedite. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is 30 minutes before close. |
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Tuesday, 11/9: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Every Friday: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo Call (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. |
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Tuesday, 11/9: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. For pediatric vaccination only at SRCHC, register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme |
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of November 6, a total of 124,231 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 112,179 fully vaccinated adults. 11,738 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, 4,920 doses of the Moderna and 139 doses of the Johnson and Johnson/Janssen vaccine have been administered as boosters to eligible residents.