JIC RELEASE NO. 848 - Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported, COVID-19-related Fatalities Adjusted; COVID-19 Updates: Cumulative Test Results: 49 New Cases, 40 Hospitalized

JIC RELEASE NO. 848 - Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported, COVID-19-related Fatalities Adjusted; COVID-19 Updates: Cumulative Test Results: 49 New Cases, 40 Hospitalized

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
(0-11 years of age)

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:

 

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

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.

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:

  • 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. 

 

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS 

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

PEDIATRIC VACCINE CLINIC WILL BE OPEN AT NRCHC AND SRCHC ON 11/9

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.

Tuesday, 11/9: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Every Monday: 9 a.m. - 12 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.
For pediatric vaccination only at NRCHC, register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme

Tuesday, 11/9: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Every Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 12 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.