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Accessibility Options331st COVID-19-related Fatality Reported
Today, the Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 331st COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on March 2, 2022. The patient was a 65-year-old female, fully vaccinated with a booster, with underlying health conditions who tested positive on March 2.
“Jeff, Josh, and I pray for her friends and family–for peace in their hearts and comfort for their loss,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “We understand there are times of weariness during this pandemic but we implore you to see that your efforts are making a difference. Those taking the necessary precautions, thank you. You are our lines of defense in this battle.”
33 Hospitalized for COVID-19
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CENSUS as of 5 p.m. |
GMH |
GRMC |
USNH |
TOTAL |
|
COVID-19 Admission |
17 |
15 |
1 |
33 |
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Pediatric Admissions |
1 |
- |
- |
1 |
|
ICU |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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Ventilator |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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VACCINATION STATUS |
VACCINATED |
UNVACCINATED |
INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old) |
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Hospitalized |
21 |
12 |
0 |
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Total in Population* |
135,084 |
6,547 |
12,229 |
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Rate per 100,000 Population |
16 |
183 |
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 16 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 183 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.
COVID-19 Test Results: 169 New Cases of COVID-19
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 169 new cases of COVID-19 from 836 specimens analyzed on March 2, 2022. 20 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 45,241 officially reported cases, 331 deaths, 3,707 cases in active isolation, and 41,203 not in active isolation.
Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2022-05
Today, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order No. 2022-05, relative to amending social gathering restrictions, and orders such that:
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EFFECTIVE 6:00 P.M. ON MARCH 4, 2022: social gatherings or congregations indoors shall be increased to no more than one hundred (100) persons, regardless of vaccination status, subject to applicable DPHSS guidance. Outdoor gatherings shall continue to be limited to one hundred (100) persons, regardless of vaccination status, subject to applicable DPHSS guidance.
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PLACES OF WORSHIP: Places of worship may continue services, ceremonies, and operations as provided in Executive Order No. 2021-16, but must strictly comply with requirements provided in applicable DPHSS guidance, including mask-wearing requirements.
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CONTINUED MASK-WEARING REQUIREMENTS: Individuals ages two (2) years or older are required to continue wearing masks in public, subject to applicable DPHSS guidance.
To view Executive Order No. 2022-05 in its entirety, CLICK HERE.
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FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER) FIRST DOSES, SECOND DOSES, AND BOOSTER SHOTS AVAILABLE Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson |
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Mar. 4–5, 2022: 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 |
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Mar. 4–5, 2022: 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 |
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Mar. 4, 2022: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
D.L. Perez Elementary School After-school vaccination clinic open to the community. Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID |
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Mar. 4 - 5, 7 - 8, 10 - 12, 2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Guam Community College Multipurpose Auditorium, Mangilao: 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. |
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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. |
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Mar. 4–5, 2022: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 1 p.m. to 3 p.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 |
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Mar. 4–5, 2022: 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 will not be 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 will not be offered. Call (671) 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment. |
Pick Up of COVID-19 Test Results Not Available on March 5
COVID-19 test results will be unavailable for pick up at the DPHSS NRCHC in Dededo on Saturday, March 5. The system used to retrieve results will be undergoing maintenance. DPHSS test results will be available by driving to the rear of the clinic beginning Tuesday, March 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The clinic is closed on GovGuam holidays. Monday is an observed holiday.
Individuals who were administered the COVID-19 test by DPHSS may access their test results online by registering for SimpleReport at tinyurl.com/guamtesting. SimpleReport is free and created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control.
Food Commodities Distribution Continues
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.
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Date |
Location |
Distribution Method - While Supplies Last |
# of Bags |
Friday, Mar. 4, 2022 |
Sinajana |
For those who signed up for the GDOE/TEFAP food commodities, drive-thru distribution is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in front of the Sinajana Mayor’s Resource Room under the canopy. Food commodities will be delivered to verified individuals with disabilities who signed up for the program. Contact the Mayor’s Office at 671-472-6707/3323 for more info or if you are no longer interested in receiving the food commodities. |
450 |
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Agana Heights |
Drive-thru distribution will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Agana Heights Mayor’s Office, for Agana Heights constituents only, while supplies last. Bring your reusable bags to receive the food commodities as the items are not prepacked. For more info, please contact the Mayor’s Office at 671-472-6393/8285/6. |
300 |
Mangilao mAb Treatment Center
Monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) treatment is available at the mAb Treatment Center at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center. Therapeutic services are available 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) 988-4627. Individuals are encouraged to schedule within 10 days of when symptoms started for best results.
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of March 2, 2022, a total of 135,084 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,524 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,505 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 5,554 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 69 residents have received their booster shots and a total of 55,367 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.
331st COVID-19-related Fatality Reported
Today, the Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 331st COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on March 2, 2022. The patient was a 65-year-old female, fully vaccinated with a booster, with underlying health conditions who tested positive on March 2.
“Jeff, Josh, and I pray for her friends and family–for peace in their hearts and comfort for their loss,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “We understand there are times of weariness during this pandemic but we implore you to see that your efforts are making a difference. Those taking the necessary precautions, thank you. You are our lines of defense in this battle.”
33 Hospitalized for COVID-19
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CENSUS as of 5 p.m. |
GMH |
GRMC |
USNH |
TOTAL |
|
COVID-19 Admission |
17 |
15 |
1 |
33 |
|
Pediatric Admissions |
1 |
- |
- |
1 |
|
ICU |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
Ventilator |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
VACCINATION STATUS |
VACCINATED |
UNVACCINATED |
INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old) |
|
Hospitalized |
21 |
12 |
0 |
|
Total in Population* |
135,084 |
6,547 |
12,229 |
|
Rate per 100,000 Population |
16 |
183 |
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 16 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 183 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.
COVID-19 Test Results: 169 New Cases of COVID-19
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 169 new cases of COVID-19 from 836 specimens analyzed on March 2, 2022. 20 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 45,241 officially reported cases, 331 deaths, 3,707 cases in active isolation, and 41,203 not in active isolation.
Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2022-05
Today, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order No. 2022-05, relative to amending social gathering restrictions, and orders such that:
-
EFFECTIVE 6:00 P.M. ON MARCH 4, 2022: social gatherings or congregations indoors shall be increased to no more than one hundred (100) persons, regardless of vaccination status, subject to applicable DPHSS guidance. Outdoor gatherings shall continue to be limited to one hundred (100) persons, regardless of vaccination status, subject to applicable DPHSS guidance.
-
PLACES OF WORSHIP: Places of worship may continue services, ceremonies, and operations as provided in Executive Order No. 2021-16, but must strictly comply with requirements provided in applicable DPHSS guidance, including mask-wearing requirements.
-
CONTINUED MASK-WEARING REQUIREMENTS: Individuals ages two (2) years or older are required to continue wearing masks in public, subject to applicable DPHSS guidance.
To view Executive Order No. 2022-05 in its entirety, CLICK HERE.
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FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER) FIRST DOSES, SECOND DOSES, AND BOOSTER SHOTS AVAILABLE Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson |
||
|
Mar. 4–5, 2022: 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 |
|
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Mar. 4–5, 2022: 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 |
|
|
Mar. 4, 2022: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
D.L. Perez Elementary School After-school vaccination clinic open to the community. Walk-ins welcome. Minors must have birth certificate, parents must have government-issued photo ID |
|
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Mar. 4 - 5, 7 - 8, 10 - 12, 2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Guam Community College Multipurpose Auditorium, Mangilao: 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. |
|
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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. |
|
|
Mar. 4–5, 2022: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 1 p.m. to 3 p.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 |
|
Mar. 4–5, 2022: 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 will not be 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 will not be offered. Call (671) 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment. |
Pick Up of COVID-19 Test Results Not Available on March 5
COVID-19 test results will be unavailable for pick up at the DPHSS NRCHC in Dededo on Saturday, March 5. The system used to retrieve results will be undergoing maintenance. DPHSS test results will be available by driving to the rear of the clinic beginning Tuesday, March 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The clinic is closed on GovGuam holidays. Monday is an observed holiday.
Individuals who were administered the COVID-19 test by DPHSS may access their test results online by registering for SimpleReport at tinyurl.com/guamtesting. SimpleReport is free and created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control.
Food Commodities Distribution Continues
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.
|
Date |
Location |
Distribution Method - While Supplies Last |
# of Bags |
Friday, Mar. 4, 2022 |
Sinajana |
For those who signed up for the GDOE/TEFAP food commodities, drive-thru distribution is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in front of the Sinajana Mayor’s Resource Room under the canopy. Food commodities will be delivered to verified individuals with disabilities who signed up for the program. Contact the Mayor’s Office at 671-472-6707/3323 for more info or if you are no longer interested in receiving the food commodities. |
450 |
|
Agana Heights |
Drive-thru distribution will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Agana Heights Mayor’s Office, for Agana Heights constituents only, while supplies last. Bring your reusable bags to receive the food commodities as the items are not prepacked. For more info, please contact the Mayor’s Office at 671-472-6393/8285/6. |
300 |
Mangilao mAb Treatment Center
Monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) treatment is available at the mAb Treatment Center at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center. Therapeutic services are available 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) 988-4627. Individuals are encouraged to schedule within 10 days of when symptoms started for best results.
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of March 2, 2022, a total of 135,084 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,524 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,505 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 5,554 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 69 residents have received their booster shots and a total of 55,367 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.
