Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 972 February 25, 2022, 9:45 p.m. (ChST)

Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 972 February 25, 2022, 9:45 p.m. (ChST)

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Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 972
February 25, 2022, 9:45 p.m. (ChST)
 
DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2022-09
 
DPHSS Issues Guidance Memo 2022-09
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) issued DPHSS Guidance Memo 2022-09, relative to amendments on vaccination requirements, social gathering restrictions, and sports events relative to Executive Orders 2021-20, 2021-29, 2021-31, and 2022-03.
 
The purpose of DPHSS Guidance Memo 2022-09 is to amend vaccination requirements in accordance with Executive Orders No. 2021-20, 2021-29, 2021-31, and 2022-04.
 
DPHSS Guidance Memo 2022-09 is effective at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2022, and rescinds DPHSS Guidance Memorandum 2022-05, 2022-06, and 2022-08 and supersedes all previous DPHSS guidance documents that are in effect, in whole or in part, including DPHSS Guidance Memorandum 2021-18 which contradict or conflict with Executive Orders No. 2021-20, 2021-29, 2021-31, 2022-04 and this document. 
 
DPHSS Guidance Memo 2022-09 states covered establishments shall follow applicable requirements of DPHSS Guidance Memorandum 2021-18, which do not contradict or conflict with Executive Orders No. 2021-20, 2021-29, 2021-31, and 2022-03 and this Memorandum, for face masks; cleaning, and disinfection of surfaces; and handwashing and respiratory etiquette as follows:

  • Covered Establishments shall implement and enforce wearing of face masks by all individuals ages 2 years and older, including guests, patrons, performers, employees, volunteers, participants, and coaches at all times while on their indoor and outdoor premises, except when:
    • Actively eating or drinking;
    • Engaged in physical activity, such as exercise or sports; and
    • A mask would create a risk to an individual's health, safety, or job duty, such as during live singing performances, playing wind instruments, and similar activities.

  • Contact Logs are not required of any establishments, including Covered Establishments.
 
For more information, call the DPHSS Division of Environmental Health at 671-300-9579 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, or email dphss-deh@dphss.guam.gov. To view DPHSS Guidance Memo 2022-09 in its entirety, CLICK HERE.
 
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For the latest information on COVID-19, visit dphss.guam.gov or guamrecovery.com. For inquiries, contact 311 through a local number, or call the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10.
 
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