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Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 982
March 6, 2022, 4 p.m. (ChST)
Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 53 New Cases, 30 Hospitalized;
UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic and Community Testing Schedule
30 Hospitalized for COVID-19
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 13 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 185 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 14 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.
Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 53 New Cases of COVID-19
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported a preliminary case count of 53 new cases of COVID-19 from 227 specimens analyzed on March 5, 2022. Additional results are pending analysis and submission from other clinics and will be reported on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. To date, there have been a total of 45,542 officially reported cases, 331 deaths, 4,000 cases in active isolation, and 41,211 not in active isolation.
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 4, 2022, a total of 135,121 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,524 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,520 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 5,578 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. A total of 55,423booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.
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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.
March 6, 2022, 4 p.m. (ChST)
Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 53 New Cases, 30 Hospitalized;
UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic and Community Testing Schedule
30 Hospitalized for COVID-19
| CENSUS as of 12 p.m. | GMH | GRMC | USNH | TOTAL |
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| COVID-19 Admission | 10 | 20 | - | 30 |
| Pediatric Admissions | 0 | - | - | 0 |
| ICU | 2 | 3 | - | 5 |
| Ventilator | 1 | 2 | - | 3 |
| VACCINATION STATUS | VACCINATED | UNVACCINATED | INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old) |
| Hospitalized | 18 | 12 | 0 |
| Total in Population* | 135,121 | 6,486 | 12,229 |
| Rate per 100,000 Population | 13 | 185 | 0 |
Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 53 New Cases of COVID-19
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported a preliminary case count of 53 new cases of COVID-19 from 227 specimens analyzed on March 5, 2022. Additional results are pending analysis and submission from other clinics and will be reported on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. To date, there have been a total of 45,542 officially reported cases, 331 deaths, 4,000 cases in active isolation, and 41,211 not in active isolation.
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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. 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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Mar. 8 – 12, 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. 8 – 12, 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. 8, 2022: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
Finegayan 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. 9, 2022: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
Price 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. 10, 2022: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
Upi 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. 11, 2022: 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
M.U. Lujan 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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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. 7 – 12, 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. 8 – 12, 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 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. |
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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 4, 2022, a total of 135,121 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,524 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,520 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 5,578 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. A total of 55,423booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.
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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.
