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Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 985
March 9, 2022, 5:45 p.m. (ChST)
335th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 163 New Cases, 29 Hospitalized
335th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported
Today, the Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 335th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital on March 8, 2022. The patient was a 78-year-old male, fully vaccinated without a booster, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on February 28.
“To his family and friends who mourn his passing, Jeff, Josh, and I extend our deepest condolences and sympathies. We hope that in this time of grieving and sadness, you’re able to find healing,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “While COVID-19 has robbed us of too many loved ones, we will not be defeated. We have the tools to beat this virus. Let us continue to use them to push forward in recovery.”
COVID-19 Test Results: 163 New Cases of COVID-19
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 163 new cases of COVID-19 from 818 specimens analyzed on March 8, 2022. 31 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 46,000 officially reported cases, 335 deaths, 1,622 cases in active isolation, and 44,043 not in active isolation.
29 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 16 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 127 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 8 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.
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 8, 2022, a total of 135,301 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,524 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,585 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 5,689 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 70residents received their booster shots and a total of 55,746 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.
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March 9, 2022, 5:45 p.m. (ChST)
335th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 163 New Cases, 29 Hospitalized
335th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported
Today, the Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 335th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital on March 8, 2022. The patient was a 78-year-old male, fully vaccinated without a booster, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on February 28.
“To his family and friends who mourn his passing, Jeff, Josh, and I extend our deepest condolences and sympathies. We hope that in this time of grieving and sadness, you’re able to find healing,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “While COVID-19 has robbed us of too many loved ones, we will not be defeated. We have the tools to beat this virus. Let us continue to use them to push forward in recovery.”
COVID-19 Test Results: 163 New Cases of COVID-19
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 163 new cases of COVID-19 from 818 specimens analyzed on March 8, 2022. 31 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 46,000 officially reported cases, 335 deaths, 1,622 cases in active isolation, and 44,043 not in active isolation.
29 Hospitalized for COVID-19
| CENSUS as of 5 p.m. | GMH | GRMC | USNH | TOTAL |
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| COVID-19 Admission | 11 | 15 | 3 | 29 |
| Pediatric Admissions | 0 | - | - | 0 |
| ICU | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Ventilator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VACCINATION STATUS | VACCINATED | UNVACCINATED | INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old) |
| Hospitalized | 21 | 8 | 0 |
| Total in Population* | 135,301 | 6,306 | 12,229 |
| Rate per 100,000 Population | 16 | 127 | 0 |
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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. 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. 10 – 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. 10 – 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. 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. 10–12, 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. 10–12, 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 8, 2022, a total of 135,301 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,524 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,585 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 5,689 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 70residents received their booster shots and a total of 55,746 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.
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