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Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 993
March 17, 2022, 5:35 p.m. (ChST)
Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported;
COVID-19 Test Results: 57 New Cases, 19 Hospitalized
Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported
Today, the Joint Information Center was notified of two (2) COVID-19-related fatalities:
COVID-19 Test Results: 57 New Cases
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 57 new cases of COVID-19 from 686 specimens analyzed on March 16, 2022. Eight of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 46,650 officially reported cases, 341 deaths, 1,105 cases in active isolation, and 45,204 not in active isolation.
19 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 9 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 117 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 13 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 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) 998-4627, within 10 days of when symptoms started for best results.
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of March 16, 2022, a total of 135,601 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,524 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,659 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 5,865 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 30residents received their booster shots and a total of 56,255 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.
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March 17, 2022, 5:35 p.m. (ChST)
Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported;
COVID-19 Test Results: 57 New Cases, 19 Hospitalized
Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported
Today, the Joint Information Center was notified of two (2) COVID-19-related fatalities:
- The 340th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on March 10, 2022. The patient was a 69-year-old male, vaccinated with a booster, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on February 28.
- The 341st COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) on March 16, 2022. The patient was an 81-year-old male, fully vaccinated without a booster, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on March 8.
COVID-19 Test Results: 57 New Cases
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 57 new cases of COVID-19 from 686 specimens analyzed on March 16, 2022. Eight of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 46,650 officially reported cases, 341 deaths, 1,105 cases in active isolation, and 45,204 not in active isolation.
19 Hospitalized for COVID-19
| CENSUS as of 5 p.m. | GMH | GRMC | USNH | TOTAL |
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| COVID-19 Admission | 4 | 14 | 1 | 19 |
| Pediatric Admissions | 0 | - | - | 0 |
| ICU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ventilator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VACCINATION STATUS | VACCINATED | UNVACCINATED | INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old) |
| Hospitalized | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| Total in Population* | 135,601 | 6,006 | 12,229 |
| Rate per 100,000 Population | 9 | 117 | 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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Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Agana Shopping Center (2nd Floor) - 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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Monday through Saturday 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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Monday through Saturday 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. 18, 2022 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
J.Q. San Miguel 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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Mon., Wed, and Fri.: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat.: 8 a.m. - 11 a.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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Monday through Saturday: 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 not 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 not offered. Call (671) 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment. |
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Mangilao mAb Treatment Center
Monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) treatment is available at the mAb Treatment Center at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center 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) 998-4627, within 10 days of when symptoms started for best results.
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of March 16, 2022, a total of 135,601 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,524 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,659 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 5,865 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 30residents received their booster shots and a total of 56,255 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.
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