Search Through All NoticesJoint Information Center – JIC Release No. 1017 April 10, 2022, 10:50 a.m. (ChST)
Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 12 New Cases, 7 Hospitalized; Summer P-EBT Card Distribution Continues at DPHSS Tamuning OfficePreliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 12 New Cases Reported
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported a preliminary case count of 12 new cases of COVID-19 from 99 specimens analyzed on April 9, 2022. To date, there have been a total of 47,565 officially reported cases, 352 deaths, 329 cases in active isolation, and 46,884 not in active isolation.
Seven Hospitalized for COVID-19
| CENSUS as of 9 a.m. GMH GRMC USNH TOTAL | ||||
| COVID-19 Admission | 5 | 2 | - | 7 |
| Pediatric Admissions | 0 | - | - | 0 |
| ICU | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| Ventilator | 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
| VACCINATION STATUS VACCINATED UNVACCINATED INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old) | |||
| Hospitalized | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Total in Population* | 136,058 | 5,549 | 12,229 |
| Rate per 100,000 Population | 4 | 18 | 0 |
COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 5 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.
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FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER) FIRST, SECOND 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/vaxguamWalk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be expedited. Bring appointment confirmationand 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 minutesbefore 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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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 t inyurl.com/covidstopswithme |
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Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
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. Call (671) 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment. |
Summer P-EBT Card Distribution Continues at DPHSS Tamuning Office
DPHSS continues with the distribution of the Supplemental Assistance Program (SNAP) Summer Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT), which is federally funded and offered through the Food and Nutrition Services of the United States Department of Agriculture. Guam Department of Education (GDOE) provided the DPHSS a listing of Parents/Guardian with identified eligible children for Summer P-EBT benefits for school year August 2020 – July 31, 2021.The criteria for eligible school-aged children:
● Identified eligible school-aged children approved on the P-EBT Plan for SY2020-2021 to include students enrolled and/or newly eligible prior to the end of SY2020-2021 for both GDOE public schools and DoDEA schools.
● GDOE District (public schools) that operated under the Community Eligibility Provisions whereby all students avail to school meals at no cost.
● DoDEA District school meal applications for SY2020-2021 that identified student’s eligible Free or Reduced-Price school meals and students that were directly certified in SNAP households.
The criteria for Children below age 6 (ages 0-5 yrs):
● Children are eligible for Summer SNAP P-EBT benefit if they are under age 6 and in a SNAP case during one of the summer months (May 2021-August 2021).
The following are posted on the DPHSS website:
● P-EBT Issuance Form - Parents have the option to download, print and complete the Issuance Form to bring to the distribution site. Otherwise, the form will be available on- site.
● Questions & Answers (Q&A) – Information sheet with questions and answers regarding Eligibility, benefits, P-EBT Card Distribution, and the use of the P-EBT Cards.
● P-EBT Card Brochure – Includes information on how to use the P-EBT Card, how to set up your PIN, and what is allowed to purchase with P-EBT, etc.
For more information, call the P-EBT Call Center Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
● (671) 735-7344/7256/7267/7321
● (671) 300-8853/8867/8870/8871
● or send a text message to (671) 488-6839
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits the release of any student/family information over the telephone. Therefore, telephone inquiries regarding student information will not be entertained.
P-E BT CARD DISTRIBUTION FOR NEWLY ENROLLED STUDENTS AND CHILDREN
(both conditions required):
1. You must register at tinyurl.com/summerpebtguam (also listed on the table below)
2. You must bring a valid picture ID such as a Driver’s License, Guam ID, military ID or Passport. Photocopies of IDs and on electronic devices are not allowed.
3. Written Authorizations are not allowed.
4. NO CARD WILL BE ISSUED if you are not the registered parent/guardian.
5. NO CARD WILL BE ISSUED at the distribution site to parents/guardians of children under the legal custody or auspices of Child Protective Services (CPS). SNAP will directly coordinate with CPS regarding eligible students or children card distribution.
6. In the event the parents name is not listed for whatever reason, a DPHSS Student Verification of Enrollment Form will be issued at the distribution site or a parent can obtain a Student Verification from your child’s respective school. GDOE staff at your child’s school will complete the document and validate whether or not you are the parent/guardian. You then return to the Trouble Shooting Table at the distribution site with the document signed by the authorized GDOE staff.
IF YOU WERE ISSUED A P-EBT CARD LAST FALL (Between August 2021 and September 2021):
● You do not have to register, the card(s) issued to you are still valid.
● If you misplaced or lost your card(s), please visit the RAN-Care Building in Tamuning (2nd Floor Issuance window); Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (excluding government holidays).
● Please bring a valid picture ID (photocopies of IDs and on electronic devices are not accepted).
Below are the dates, time and location for P-EBT Cards distribution:
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PICK UP YOUR P-EBT CARDS AFTER MAY 1 2022, YOU CAN PICK UP THE CARDS AT THE SAME LOCATION FROM MONDAY-FRIDAY
● (671) 735-7344/7256/7267/7321
● (671) 300-8853/8867/8870/8871
● or send a text message to (671) 488-6839
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits the release of any student/family information over the telephone. Therefore, telephone inquiries regarding student information will not be entertained.
P-E BT CARD DISTRIBUTION FOR NEWLY ENROLLED STUDENTS AND CHILDREN
(both conditions required):
1. You must register at tinyurl.com/summerpebtguam (also listed on the table below)
2. You must bring a valid picture ID such as a Driver’s License, Guam ID, military ID or Passport. Photocopies of IDs and on electronic devices are not allowed.
3. Written Authorizations are not allowed.
4. NO CARD WILL BE ISSUED if you are not the registered parent/guardian.
5. NO CARD WILL BE ISSUED at the distribution site to parents/guardians of children under the legal custody or auspices of Child Protective Services (CPS). SNAP will directly coordinate with CPS regarding eligible students or children card distribution.
6. In the event the parents name is not listed for whatever reason, a DPHSS Student Verification of Enrollment Form will be issued at the distribution site or a parent can obtain a Student Verification from your child’s respective school. GDOE staff at your child’s school will complete the document and validate whether or not you are the parent/guardian. You then return to the Trouble Shooting Table at the distribution site with the document signed by the authorized GDOE staff.
IF YOU WERE ISSUED A P-EBT CARD LAST FALL (Between August 2021 and September 2021):
● You do not have to register, the card(s) issued to you are still valid.
● If you misplaced or lost your card(s), please visit the RAN-Care Building in Tamuning (2nd Floor Issuance window); Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (excluding government holidays).
● Please bring a valid picture ID (photocopies of IDs and on electronic devices are not accepted).
Below are the dates, time and location for P-EBT Cards distribution:
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P-EBT DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE: April 23, 24, 30, and May 1, 2022 |
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April 23, 24, 30 and May 1, 2022 |
Bureau of Economic Security (BES), Ran-Care Commercial Building 2nd Floor, Tamuning (Across National Office Supply) Walk-ins will not be accepted. Strictly by appointment only. Register at tinyurl.com/summerpebtguam |
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PICK UP YOUR P-EBT CARDS AFTER MAY 1 2022, YOU CAN PICK UP THE CARDS AT THE SAME LOCATION FROM MONDAY-FRIDAY
BETWEEN 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (EXCLUDING GOVERNMENT OF GUAM HOLIDAYS).
PLEASE REGISTER FOR AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE AT tinyurl.com/summerpebtguam. SNAP benefits were loaded on April 8, 2022. Benefits are valid for one year, up to April 7, 2023.
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 for patients with a referral from a physician. To schedule an appointment, call (671) 998-4627.Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of April 6, 2022, a total of 136,058 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,800 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,793 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 6,148 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. A total of 57,496 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.-###-
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.
