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Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 1019
April 12, 2022, 5:40 p.m. (ChST)
COVID-19 Test Results: 32 New Cases, 13 Hospitalized;
Food Commodities Distribution Continues April 13;
10 Cases with Variants of Concern Identified;
Mangilao mAb Treatment Center to Close on Thursday
COVID-19 Test Results: 32 New Cases Reported
Today, DPHSS reported 32 new cases of COVID-19 from 524 specimens analyzed on April 11, 2022. 11 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 47,631 officially reported cases, 352 deaths, 221 cases in active isolation, and 47,058 not in active isolation.
13 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 8 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 37 unvaccinated people hospitalized for 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.
10 Cases with Variants of Concern Identified
Today, DPHSS received ten (10) new results from virus samples collected on Guam between March 11 to March 19, 2022, which have undergone genome sequencing by the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) State Laboratory Division. DPHSS received the seventh set of results from the Hawaii DOH State Laboratory Division. All 10 samples were identified as the Omicron Variant of Concern (VOC). The breakdown is as follows:
Omicron
· Ten (10) BA.2
To date, 686 SARS-CoV-2 virus samples have been submitted to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Hawaii DOH State Lab Division for genome sequencing.
Food Commodities Distribution Continues April 13
GDOE, State Agency for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Nutrition Service distribution will be available to village constituents only on a first-come, first-served basis. Distribution is limited to three households per vehicle at the sites. Face masks must be worn; bring a photo ID.
Mangilao mAb Treatment Center to Close on Thursday
The monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) Treatment Center located at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center in Mangilao will be closing on Thursday, April 14 in anticipation of the reopening of Senior Citizens Centers to the community. This will be the last week to avail of mAb therapy treatment at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center from Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call (671) 998-4627. Alternative treatment venues are being considered to continue this service for the community.
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of April 11, 2022, a total of 136,154 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,800 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,840 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 6,205 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. A total of 57,990booster 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.
April 12, 2022, 5:40 p.m. (ChST)
COVID-19 Test Results: 32 New Cases, 13 Hospitalized;
Food Commodities Distribution Continues April 13;
10 Cases with Variants of Concern Identified;
Mangilao mAb Treatment Center to Close on Thursday
COVID-19 Test Results: 32 New Cases Reported
Today, DPHSS reported 32 new cases of COVID-19 from 524 specimens analyzed on April 11, 2022. 11 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 47,631 officially reported cases, 352 deaths, 221 cases in active isolation, and 47,058 not in active isolation.
13 Hospitalized for COVID-19
| CENSUS as of 5 p.m. | GMH | GRMC | USNH | TOTAL |
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| COVID-19 Admission | 9 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| Pediatric Admissions | 0 | - | - | 0 |
| ICU | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Ventilator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VACCINATION STATUS | VACCINATED | UNVACCINATED | INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old) |
| Hospitalized | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Total in Population* | 136,154 | 5,453 | 12,229 |
| Rate per 100,000 Population | 8 | 37 | 0 |
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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/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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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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Tuesdays and Thursdays: 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 |
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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. |
10 Cases with Variants of Concern Identified
Today, DPHSS received ten (10) new results from virus samples collected on Guam between March 11 to March 19, 2022, which have undergone genome sequencing by the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) State Laboratory Division. DPHSS received the seventh set of results from the Hawaii DOH State Laboratory Division. All 10 samples were identified as the Omicron Variant of Concern (VOC). The breakdown is as follows:
Omicron
· Ten (10) BA.2
To date, 686 SARS-CoV-2 virus samples have been submitted to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Hawaii DOH State Lab Division for genome sequencing.
Food Commodities Distribution Continues April 13
GDOE, State Agency for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) under the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Nutrition Service distribution will be available to village constituents only on a first-come, first-served basis. Distribution is limited to three households per vehicle at the sites. Face masks must be worn; bring a photo ID.
| Date | Location | Distribution Method - While Supplies Last | # of Bags |
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Wednesday, April 13, 2022 |
Piti |
Door-to-Door distribution for Piti constituents only begins at 9 a.m. while supplies last. For more information,contact the Piti Mayor’s Office at 671-472-1232/3. |
150 |
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Asan/Maina |
Drive-thru distribution is from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Asan/Maina Mayor’s Office for Asan/Maina constituents only, while supplies last. Bring your reusable bags as the commodities are not prepacked. For more information, contact the Asan/Maina Mayor’s Office at 671-472-6581/671-479-2726. |
300 |
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Tamuning |
Drive-thru distribution is from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Tamuning Community/Senior Citizen Center for Tamuning constituents only who previously registered for TEFAP, while supplies last. For more information, contact the Tamuning Mayor's Office at 671-646-5211. |
1,000 |
| Distribution Date | Organization | Distribution Method | No. of Clients |
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Friday, April 22, 2022 |
Guam Homeless Coalition |
GHC Annual Passport to Services Outreach is from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Ypao Beach Amphitheater and will distribute food commodities only for registered street and sheltered homeless persons. |
500 |
Mangilao mAb Treatment Center to Close on Thursday
The monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) Treatment Center located at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center in Mangilao will be closing on Thursday, April 14 in anticipation of the reopening of Senior Citizens Centers to the community. This will be the last week to avail of mAb therapy treatment at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center from Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call (671) 998-4627. Alternative treatment venues are being considered to continue this service for the community.
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of April 11, 2022, a total of 136,154 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,800 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,840 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 6,205 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. A total of 57,990booster 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.
