Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 1023 April 16, 2022, 1:15 p.m. (ChST) ​

Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 1023 April 16, 2022, 1:15 p.m. (ChST) ​

PRESS RELEASE

Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 1023
April 16, 2022, 1:15 p.m. (ChST)

Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 22 New Cases, 14 Hospitalized; 
Mangilao mAb Treatment Center to Reopen for One More Week; 
NRCHC & SRCHC Vaccination Clinics Closed Today
 
Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 22 New Cases Reported
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported a preliminary case count of 22 new cases of COVID-19 from 160 specimens analyzed on April 15, 2022.  To date, there have been a total of 47,725 officially reported cases, 354 deaths, 219 cases in active isolation, and 47,152 not in active isolation.
 
14 Hospitalized for COVID-19
CENSUS as of 12 p.m. GMH GRMC USNH TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission 5 9 - 14
Pediatric Admissions 1 - - 1
ICU  0 0 - 0
Ventilator 0 0 - 0
 
VACCINATION STATUS VACCINATED UNVACCINATED INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)
Hospitalized 10 3 1
Total in Population* 136,199 5,408 12,229
Rate per 100,000 Population 7 55 8
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 7 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 55 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 to Reopen for One More Week
The monoclonal antibody therapy (mAb) Treatment Center located at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center in Mangilao will reopen for one more week next week before the anticipated reopening of Senior Citizens Centers to the community on May 2. Hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment, please call (671) 998-4627.
 
NRCHC & SRCHC Vaccination Clinics Closed Today
The Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC) and Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC) Vaccination Clinics are closed today. The updated schedule follows:
 
FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER)
FIRST, SECOND AND BOOSTER SHOTS AVAILABLE - Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
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.
Monday through Friday
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
Monday through Friday
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
 
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
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
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
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.
 
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of April 14, 2022, a total of 136,199 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,800 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,855 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 6,229 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. A total of 57,782eligible residents have received their first booster shots. A total of 1,327 eligible residents have received their second booster shots.
 
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