Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 1037 April 30, 2022, 1:50 p.m. (ChST) ​

Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 1037 April 30, 2022, 1:50 p.m. (ChST) ​

PRESS RELEASE

Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 1037
April 30, 2022, 1:50 p.m. (ChST)

COVID-19 Test Results: 13 New Cases, Five Hospitalized;
Second COVID-19 Booster Doses Available;
Reminder: Adult Day Care and Senior Citizen Centers Reopening 
 
Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 13 New Cases Reported
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported a preliminary case count of 13 new cases of COVID-19 from 143 specimens analyzed on April 29, 2022. To date, there have been a total of 48,132 officially reported cases, 354 deaths, 283 cases in active isolation, and 47,495 not in active isolation.
 
Five Hospitalized for COVID-19
CENSUS as of 2 p.m. GMH GRMC USNH TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission 1 4 - 5
Pediatric Admissions 0 - - 0
ICU  0 0 - 0
Ventilator 0 0 - 0
 
VACCINATION STATUS VACCINATED UNVACCINATED INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)
Hospitalized 3 2 0
Total in Population* 136,349 5,258 12,229
Rate per 100,000 Population 2 38 0
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 2 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 38 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 19 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.
 
Second COVID-19 Booster Doses Available
Second doses of the COVID-19 booster are available to individuals ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. Eligible individuals may choose to receive a second booster dose using an mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the first booster dose.
 
Additionally, adults between the ages of 18 and 49 who are not moderately or severely immunocompromised and who received Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine as both their primary series dose and booster dose may receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months after the Janssen booster dose.
 
Adults ages 50 years and older could benefit from a second mRNA booster dose as they are at increased risk for severe COVID-19. Adults 50 years and older may choose to receive a second booster dose, if it has been at least 4 months after the first booster dose.
 
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 Thursday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday
9 a.m. - 12 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
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
 
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.
 
Adult Day Care and Senior Citizen Center Reopening
DPHSS Division of Senior Citizens (DSC), in partnership with the Mayors’ Council of Guam, will resume in-person Adult Day Care and Senior Citizens Center services on Monday, May 2, 2022. 
 
Seniors receiving a Congregate (home-based) meal must contact their respective Adult Day Care Center or Senior Citizens Center to register to receive their Congregate meal at the Center, as Congregate meals will no longer be delivered or available for pick up on Monday, May 2, 2022. To receive a “Home-Delivered” meal, contact the Case Management Services program at (671) 647-5355 to schedule an assessment to determine eligibility for this “Home-Delivered” Meal Program. 
 
In accordance with Executive Order No. 2022-09, “Individuals who are not vaccinated or boosted are at an increased risk of infection, hospitalization, and death as a result of COVID-19. Such individuals are encouraged to get vaccinated immediately before engaging in activities in congregate settings where mask use is compromised.” To schedule and/or receive your COVID-19 vaccine or booster, please contact 311, Option 2, or Case Management Services Program at (671) 647-5355.
 
For additional information, call DSC at (671) 735-7415/7421 between 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or email Biba.SeniorCitizens@dphss.guam.gov.
 
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of April 28, 2022, a total of 136,349 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,934 residents 12 – 17 years old. 7,927 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 6,303 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. A total of 58,278eligible residents have received their first booster shots. A total of 2,798 eligible residents have received their second booster shots.
 
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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.
 
 
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