139th COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported

The Joint Information Center (JIC) was notified that Guam’s 139th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) at approximately 7:08 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The patient was a 70-year-old male with underlying health conditions. He was admitted to GMH on May 4, 2021 and tested positive upon admission.

"Our grief continues as we mourn the loss of another to COVID-19. Jeff, Josh, and I offer his family and friends our sincerest condolences and sympathies. Though he is gone from our sight, his memory lives on in those who knew him," said Governor Leon Guerrero. "In order to overcome this pandemic, all of us must do what we can to prevent further spread. I was saddened to learn that none of these recent passings were vaccinated. To the People of Guam, please get vaccinated to protect yourselves and your family. Vaccines save lives."

Results: Four New Cases of COVID-19

Four (4) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 324 tests performed Wednesday, May 5. To date, there have been a total of 8,020 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 139 deaths, 98 cases in active isolation, and 7,783 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 1.1.

UPDATED COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule

COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at the locations and times below. Please bring a photo ID. Those due for their second dose are reminded to bring their COVID-19 immunization card.

UOG FIELDHOUSE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC
DATE	TIME	VACCINE	LOCATION
Friday, May 7 - Saturday, May 8	11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2 Moderna Dose 2 Johnson & Johnson (For anyone age 18 and older)	UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao Register at tinyurl.com/vaxguam If “sold out,” walk-ins are accepted Walk-ins limited to 15 per hour Bring appointment confirmation, photo ID, and proof of Guam residency (Guam Driver's License, Guam ID, Green Card, US, FSM, Palau, or RMI Passport) Immunization card is not an EventBrite appointment confirmation - use link above to make an appointment.
Tuesday, May 11 - Saturday, May 15
COMMUNITY-BASED COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC
Online registration is recommended. Walk-ins accepted. Bring appointment confirmation, photo ID, and proof of Guam residency (Guam Driver's License, Guam ID, Green Card, US, FSM, Palau, or RMI Passport). Bring your COVID-19 vaccination card if you are receiving your second dose.
Friday, May 7	9 a.m. - 3 p.m., while supplies last	Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 and 2	Talofofo Gym Walk-ins accepted. Pre-registration with the Mayor's Office preferred. Up to 300 doses will be offered. Contact the Mayor’s office at 789-1421 or 789-3262
Saturday, May 8	9 a.m. - 2 p.m., while supplies last		Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Social Hall, Yigo Register: https://tinyurl.com/yigomay8 Walk-ins accepted. Up to 500 doses will be offered.
Monday, May 10	9 a.m. - 3 p.m.		George Washington High School Gym For GW students & parents/guardians Register at: http://tinyurl.com/5afrwvex Participating minors must submit a consent form prior to receiving the vaccine. Printed copies are available at GWHS. Digital PDF form is available at https://tinyurl.com/3xvaw4b3. For more information, contact Angielyn Simon at 734-2911 or Michelle Franquez at matfranquez@gdoe.net
			Asan-Maina Mayor’s Office Register at: https://tinyurl.com/asanmay10 Walk-ins accepted. Up to 300 doses will be offered.
Tuesday, May 11			Assumption of Our Lady Catholic Church Social Hall, Piti Register at: https://tinyurl.com/PitiMay11 Walk-ins accepted. Up to 300 doses will be offered.
FOR: Residents 16 years and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian and provide government-issued identification to validate age. Upon arrival, individuals 60 years and older will be sent to the front of the line.

Free COVID-19 Testing Schedule

COVID-19 community testing continues. No symptoms are needed to qualify for testing. Bring a photo ID. Testing for travel purposes will not be conducted at these community testing sites. Individuals seeking COVID-19 testing to travel off-island may contact the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) Northern Region Community Health Center at 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment. For the safety of the community and nurses, only four (4) people per vehicle are allowed to be tested. Testing times, dates and locations are below:

COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING SCHEDULE
DATE	TIME	LOCATION
Friday, May 7	9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 250 COVID-19 tests per day, first-come, first-served	Farmers Co-op Market, Dededo
Tuesday, May 11		Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan , Barrigada
Thursday, May 13		Yigo Gym
Tuesday, May 18		Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada
Minors must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian and provide government-issued identification to validate age. The parent/legal guardian will also be required to sign a consent form on behalf of the minor to be tested for COVID-19.

COVID-19 symptoms include, but are not limited to: Cough, Shortness of breath, Fever, Chills, Muscle pain, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell.

This list is not exhaustive of all possible symptoms. Other less common symptoms have been

reported, including gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

GBHWC Cri

Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 659

Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 659