Three of 450 Test Positive for COVID-19; Pfizer-BioNTech Shipment Arrives; UPDATED COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues
Results: 3 New Cases of COVID-19
Three (3) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 450 tests performed Thursday, May 6. One (1) case reported recent travel history and were identified in quarantine. To date, there have been a total of 8,023 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 139 deaths, 95 cases in active isolation, and 7,789 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 1.0.
Pfizer-BioNTech Shipment Arrives
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) received its shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines. A total of 22,230 doses were received in good condition as part of Guam’s May allocation of 74,630 doses.
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.
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.
Saturday, May 8
9 a.m. -
2 p.m., while supplies last
Pfizer-BioNTech
Dose 1 and 2
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Social Hall, Yigo
Participating minors must submit a consent form prior to receiving the vaccine. Printed copies are available at GWHS. Digital PDF form is available athttps://tinyurl.com/3xvaw4b3.
For more information, contact Angielyn Simon at 734-2911 or Michelle Franquez at matfranquez@gdoe.net
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 travelpurposes will not be conducted at these community testing sites. Individuals seekingCOVID-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
Tuesday, May 11
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
250 COVID-19 tests per day, first-come, first-served
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.
UPDATE: Food Commodities Distribution Continues
The Guam Department of Education (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. A limit of three households per vehicle will be serviced at the distributions. Face masks must be worn. Bring a photo ID. Village Mayors distribution schedule is as follows:
Date
Location
Distribution Method
No. of Bags
Tuesday,
May 11
Guam Football Association Parking Lot, Harmon
Drive-thru distribution for Dededo constituents from
8 a.m. - 11 a.m
Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 660
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