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Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 714
June 30, 2021, 5:50 p.m. (ChST)
Nine of 511 Test Positive for COVID-19; Two GDOE Students Test Positive for COVID-19; UPDATED: COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule;
Food Commodities Distribution Continues
Results: Nine New Cases of COVID-19
Nine (9) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 511 tests performed Tuesday, June 29. To date, there have been a total of 8,357 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 140 deaths, 89 cases in active isolation, and 8,128 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 0.8.
Two GDOE Students Test Positive for COVID-19
Today, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) confirmed that two individuals have tested positive for COVID-19. The two individuals have been identified as siblings who attend B.P. Carbullido Elementary School. GDOE, in collaboration with DPHSS, has identified and notified the individuals who were in close contact. These individuals will remain in quarantine until such time as they are cleared by DPHSS to return to school. Areas of the school campus have been cleaned and disinfected. Face-to-face instruction will continue as scheduled on Thursday, July 1.
COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule
COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at the locations and times below. Bring a photo ID. Those due for their second dose are reminded to bring their COVID-19 immunization card. To view the complete schedule of COVID-19 vaccination clinics, visit dphss.guam.gov/vaccinategu or vaccinate.guam.gov.
Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and provide government-issued identification to validate age. Minor’s birth certificate is acceptable. Parent/legal guardian must have a government-issued ID. Guardians must also present legal guardianship or power-of-attorney document.
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 DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center at 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment. Priority is given to patients under investigation and those traveling for medical purposes. For the safety of the community and nurses, only four (4) people per vehicle are allowed to be tested. Results available onsite. Testing times, dates and locations are below:
Food Commodities Distribution Continues
The 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:
For the latest information on COVID-19, visit dphss.guam.gov or guamrecovery.com. For inquiries on COVID-19, contact 311 through a local number, or call the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10.
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June 30, 2021, 5:50 p.m. (ChST)
Nine of 511 Test Positive for COVID-19; Two GDOE Students Test Positive for COVID-19; UPDATED: COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule;
Food Commodities Distribution Continues
Results: Nine New Cases of COVID-19
Nine (9) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 511 tests performed Tuesday, June 29. To date, there have been a total of 8,357 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 140 deaths, 89 cases in active isolation, and 8,128 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 0.8.
Two GDOE Students Test Positive for COVID-19
Today, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) confirmed that two individuals have tested positive for COVID-19. The two individuals have been identified as siblings who attend B.P. Carbullido Elementary School. GDOE, in collaboration with DPHSS, has identified and notified the individuals who were in close contact. These individuals will remain in quarantine until such time as they are cleared by DPHSS to return to school. Areas of the school campus have been cleaned and disinfected. Face-to-face instruction will continue as scheduled on Thursday, July 1.
COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule
COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at the locations and times below. Bring a photo ID. Those due for their second dose are reminded to bring their COVID-19 immunization card. To view the complete schedule of COVID-19 vaccination clinics, visit dphss.guam.gov/vaccinategu or vaccinate.guam.gov.
Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and provide government-issued identification to validate age. Minor’s birth certificate is acceptable. Parent/legal guardian must have a government-issued ID. Guardians must also present legal guardianship or power-of-attorney document.
| UOG FIELDHOUSE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC | ||||
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Thursday, July 1- Saturday, July 3 |
12 p.m. - 5:30 pm |
UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao Register at tinyurl.com/vaxguam Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Walk-ins welcome. |
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| COMMUNITY-BASED COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC | ||||
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Thursday, July 1 (every Thursday until July 15) |
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Astumbo Senior Center, Dededo Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Walk-ins welcome. |
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Thursday, July 1 - Friday, July 2 |
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Micronesia Mall, 2nd Floor, Above Center Court, Dededo Register at tinyurl.com/vaxguam Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Walk-ins welcome. |
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| Friday, July 2 |
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Call (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. |
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Saturday, July 3 (every Saturday until July 17) |
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Micronesia Mall, 2nd Floor, Above Center Court, Dededo Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment taken at 6 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. |
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Wednesday, July 7 |
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. |
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| Wednesday, July 7 (every Wednesday until July 14) |
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Farmers Co-op Market, Dededo Drive-thru Testing and Drive-thru Vaccination Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson/Janssen |
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Monday, July 12 |
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Call (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. |
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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 DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center at 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment. Priority is given to patients under investigation and those traveling for medical purposes. For the safety of the community and nurses, only four (4) people per vehicle are allowed to be tested. Results available onsite. Testing times, dates and locations are below:
| COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING SCHEDULE | ||||
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION | ||
| Tuesday, July 6 |
9 a.m. – 12 p.m., first-come, first-served |
Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada | ||
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Wednesday, July 7 (every Wednesday until July 14) |
9 a.m. – 1 p.m., first-come, first-served |
Farmers Co-op Market, Dededo | ||
Food Commodities Distribution Continues
The 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 |
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Thursday, July 1 |
Agana Heights |
Drive-thru distribution for Agana Heights constituents only from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Agana Heights Mayor’s Office, while supplies last. Bring your reusable bags to receive the food commodities as items will not be prepackaged. For more information, contact the Mayor's Office at 472-8285/6/6393. | 300 |
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Piti |
Door-to-Door distribution for Piti constituents only, beginning at 9 a.m., while supplies last. For more information, contact the Mayor’s Office at 472-1232/3. | 200 | |
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Friday, July 2 |
Dededo |
Drive-thru distribution for Dededo residents will be from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., or while supplies last, at the Guam Football Association parking lot, Harmon Loop Road. Contact the Dededo Mayor’s Office at 632-5203/5019/637-9014 for more info. |
1,000 |
For the latest information on COVID-19, visit dphss.guam.gov or guamrecovery.com. For inquiries on COVID-19, contact 311 through a local number, or call the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10.
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