Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 1093 July 18, 2022, 5:40 p.m. (ChST)​

Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 1093 July 18, 2022, 5:40 p.m. (ChST)​

PRESS RELEASE

Joint Information Center – JIC Release No. 1093
July 18, 2022, 5:40 p.m. (ChST)​
 
Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 264 New Cases, 19 Hospitalized; COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Sites Closed July 21-22; Additional COVID-19 Updates
 
Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 264 New Cases Reported 
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 264 new cases of COVID-19 from 3,731specimens analyzed from tests administered July 15 – 17, 2022:
  • July 18: 43 of 1,091 test positive for COVID-19
  • July 17: 126 of 962 test positive for COVID-19
  • July 16: 95 of 1,678 test positive for COVID-19
Thirty-four (34) of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 53,865 officially reported cases, 376 deaths, 1,458 cases in active isolation, and 52,031 not in active isolation.
 
19 Hospitalized for COVID-19
CENSUS as of 5 p.m. GMH GRMC USNH TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission 8 10 1 19
Pediatric Admissions 0 - - 0
ICU  1 0 0 1
Ventilator 0 0 0 0
 
VACCINATION STATUS VACCINATED UNVACCINATED INELIGIBLE (Under 6 months old)
Hospitalized 16 3 0
Total in Population* 139,371 13,242 1,223
Rate per 100,000 Population 11 23 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 11 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 23 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 2 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.
 
COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Sites Closed July 21-22
In observance of Liberation Day and the government of Guam holiday declared the day after Liberation Day, COVID-19 vaccination clinics and community testing operated by the government of Guam will be closed on Thursday, July 21, 2022 and Friday, July 22, 2022. 
 
Normal operations for COVID-19 community testing at the old carnival grounds in Tiyan and the DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC) in Dededo will resume on Saturday, July 23. The COVID-19 vaccination clinic at DPHSS NRCHC will resume normal operations on Saturday, July 23. On Monday, July 25, normal operations for the COVID-19 vaccination clinics at both Agana Shopping Center and DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center in Inalåhan will resume. 
 
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
 
Tuesday and Saturday
8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada
NO SYMPTOMS NEEDED TO TEST FOR COVID-19
Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID.Travel-related testing will not be offered.
CLOSED Thursday, July 21, 2022
 
Tuesday:
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.
CLOSED Thursday, July 21, 2022
Monday - Saturday:
9 a.m. by appointment
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.
CLOSED July 21 – 22, 2022
 
FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 6 MONTHS AND OLDER)
FIRST, SECOND AND BOOSTER SHOTS AVAILABLE - Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Agana Shopping Center (2nd Floor)
Walk-in service only. Registration for appointments is no longer offered. Bring proof of identity. Last sign-in is at 2:30 p.m. or while supplies last.
CLOSED Friday, July 22, 2022
Monday - Wednesday:
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC), Dededo
Last vaccine will be administered 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins only. Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities.
CLOSED Thursday, July 21, 2022
 
Monday - 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.
CLOSED July 21 – 22, 2022
 
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children 6 Months and Older Available at DPHSS CHCs
The Moderna and the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines authorized for use in children down to six months of age. In most children, the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children ages six months through five years will be a two-dose primary series with four to eight weeks between dose one and dose two. In most children, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages six months through four years will be a three-dose primary series three to eight weeks between dose one and dose two, and at least eight weeks between dose two and dose three.
 
COVID-19 vaccination for individuals ages six months and older are available at the DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center in Dededo, and the DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center in Inalåhan. Requirements for minors to receive the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine:
  • Parent/legal guardian must provide minor’s birth certificate
  • Parent/legal guardian must have a government-issued photo identification
  • Minor must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
  • Guardians must present legal guardianship or power-of-attorney documents
 
Incentives Offered for COVID-19 Vaccination Series Completion and Boosters
A program administered by the government of Guam is providing incentives to individuals 12 years of age and older who maintain their COVID-19 vaccinations who are:
  • Completing their last dose in primary series; OR
  • Receiving 1st Booster Dose OR 2nd Booster Dose
 
Eligible residents may choose between IP&E gift certificates for $25 gas at Shell Gas Stations OR $25 at Shell Foody’s Guam stores (alcohol and tobacco items excluded) while supplies lastGift certificates will only be offered at vaccination clinics at NRCHC, SRCHC, the Agana Shopping Center, and senior citizen outreach clinicswhile supplies last
 
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of July 16, 2022, 139,371 eligible residents (6 months and older) are fully vaccinated. This total includes 14,290residents 12 – 17 years old. 8,696 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of a two dose series. 7,049 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. 67 residents 6 months – 4 years old have received their first dose of a two dose series. 66,787 eligible residents have received their first booster shots. 10,304 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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