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Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 723
July 13, 2021, 6 p.m. (ChST)
142nd COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported; Thirteen of 539 Test Positive for COVID-19;
Four GDOE Students Positive for COVID-19; COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Schedule
142nd COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported
The Joint Information Center (JIC) was notified that Guam’s 142nd COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) at approximately 10:48 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. The patient was a 75-year-old male, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions. He tested positive on July 13, 2021.
“We are once again confronted with the harsh reality of the virus we are up against. When we look at the data, the people who are most affected are those who are not vaccinated. If we cannot get vaccinated for ourselves, let us do it for the ones we love most,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “To his family and friends, Jeff, Josh, and I offer our deepest condolences and sympathies and pray for healing in these difficult times.”
GBHWC Crisis Hotline
The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) has a Crisis Hotline available 24/7 at (671) 647-8833/4. For those feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, or need to talk to someone, GBHWC has experienced providers available and ready to assist the community with any heightened stress and anxiety experienced as a result of COVID-19.
Results: Thirteen New Cases of COVID-19
Thirteen (13) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 539 tests performed on July 12. Four (4) cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 8,467 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 142 deaths, 113 cases in active isolation, and 8,212 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 1.4.
Operation Liberate Guam update: To date, a total of 92,611 or 77.15% of adults have received either both doses in the two-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) or the single-dose series (Johnson & Johnson/Janssen) of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Four GDOE Students Test Positive for COVID-19
On July 12, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) confirmed four cases of COVID-19, one student each at Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School and Merizo Martyrs Memorial Elementary School and two students attending Tiyan High School. GDOE, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), has identified and notified all close contacts, all of whom will remain in quarantine until cleared by DPHSS. Areas of each campus have been cleaned and disinfected. Regular hours of operation will resume on Wednesday, July 14.
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.
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. Results available onsite. Testing for travel purposes will not be conducted at these community testing sites. Call the DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center at 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment for COVID-19 testing for travel. Priority is given to patients under investigation and those traveling for medical purposes. Only four (4) people per vehicle are allowed to be tested.
Food Commodities Distribution Continues
The Guam Department of Education, 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 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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July 13, 2021, 6 p.m. (ChST)
142nd COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported; Thirteen of 539 Test Positive for COVID-19;
Four GDOE Students Positive for COVID-19; COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Schedule
142nd COVID-19-Related Fatality Reported
The Joint Information Center (JIC) was notified that Guam’s 142nd COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) at approximately 10:48 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. The patient was a 75-year-old male, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions. He tested positive on July 13, 2021.
“We are once again confronted with the harsh reality of the virus we are up against. When we look at the data, the people who are most affected are those who are not vaccinated. If we cannot get vaccinated for ourselves, let us do it for the ones we love most,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “To his family and friends, Jeff, Josh, and I offer our deepest condolences and sympathies and pray for healing in these difficult times.”
GBHWC Crisis Hotline
The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) has a Crisis Hotline available 24/7 at (671) 647-8833/4. For those feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, or need to talk to someone, GBHWC has experienced providers available and ready to assist the community with any heightened stress and anxiety experienced as a result of COVID-19.
Results: Thirteen New Cases of COVID-19
Thirteen (13) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 539 tests performed on July 12. Four (4) cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 8,467 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 142 deaths, 113 cases in active isolation, and 8,212 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 1.4.
Operation Liberate Guam update: To date, a total of 92,611 or 77.15% of adults have received either both doses in the two-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) or the single-dose series (Johnson & Johnson/Janssen) of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Four GDOE Students Test Positive for COVID-19
On July 12, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) confirmed four cases of COVID-19, one student each at Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School and Merizo Martyrs Memorial Elementary School and two students attending Tiyan High School. GDOE, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), has identified and notified all close contacts, all of whom will remain in quarantine until cleared by DPHSS. Areas of each campus have been cleaned and disinfected. Regular hours of operation will resume on Wednesday, July 14.
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.
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 | ||
| Wednesday, July 14 - Saturday, July 17 |
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao Register at tinyurl.com/vaxguam Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Walk-ins welcome. |
| Monday, July 19 - Tuesday, July 20 | ||
| Saturday, July 24 |
12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
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| Monday, July 26 - Saturday, July 31 | ||
| COMMUNITY COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC | ||
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Wednesday, July 14 |
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Call 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. |
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Farmers Co-op Market, Dededo Drive-thru Testing and Drive-thru Vaccination Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson |
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Thursday, July 15- Friday, July 16 |
11 a.m. - 6 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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Thursday, 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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Friday, July 16 |
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Call 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. |
| 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
GHURA - Toto Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson. If you are homebound and would like to schedule a visit at a later date, call the MTM Mayor’s Office at 477-6758/9090 or 479-6800/6801. Walk-ins welcome. |
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Saturdays, July 17, July 24, and July 31 |
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 at 6 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. |
| Monday, July 19 |
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 |
Free COVID-19 Testing Schedule
COVID-19 community testing continues. No symptoms are needed to qualify for testing. Bring a photo ID. Results available onsite. Testing for travel purposes will not be conducted at these community testing sites. Call the DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center at 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment for COVID-19 testing for travel. Priority is given to patients under investigation and those traveling for medical purposes. Only four (4) people per vehicle are allowed to be tested.
| COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING SCHEDULE | |||
| Wednesday, July 14 |
9 a.m. – 1 p.m., first-come, first-served |
Farmers Co-op Market, Dededo |
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| Monday, July 19 | |||
| Tuesday, July 20 |
9 a.m. – 12 p.m., first-come, first-served |
Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada | |
Food Commodities Distribution Continues
The Guam Department of Education, 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 distributions. Face masks must be worn. Bring a photo ID. Village Mayors distribution schedule is as follows:
| Date | Location | Distribution Method | # of Bags |
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Thursday, July 15 |
Mongmong-Toto-Maite | Drive-thru distribution from 9-11:30 a.m. for MTM constituents only, while supplies last. For more info, call the MTM Mayor's Office at 477-6758/9090. | 425 |
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Merizo |
Door-to-door distribution starts at 10 a.m. for Manåmko’, individuals with disabilities, and those furloughed. For Merizo constituents only, while supplies last. For more info, call the Merizo Mayor’s Office at 828-2941/8312. | 450 | |
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Friday, July 16 |
Umatac |
Door-to-Door distribution starts at 9 a.m. for Manåmko’ and individuals with disabilities. For Umatac constituents only, while supplies last. For more info, call the Umatac Mayor’s Office at 828-8251. | 225 |
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Talofofo |
Drive-thru distribution starts at 10 a.m. at the Talofofo gymnasium and door-to-door distribution will begin on the same day for Manåmko’ and those without transportation. For Talofofo constituents only, while supplies last. For more info, call the Talofofo Mayor’s Office at 789-1421. | 400 |
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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