Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 757 August 20, 2021, 6:55 p.m. (ChST)

Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 757 August 20, 2021, 6:55 p.m. (ChST)

PRESS RELEASE

Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 757
August 20, 2021, 6:55 p.m. (ChST)
 
Governor Leon Guerrero Signs Executive Order No. 2021-19; UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule; Homebound Vaccination Requests
 
Today, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order No. 2021-19, relative to implementing vaccination requirements for certain establishments and activities and limiting social gatherings, and orders such that:
  • Proof of vaccination is required for patrons 12 years of age and older prior to entering all restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, fitness centers, dance studios, movie theaters, food courts at shopping establishments, bowling alleys, sporting events, concerts, boat cruises, and other establishments and events that may be identified in applicable DPHSS guidance.The requirement for staff to provide proof of vaccination will be in effect at 8:00 AM on September 27, 2021.
    • While the vaccination mandate for establishments for entrance of patrons goes into effect on Monday, August 23, enforcement will commence at least two weeks from the effective date, which will be on Monday, September 6.
    • Acceptable forms of vaccination verification include:
      • the CDC vaccination card, or similar documentation issued by another foreign governmental jurisdiction; 
      • a photo or copy of a vaccination card as a separate document; 
      • a photo of a vaccination card stored on a phone or electronic device; 
      • documentation of vaccination from a healthcare provider;
      • printed WEB-IZ documentation of vaccination information; or
      • other proof as provided in applicable DPHSS guidance memoranda. 
  • All organized contact sports and competitions must require all participants and coaches to show proof that they are fully vaccinated prior to every event. The requirement for staff to provide proof of vaccination will be in effect at 8:00 AM on September 27, 2021.
  • Social gatherings or congregations shall be limited to no more than one hundred (100) vaccinated persons, unless otherwise provided in applicable DPHSS guidance. Unvaccinated persons ages twelve (12) and older may not participate in social gatherings with individuals who are not members of their household. Children under the age of twelve (12) may attend social gatherings.
  • Mask-mandate remains in place
  • Guam continues to be in Pandemic Condition of Readiness (PCOR) 3
 
Places of worship may continue services, ceremonies, and operations as provided in Executive Order No. 2021-16, but must strictly comply with requirements provided in applicable DPHSS guidance, including mask-wearing requirements. 
 
To view Executive Order No. 2021-19 in its entirety, CLICK HERE.
 
UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule 
COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at the locations and times below:
COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS - Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson



Saturday, August 21
9 a.m - 1 p.m. Drive-Through Vaccination, University of Guam, Mangilao
Parking lot across the School of Business & Public Admin.
Bring proof of identity.
 
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Micronesia Mall, 2nd Floor, Above Center Court, Dededo
FULLY BOOKED – WALK-INS WELCOME
Bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment at 6 p.m.
 
August 23 – 28 
 
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Micronesia Mall, 2nd Floor, Above Center Court, Dededo
Register for Aug. 23 – 25, or Aug. 27 at tinyurl.com/vaxguam
Register for Aug. 26 or 28 at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme
Bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment at 6 p.m. Walk-ins welcome.
Monday, August 23 9 a.m. -
12 p.m.
DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo
Call (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.
Tuesday, August 24
Wednesday, August 25
9 a.m. - 
12 p.m.
DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan
Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.
 
Friday, August 27
1 p.m. -
4 p.m.
DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo
Call (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome.
 
Saturday, August 28
9 a.m - 1 p.m. Drive-Through Vaccination, University of Guam, Mangilao
Parking lot across the School of Business & Public Admin.
Bring proof of identity.
 
Bring a photo ID. Second dose recipients should bring their COVID-19 immunization card. For the complete schedule visit dphss.guam.gov/vaccinategu.
 
Special Requirements for Minors to Receive the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine:
  • must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
  • must provide government-issued identification to validate minor’s age
  • must provide minor’s birth certificate
  • parent/legal guardian must have a government-issued ID 
  • guardians must present legal guardianship or power-of-attorney documents
 
Homebound Vaccination Requests
DPHSS and the University of Guam (UOG) Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (CEDDERS) have partnered to service all homebound requests. Individuals who would like to request homebound COVID-19 vaccinations should call 311, option 2, between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, to schedule an appointment. 
 
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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