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Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 760
August 21, 2021, 10 p.m. (ChST)
COVID-19 Hospital Census: 24;
Preliminary Results: 45 of 697 Test Positive for COVID-19
Special Note: In an effort to provide more information, the Joint Information Center (JIC) has returned to reporting COVID-19 results over the weekend.
24 Hospitalized for COVID-19 – 19 Unvaccinated
The Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH), Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) and the U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) report the following COVID-19 hospital census, as of 6 p.m.:
Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 45 New Cases
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reports a preliminary case count of forty-five (45) new cases of COVID-19 from 697 specimens analyzed on August 20. Additional results are pending analysis and submission from other clinics and will be reported on Monday, August 23.
To date, there have been a total of 9,343 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 144 deaths, 612 cases in active isolation, and 8,578 not in active isolation. As of August 20, the CAR Score is 12.9.
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of August 20, 347 additional residents received their first dose in a two-dose series, 44 residents received their dose in the single-dose series and an additional 305 residents have become fully vaccinated. To date, a total of 106,795 (78.36%)of Guam’s eligible population (residents 12 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This percentage includes 8,600 fully vaccinated residents between the ages of 12 – 17, as well as Guam's fully vaccinated adult population of 98,195.
UPDATE: COVID-19 Testing Continues Through Saturday, August 28
Free COVID-19 testing continues seven days a week at the old carnival grounds in Tiyan, Barrigada from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Daily testing will run through Saturday, August 28, 2021. Only polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing will be performed. Up to 400 tests will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Samples will be collected through nasopharyngeal swabs. No symptoms are needed. Bring a photo ID.
COVID-19 test results can be expected within 24 hours. To receive results via email, send a request to covidresults@dphss.guam.gov. For quicker service, visit dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing to download, print, and complete a COVID-19 Testing Patient Assessment Form before arriving at the testing site.
Only four (4) people per vehicle are allowed to be tested. 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. Testing for travel purposes will not be conducted at DPHSS drive-thru testing sites and must be scheduled with the Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC) by calling (671) 635-7525/6.
The community is reminded to monitor for symptoms and get tested if they are identified as close contacts to confirmed positive cases or are experiencing any of the known COVID-19 symptoms, which include, but are not limited to:
· Cough
· Shortness of breath
· Fever
· Chills
· Muscle pain
· Sore throat
· New loss of taste or smell
This list is not exhaustive of all possible symptoms. Other less common symptoms have been
reported, including gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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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August 21, 2021, 10 p.m. (ChST)
COVID-19 Hospital Census: 24;
Preliminary Results: 45 of 697 Test Positive for COVID-19
Special Note: In an effort to provide more information, the Joint Information Center (JIC) has returned to reporting COVID-19 results over the weekend.
24 Hospitalized for COVID-19 – 19 Unvaccinated
The Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH), Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) and the U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) report the following COVID-19 hospital census, as of 6 p.m.:
| CENSUS | GMH | GRMC | USNH | TOTAL |
| COVID-19 Admission | 12 | 12 | 0 | 24 |
| ICU | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Ventilator | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Vaccination Status | 11 UNVACCINATED | 8 UNVACCINATED | - | 19 UNVACCINATED |
Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 45 New Cases
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reports a preliminary case count of forty-five (45) new cases of COVID-19 from 697 specimens analyzed on August 20. Additional results are pending analysis and submission from other clinics and will be reported on Monday, August 23.
To date, there have been a total of 9,343 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 144 deaths, 612 cases in active isolation, and 8,578 not in active isolation. As of August 20, the CAR Score is 12.9.
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of August 20, 347 additional residents received their first dose in a two-dose series, 44 residents received their dose in the single-dose series and an additional 305 residents have become fully vaccinated. To date, a total of 106,795 (78.36%)of Guam’s eligible population (residents 12 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This percentage includes 8,600 fully vaccinated residents between the ages of 12 – 17, as well as Guam's fully vaccinated adult population of 98,195.
UPDATE: COVID-19 Testing Continues Through Saturday, August 28
Free COVID-19 testing continues seven days a week at the old carnival grounds in Tiyan, Barrigada from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Daily testing will run through Saturday, August 28, 2021. Only polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing will be performed. Up to 400 tests will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Samples will be collected through nasopharyngeal swabs. No symptoms are needed. Bring a photo ID.
| COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING SCHEDULE – FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED | ||
| Sunday, August 22 - Saturday, August 28 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada |
COVID-19 test results can be expected within 24 hours. To receive results via email, send a request to covidresults@dphss.guam.gov. For quicker service, visit dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing to download, print, and complete a COVID-19 Testing Patient Assessment Form before arriving at the testing site.
Only four (4) people per vehicle are allowed to be tested. 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. Testing for travel purposes will not be conducted at DPHSS drive-thru testing sites and must be scheduled with the Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC) by calling (671) 635-7525/6.
The community is reminded to monitor for symptoms and get tested if they are identified as close contacts to confirmed positive cases or are experiencing any of the known COVID-19 symptoms, which include, but are not limited to:
· Cough
· Shortness of breath
· Fever
· Chills
· Muscle pain
· Sore throat
· New loss of taste or smell
This list is not exhaustive of all possible symptoms. Other less common symptoms have been
reported, including gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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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