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Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 766
August 26, 2021, 6:55 p.m. (ChST)
COVID-19 Hospital Census: 28; 108 of 1,349 Test Positive for COVID-19; Ten GDOE Students, Five Employees Test Positive for COVID-19; UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues
28 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.:
COVID-19 Test Results: 108 of 1,349 Test Positive for COVID-19
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 108
new cases of COVID-19 out of 1,349 tests performed on August 25. Forty-eight (48) cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 9,867 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 145 deaths, 930 cases in active isolation and 8,792 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 25.2.
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of August 25, 637 additional residents received their first dose in a two-dose series, 164 residents received their dose in the single-dose series and an additional 296 residents have become fully vaccinated. To date, a total of 108,134(79.34%) of Guam’s eligible population (residents 12 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This percentage includes 8,735fully vaccinated residents between the ages of 12 – 17, as well as Guam's fully vaccinated adult population of 99,399.
Ten GDOE Students, Five Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
Today, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) confirmed ten (10) positive cases for COVID-19 involving students, and five (5) positive cases involving employees. Student cases were identified at Chief Brodie Memorial Elementary School, C.L. Taitano Elementary School, Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School, M.U. Lujan Elementary School, Ordot-Chalan Pago Elementary School, Wettengel Elementary School, F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School, Okkodo High, and two cases identified at George Washington High School.
Employee cases were identified at Agana Heights Elementary School, Astumbo Elementary School, B.P. Carbullido Elementary School, Daniel L. Perez Elementary School, and Okkodo High School. In collaboration with the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), GDOE has identified and notified teachers as well as parents of students who may have been in contact with the index case in order to schedule testing. Tested individuals will remain in quarantine until they are cleared by DPHSS to return to campus. Cleaning and disinfecting of areas of the campuses are taking place to ensure schools are ready for regular hours of operation on Friday, August 27.
8/14 – 8/23: School-Level COVID-19 Tracking (Student Cases):
UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule
COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at the locations and times below:
UPDATE: COVID-19 Testing Continues Through Saturday, August 28
Free COVID-19 testing continues 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.
Food Commodities Distribution Continues
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. Distribution is limited to three households per vehicle at the sites. Face masks must be worn; bring a photo ID.
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 26, 2021, 6:55 p.m. (ChST)
COVID-19 Hospital Census: 28; 108 of 1,349 Test Positive for COVID-19; Ten GDOE Students, Five Employees Test Positive for COVID-19; UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues
28 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 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 28 |
| ICU | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Ventilator | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Vaccination Status | 11 UNVACCINATED | 8 UNVACCINATED | 3 UNKNOWN |
19 UNVACCINATED 3 UNKNOWN |
COVID-19 Test Results: 108 of 1,349 Test Positive for COVID-19
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 108
new cases of COVID-19 out of 1,349 tests performed on August 25. Forty-eight (48) cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 9,867 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 145 deaths, 930 cases in active isolation and 8,792 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 25.2.
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of August 25, 637 additional residents received their first dose in a two-dose series, 164 residents received their dose in the single-dose series and an additional 296 residents have become fully vaccinated. To date, a total of 108,134(79.34%) of Guam’s eligible population (residents 12 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This percentage includes 8,735fully vaccinated residents between the ages of 12 – 17, as well as Guam's fully vaccinated adult population of 99,399.
Ten GDOE Students, Five Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
Today, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) confirmed ten (10) positive cases for COVID-19 involving students, and five (5) positive cases involving employees. Student cases were identified at Chief Brodie Memorial Elementary School, C.L. Taitano Elementary School, Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School, M.U. Lujan Elementary School, Ordot-Chalan Pago Elementary School, Wettengel Elementary School, F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School, Okkodo High, and two cases identified at George Washington High School.
Employee cases were identified at Agana Heights Elementary School, Astumbo Elementary School, B.P. Carbullido Elementary School, Daniel L. Perez Elementary School, and Okkodo High School. In collaboration with the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), GDOE has identified and notified teachers as well as parents of students who may have been in contact with the index case in order to schedule testing. Tested individuals will remain in quarantine until they are cleared by DPHSS to return to campus. Cleaning and disinfecting of areas of the campuses are taking place to ensure schools are ready for regular hours of operation on Friday, August 27.
8/14 – 8/23: School-Level COVID-19 Tracking (Student Cases):
| School | Cases | In-Person Enrollment | Percent |
| Adacao Elementary School | 3 | 390 | 0.8% |
| Agana Heights Elementary School | 1 | 327 | 0.3% |
| Astumbo Elementary School | 2 | 349 | 0.6% |
| B.P. Carbullido Elementary School | 1 | 403 | 0.2% |
| Chief Brodie Elementary School | 1 | 233 | 0.4% |
| C.L. Taitano Elementary School | 4 | 423 | 0.9% |
| Finegayan Elementary School | 1 | 695 | 0.1% |
| Inarajan Elementary School | 3 | 221 | 0.5% |
| Juan M .Guerrero Elementary School | 1 | 428 | 0.2% |
| Liguan Elementary School | 4 | 297 | 1.3% |
| Machananao Elementary School | 1 | 382 | 0.3% |
| Merizo Elementary School | 2 | 238 | 0.8% |
| M.U. Lujan Elementary School | 1 | 529 | 0.2% |
| Ordot Chalan Pago Elementary School | 3 | 403 | 0.7% |
| P.C. Lujan Elementary School | 1 | 264 | 0.4% |
| Harry S. Truman Elementary School | 1 | 296 | 0.3% |
| Maria A. Ulloa Elementary School | 4 | 594 | 0.7% |
| Upi Elementary SchoolS | 1 | 476 | 0.2% |
| Wettengel Elementary School | 2 | 529 | 0.3% |
| Agueda I. Johnston Middle School | 3 | 593 | 0.5% |
| Vicente S.A. Benavente Middle School | 3 | 820 | 0.4% |
| F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School | 5 | 836 | 0.6% |
| Inarajan Middle School | 1 | 503 | 0.2% |
| Oceanview Middle School | 2 | 359 | 0.6% |
| Jose Rios Middle School | 1 | 645 | 0.5% |
| L.P. Untalan Middle School | 4 | 806 | 0.5% |
| George Washington High School | 3 | 1359 | 0.2% |
| John F. Kennedy High School | 4 | 1659 | 0.2% |
| Okkodo High School | 2 | 1395 | 0.1% |
| Simon Sanchez High School | 2 | 1585 | 0.1% |
| Tiyan High School | 2 | 997 | 0.2% |
| Total Reporting | 69 | 19034 | 0.4% |
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 | ||
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Friday, August 27 – Saturday, August 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
UPDATE: COVID-19 Testing Continues Through Saturday, August 28
Free COVID-19 testing continues 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 | ||
| Friday, August 27 - 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.
Food Commodities Distribution Continues
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. Distribution is limited to three households per vehicle at the sites. Face masks must be worn; bring a photo ID.
| Date | Location | Distribution Method - While Supplies Last | # of Bags |
| Friday, Aug. 27 | Yigo | Drive-thru distribution will be from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Yigo Gym for Yigo constituents only, while supplies last. Individuals carpooling must obtain a Yigo Mayor’s Verification prior to the distribution date to verify separate households. One pick up per household. Any remaining bags from the drive-thru distribution will be delivered door-to-door beginning on August 27. Those who did not receive a bag for various reasons (i.e. no transportation, elderly persons, etc.) will be prioritized. Constituents may contact the Yigo Mayor’s Office at 653-5248/9446 to schedule pickup/delivery of food commodities. | 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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