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Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 679
May 20, 2021, 6:55 p.m. (ChST)
Six of 302 Test Positive for COVID-19; GDOE Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19; COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues;
SNAP Supplemental Emergency Allotment Issuances for May 2021
Results: Six New Cases of COVID-19
Six (6) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 302 tests performed on Wednesday, May 19. Two (2) cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 8,124 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 139 deaths, 91 cases in active isolation, and 7,894 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 1.0.
GDOE Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
Today, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) confirmed one case in which an individual tested positive for COVID-19. The individual has been identified as an employee at Liguan Elementary School. GDOE, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), is conducting contact tracing to identify and notify individuals who were in close contact with these individuals. These individuals will be placed in quarantine and/or isolation until they are cleared by DPHSS. Areas of the school campus have been cleaned and disinfected. Regular hours of operation will continue on Friday, May 21.
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. Bring a photo ID. Testing for travel purposes will not be conducted at these community testing sites. Individuals seeking COVID-19 testing to travel off-island may contact the DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center at 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment. For the safety of the community and nurses, only four (4) people per vehicle are allowed to be tested. Testing times, dates, and locations are below:
Food Commodities Distribution Continues
The Guam Department of Education (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. A limit of three
households per vehicle will be serviced at the distributions. Face masks must be worn. Bring a
photo ID. Village Mayors distribution schedule is as follows:
SNAP Supplemental Emergency Allotment Issuances for May 2021
DPHSS announces that the SNAP Supplemental Emergency Allotment (EA) for May 2021 will be released on May 21, 2021. These benefits will be electronically loaded into the SNAP recipients’ EBT cards.
Beginning this month and until further notice, the SNAP supplemental EA will be implemented under the new policy from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. Under the new policy, all SNAP households who were not receiving EA payments and those whose EA payments were less than $95.00 per month will receive a MINIMUM of $95.00. For households who were receiving EA benefits of $95 or more per month, EA payments WILL NOT CHANGE.
For more information, contact the DPHSS Bureau of Economic Security:
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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May 20, 2021, 6:55 p.m. (ChST)
Six of 302 Test Positive for COVID-19; GDOE Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19; COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Schedule; Food Commodities Distribution Continues;
SNAP Supplemental Emergency Allotment Issuances for May 2021
Results: Six New Cases of COVID-19
Six (6) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 302 tests performed on Wednesday, May 19. Two (2) cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 8,124 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 139 deaths, 91 cases in active isolation, and 7,894 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 1.0.
GDOE Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
Today, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) confirmed one case in which an individual tested positive for COVID-19. The individual has been identified as an employee at Liguan Elementary School. GDOE, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), is conducting contact tracing to identify and notify individuals who were in close contact with these individuals. These individuals will be placed in quarantine and/or isolation until they are cleared by DPHSS. Areas of the school campus have been cleaned and disinfected. Regular hours of operation will continue on Friday, May 21.
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 | ||
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Friday, May 21 - Saturday, May 22 |
11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao • Register at tinyurl.com/vaxguam Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2, Moderna Dose 2, Johnson & Johnson Bring appointment confirmation, photo ID, and proof of Guam residency (Guam Driver's License, Guam ID, Green Card, US, FSM, Palau, or RMI Passport) |
| Tuesday, May 25 - Saturday, May 29 |
12 p.m. - 5:30 pm |
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| COMMUNITY-BASED COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC | ||
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Friday, May 21 |
1 p.m. - 4 p.m |
DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2 (For anyone age 12 and older), Moderna Dose 1 & 2, Johnson & Johnson (For anyone age 18 and older) By appointment only. Call 635-4418/7400 to schedule. |
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Saturday, May 22 |
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Old Tiyan Carnival Grounds, Barrigada Drive-thru Testing and Drive-thru Vaccination Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2 (For anyone age 12 and older), Johnson & Johnson (For anyone age 18 and older) |
| Wednesday, May 26 |
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2 (For anyone age 12 & older) & Moderna Dose 1 & 2 By appointment only. Call 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule. |
| AMC/GRMC/GHRA COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC | ||
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Tuesday, May 25 |
4 p.m. - 7 p.m. |
Hyatt Regency Guam Grand Ballroom, Tumon Register at: vaccine.guamcovid.com Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2, Moderna Dose 1 & 2, Johnson & Johnson (For anyone age 18 and older) Walk-ins accepted. Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines will be prioritized for eligible minors 12 to 17 years of age. For more information, email covid@amc.clinic |
| AMC/GRMC/GUNG COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC | ||
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Friday, May 21 |
4 p.m. - 7 p.m. |
Father Duenas Memorial School Phoenix Center Register at: vaccine.guamcovid.com Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2, Moderna Dose 1 & 2 Walk-ins accepted. Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines will be prioritized for eligible minors 12 to 17 years of age. For more information, email covid@amc.clinic |
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Saturday, May 22 |
Yigo Gym Register at: vaccine.guamcovid.com Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2, Moderna Dose 1 & 2, Johnson & Johnson (For anyone age 18 and older). Walk-ins accepted. Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines will be prioritized for eligible minors 12 to 17 years of age. For more information, email covid@amc.clinic |
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| GDOE & DPHSS “VACCINATE BEFORE YOU GRADUATE” COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC | ||
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Monday, May 24 |
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
John F. Kennedy High School Gym, Tamuning Register at: tinyurl.com/guvacgrad21 Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech Dose 1 & 2 Participating minors must submit a consent form prior to receiving the vaccine. Printed copies are available at JFK. Digital PDF form is available at HERE. For more information, contact Bernabe Mutac, Jr. at 642-2100 or Michelle Franquez at matfranquez@gdoe.net |
Free COVID-19 Testing Schedule
COVID-19 community testing continues. No symptoms are needed. Bring a photo ID. Testing for travel purposes will not be conducted at these community testing sites. Individuals seeking COVID-19 testing to travel off-island may contact the DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center at 635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment. For the safety of the community and nurses, only four (4) people per vehicle are allowed to be tested. Testing times, dates, and locations are below:
| COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING SCHEDULE | ||
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION/DETAILS |
| Saturday, May 22 |
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Or while supplies last |
Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada Drive-thru Testing and Drive-thru Vaccination |
| Minors must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian and provide government-issued identification to validate age. The parent/legal guardian are required to sign a consent form on behalf of the minor to be tested or vaccinated for COVID-19. | ||
The Guam Department of Education (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. A limit of three
households per vehicle will be serviced at the distributions. Face masks must be worn. Bring a
photo ID. Village Mayors distribution schedule is as follows:
| Date | Location | Distribution Method | No. of Bags |
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Friday, May 21 |
Asan Maina |
Drive-thru distribution is 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Asan/Maina Mayor’s Office. Asan/Maina constituents only, while supplies last. For more info, call the Asan/Maina Mayor’s Office at 472-6581/479-2726. |
300 |
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Tuesday, May 25 |
Barrigada |
Drive-thru distribution is 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, for Barrigada constituents only, while supplies last. For more info, call the Barrigada Mayor’s Office at 734-3737/3859. |
750 |
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Thursday, May 27 |
Ordot/ Chalan Pago |
Drive-thru distribution will be from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ordot/Chalan Pago Mayor’s Office, for Ordot/Chalan Pago constituents only, while supplies last. For more information, contact the Ordot/Chalan Pago Mayor’s Office at 472-8302/3/7173. | 350 |
SNAP Supplemental Emergency Allotment Issuances for May 2021
DPHSS announces that the SNAP Supplemental Emergency Allotment (EA) for May 2021 will be released on May 21, 2021. These benefits will be electronically loaded into the SNAP recipients’ EBT cards.
Beginning this month and until further notice, the SNAP supplemental EA will be implemented under the new policy from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. Under the new policy, all SNAP households who were not receiving EA payments and those whose EA payments were less than $95.00 per month will receive a MINIMUM of $95.00. For households who were receiving EA benefits of $95 or more per month, EA payments WILL NOT CHANGE.
For more information, contact the DPHSS Bureau of Economic Security:
- BES North (Dededo) at 635-7488/635-7484/635-7439/635-7396/635-7429
- BES Central (RAN-Care) at 300-8853/300-8854/300-8850/300-8865
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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