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Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 801
September 25, 2021, 9:05 p.m. (ChST)
COVID-19 Updates: 64 Hospitalized; Preliminary Test Results 31 New Cases
64 Hospitalized for COVID-19
Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 31 New Cases
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported a preliminary case count of 31 new cases of COVID-19 from 383 specimens analyzed on September 24. Additional results are pending analysis and submission from other clinics and will be reported on Monday, September 27. To date, there have been a total of 14,279 officially reported cases, 184 deaths, 3,090 cases in active isolation, and 11,005 not in active isolation. As of September 24, the CAR Score is 25.7.
Two GDOE Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
Today, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) confirmed positive cases for COVID-19 involving two employees. The employee cases were identified at the George Washington High School and Southern High School In collaboration with DPHSS, GDOE has identified and notified individuals 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 the campuses are taking place to ensure the facilities are ready for regular hours of operation.
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of September 24, 31 additional residents received their first dose in a two-dose series, 5 residents received their dose in the single-dose series, and an additional 86 residents have become fully vaccinated. To date, a total of 117,997 (86.58%)of Guam’s eligible population (residents 12 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This percentage includes 10,318 fully vaccinated residents between the ages of 12 – 17, and 107,692 fully vaccinated adults.
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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September 25, 2021, 9:05 p.m. (ChST)
COVID-19 Updates: 64 Hospitalized; Preliminary Test Results 31 New Cases
64 Hospitalized for COVID-19
| CENSUS as of 7 p.m | Guam Memorial Hospital | Guam Regional Medical City | U.S. Naval Hospital | TOTAL |
| COVID-19 Admission | 33 | 26 | 5 | 64 |
| ICU | 9 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| Ventilator | 8 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Vaccination Status | 20 UNVACCINATED | 17 UNVACCINATED | UNAVAILABLE | 37 UNVACCINATED |
Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 31 New Cases
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported a preliminary case count of 31 new cases of COVID-19 from 383 specimens analyzed on September 24. Additional results are pending analysis and submission from other clinics and will be reported on Monday, September 27. To date, there have been a total of 14,279 officially reported cases, 184 deaths, 3,090 cases in active isolation, and 11,005 not in active isolation. As of September 24, the CAR Score is 25.7.
Two GDOE Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
Today, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) confirmed positive cases for COVID-19 involving two employees. The employee cases were identified at the George Washington High School and Southern High School In collaboration with DPHSS, GDOE has identified and notified individuals 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 the campuses are taking place to ensure the facilities are ready for regular hours of operation.
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of September 24, 31 additional residents received their first dose in a two-dose series, 5 residents received their dose in the single-dose series, and an additional 86 residents have become fully vaccinated. To date, a total of 117,997 (86.58%)of Guam’s eligible population (residents 12 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This percentage includes 10,318 fully vaccinated residents between the ages of 12 – 17, and 107,692 fully vaccinated adults.
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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