Search Through All NoticesNovember 1, 2021, 6:05 p.m. (ChST)
Four COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported;
COVID-19 Updates: Cumulative Test Results: 78 New Cases, 53 Hospitalized;
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues
Four COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported
The Joint Information Center (JIC) was notified of four (4) COVID-19-related fatalities:
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The 239th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City on October 29, 2021. The patient was a 78-year-old female, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions. She tested positive on October 22, 2021.
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The 240th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) on October 30, 2021. The patient was a 46-year-old male, vaccinated, with unknown underlying health conditions. He tested positive on October 29, 2021.
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The 241st COVID-19-related fatality occurred at GMH on October 31, 2021. The patient was a 63-year-old female, unvaccinated, with unknown underlying health conditions. She tested positive on October 28, 2021.
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The 242nd COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the U.S. Naval Hospital Guam on October 31, 2021. The patient was a 95-year-old female, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions. She tested positive on October 20, 2021.
“Jeff, Josh, and I are deeply saddened by the passing of more of our island brothers and sisters, and we ask the community to join us in prayer as we extend our sincerest condolences to their loved ones in mourning,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “Remembering the lives of those we have lost to this virus especially as the holidays draw near should give us pause. Let’s honor their legacies and do everything that we can to protect all those around us.”
DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE. Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. Seek emergency medical care immediately or call 911 if you have trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or bluish lips or face.
53 Hospitalized for COVID-19
SPECIAL NOTE: Based on today's data, if we were to compare two (2) hypothetical populations of 100,000 people each, vaccinated versus unvaccinated, there would be 18 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 241 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID- 19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 13 times higher for the unvaccinated as compared to the vaccinated.
Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 78 New Cases of COVID-19 from October 29 – 31
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 out of 155 tests performed on October 31.
An additional 65 cases were also reported today as a result of complete analysis and case submissions from other clinics for preliminary COVID-19 test results reported October 30 – 31. Official case counts for the past weekend results are as follows:
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October 30: 78 of 1,320 test positive for COVID-19 (36 cases previously reported). 40 cases were identified through contact tracing.
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October 31: 44 of 735 test positive for COVID-19 (21 cases previously reported). No cases were identified through contact tracing.
To date, there have been a total of 18,286 officially reported cases, 242 deaths, 2,312 cases in active isolation, and 15,732 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 15.7.
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues
DPHSS, in partnership with the Mayors’ Council of Guam and the Guam National Guard, continues to offer outpatient monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy at the Mangilao Senior Citizens Center in Mangilao. Patients may receive mAb therapy if they meet the eligibility criteria through a referral from their private physician, a COVID-19 community test site, or a hospital. A Pre-Screening Assessment has been developed to guide individuals who may be eligible for mAb treatment. To schedule an appointment, call 671-998-4627 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 671-734-9203 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, CLICK HERE.
