Public Notices Portal - Government of Guam

Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 844

November 5, 2021, 6:20 p.m. (ChST)

COVID-19 Updates: 79 New Cases, 46 Hospitalized; Community Reminded to Continue Wearing Face Masks; Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Continues; Food Commodities Distribution Continues

46 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 5 p.m	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	31	13	2	46
Pediatric Admissions	4	-	-	4
ICU	4	1	2	7
Ventilator	2	1	2	5

VACCINE STATUS	VACCINATED	UNVACCINATED	INELIGIBLE (0-11 years of age)
Hospitalized	21	21	2
Total in Population	124,073	12,220	32,029
Rate per 100,000 Population	17	172	6

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 17 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 172 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID- 19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 10 times higher for the unvaccinated as compared to the vaccinated.

COVID-19 Test Results: 79 New Cases of COVID-19

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 79 new cases of COVID-19 out of 974 tests performed on November 4. 21 cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 18,586 officially reported cases, 248 deaths, 2,557 cases in active isolation, and 15,781 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 9.0.

FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING

For more information, visit dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing.

Saturday, Nov. 6

8 a.m. -

12 p.m.

Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada

Rapid antigen testing will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Four per vehicle. No symptoms are needed. Bring a photo ID.

Community Reminded to Continue Wearing Face Masks

As established by prior executive order and upheld under Section 3 of Executive Order 2021-27, individuals are reminded that they are required to wear face masks when returning off-base from military installations. Wearing of face masks is required in congregate settings, whether indoors or outdoors, in accordance with DPHSS Guidance, regardless of vaccination status.

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 who have tested positive for COVID-19 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.

UPDATED: FREE COVID-19 BOOSTER VACCINATION VILLAGE CLINICS (for 65 and older) Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson For appointments, register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme or call your village mayor.
DATE	VILLAGES SERVED	LOCATION
November 8 – 10: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Mangilao/Barrigada/Chalan Pago-Ordot/MTM/Yona	UOG Field House
November 15: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Dededo	Astumbo Senior Center
November 16: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Dededo	Dededo Senior Center
November 17: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Hågat, Sånta Rita-Sumai	Hågat Gym
November 18: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Tamuning	Tamuning Senior Center

For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (first two doses), the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series:

Anyone age 65 years and older
Anyone age 18 years and older with underlying medical conditions
Anyone 18 years and older with an elevated risk of COVID-19 exposure and transmission due to their occupation (e.g. healthcare workers, law enforcement, fire, K-12 teachers and support staff, university faculty, daycare employees, food and agriculture workers, manufacturing workers, USPS workers, corrections workers, public transit workers, grocery store workers) or institutional settings.