Search Through All NoticesNovember 8, 2021, 6:25 p.m. (ChST)
Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported, COVID-19-related Fatalities Adjusted;
COVID-19 Updates: Cumulative Test Results: 49 New Cases, 40 Hospitalized
Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported
The Joint Information Center (JIC) was notified of two (2) COVID-19-related fatalities.
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The 248th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on November 6, 2021. The patient was female, age unknown, with unknown vaccination status and unknown underlying health conditions. She tested positive on November 6, 2021.
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The 249th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Memorial Hospital on November 6, 2021. The patient was a 56-year-old female, unvaccinated with unknown underlying health conditions. She tested positive on November 6, 2021.
“While there are truly no words to bring relief when there is such great loss, Jeff, Josh, and I offer our condolences and sympathies to those that loved them,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “Even in these hard times, do not forget the large part we have in preventing more days filled with grief – by referring to the basics and maintaining social distancing between yourself and others that are outside your household.”
A COVID-19 positive patient whose death was reported as a COVID-19-related fatality on November 5, 2021 was subsequently found not to be the result of COVID-19. The Department of Public Health and Social Service (DPHSS) Office of Epidemiology and Research has revised the COVID-19-related fatality count to 249.
40 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 14 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 174 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID- 19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 12 times higher for the unvaccinated as compared to the vaccinated.
*Population is based on the 2018 Statistical Yearbook.
Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 49 New Cases of COVID-19 from November 5 – 7
Today, DPHSS reported five (5) new cases of COVID-19 out of 166 tests performed on November 7. One (1) case was identified through contact tracing.
An additional 44 cases were also reported today as a result of complete analysis and case submissions from other clinics for preliminary COVID-19 test results reported November 6 – 7. Official case counts for the past weekend results are as follows:
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November 6: 69 of 1,316 test positive for COVID-19 (38 cases previously reported). 28 cases were identified through contact tracing.
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November 7: 28 of 588 test positive for COVID-19 (15 cases previously reported). 9 cases were identified through contact tracing.
To date, there have been a total of 18,688 officially reported cases, 249 deaths, 2,636 cases in active isolation, and 15,803 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 7.2.
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.
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