Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 855 November 15, 2021, 6:05 p.m. (ChST)

Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 855 November 15, 2021, 6:05 p.m. (ChST)

PRESS RELEASE

Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 855

November 15, 2021, 6:05 p.m. (ChST)

 

Two COVID-19 Fatalities Reported, COVID-19-related Fatalities Adjusted;

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 29 New Cases, 30 Hospitalized; 

Food Commodities Distribution Continues November 18


Two COVID-19 Fatalities Reported

The Joint Information Center was notified of two (2) COVID-19-related fatalities:


  • The 257th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) on November 13, 2021. The patient was a 27-year-old female, unvaccinated with underlying health conditions. She was a known COVID-19 positive patient.

  • The 258th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on November 13, 2021. The patient was an 83-year-old female, unvaccinated with underlying health conditions. She tested positive on October 24, 2021.

 

“More families are experiencing pain and sadness as a result of this virus, and to you, Jeff, Josh, and I extend our thoughts and prayers,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “While too many have suffered tremendous grief, you do not have to grieve alone. United as an island community, we remember those we have lost and work together to prevent more days of sadness like today.”

 

COVID-19-related Fatalities Adjusted

Two (2) COVID-19 positive patients whose deaths were previously reported as COVID-19-related fatalities on September 30, 2021 and October 12, 2021, were 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 remain at 258. 

 

30 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 5 p.m.

GMH

GRMC

USNH

TOTAL

COVID-19 Admission

19

10

1

30

Pediatric Admissions

0

-

-

0

ICU 

5

0

0

5

Ventilator

2

0

0

2

 

VACCINE STATUS

VACCINATED

UNVACCINATED

0-11 years of age

Hospitalized

17

13

0

Total in Population*

124,610

11,683

32,029

Rate per 100,000 Population

14

111

0

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 111 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID- 19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 8 times higher for the unvaccinated as compared to the vaccinated.

*Population is based on the 2018 Statistical Yearbook. Pending population update.
 

Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 29 New Cases of COVID-19 from November 12 – 14

Today, DPHSS reported five (5) new cases of COVID-19 out of 171 tests performed on November 14. One (1) case was identified through contact tracing.


An additional 24 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 13 – 14. Official case counts for the past weekend results are as follows:


  

To date, there have been a total of 18,942 officially reported cases, 258 deaths, 1,768 cases in active isolation, and 16,916 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 3.9.


Requirements for Minors to Receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine:

  • Parent/legal guardian must provide minor’s birth certificate 

  • Parent/legal guardian must have a government-issued photo identification (ID)

  • Minor must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

  • Guardians must present legal guardianship or power-of-attorney documents


FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS: 

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

Every day EXCEPT 

Thursdays and Sundays

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

University of Guam Field House, Mangilao

Register at tinyurl.com/vaxguam 

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will be expedited. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing.


Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, Dededo

Call (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome.
Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme


Tuesdays and Wednesdays:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan

Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Last appointment is 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome.

Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme


 

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