Search Through All NoticesNovember 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:
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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.
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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
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:
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November 13: 42 of 1,109 test positive for COVID-19 (28 cases previously reported). 21 cases were identified through contact tracing.
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November 14: 32 of 535 test positive for COVID-19 (22 cases previously reported). 11 cases were identified through contact tracing.
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:
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Parent/legal guardian must provide minor’s birth certificate
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Parent/legal guardian must have a government-issued photo identification (ID)
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Minor must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
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Guardians must present legal guardianship or power-of-attorney documents
