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Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 858

November 18, 2021, 5:20 p.m. (ChST)

Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 25 New Cases, 28 Hospitalized; DPHSS Issues COVID-19 Data Update Report;

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Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported

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

The 261st COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on November 17, 2021. The patient was a 40-year-old female, unvaccinated with underlying health conditions. She tested positive on October 23, 2021.
The 262nd COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) on November 18, 2021. The patient was a 58-year-old male, unvaccinated with underlying health conditions. He tested positive on November 18, 2021.

“The island is saddened with each tragic passing,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “To their loved ones, Jeff, Josh, and I will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. This pandemic has already taken so much. We must remain the course to not let it take anymore from our community.”

28 Hospitalized for COVID-19

CENSUS as of 5 p.m.	GMH	GRMC	USNH	TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission	17	10	1	28
Pediatric Admissions	2	-	-	2
ICU	4	0	0	4
Ventilator	1	0	0	1

VACCINE STATUS	VACCINATED	UNVACCINATED	INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)
Hospitalized	19	11	0
Total in Population*	124,783	16,824	12,229
Rate per 100,000 Population	15	65	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 15 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 65 unvaccinated people hospitalized for COVID- 19. The risk of being hospitalized for COVID-19 is about 4 times higher for the unvaccinated as compared to the vaccinated. *Estimated population is based on DPHSS Immunization Program analysis of 2020 Census data. Updates are expected pending further Census 2020 data breakdown.

COVID-19 Test Results: 25 New Cases of COVID-19

Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported twenty-five (25) new cases of COVID-19 out of 808 tests performed on November 17. Eight (8) cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 19,040 officially reported cases, 262 deaths, 1,838 cases in active isolation, and 16,940 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 2.5.

DPHSS COVID-19 Data Update Report

Today, DPHSS Office of Epidemiology and Research and the COVID-19 Surveillance Unit issued an update on COVID-19 trends. According to the update report, there is a continued decrease in both the vaccinated and unvaccinated case rates, but the risk of being unvaccinated continues to be more than the vaccinated – up to three times more. To view the DPHSS COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Report, CLICK HERE.

FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER)

Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson

Every day EXCEPT

Thursdays and Sundays

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

University of Guam Field House, Mangilao

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.

Saturdays

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sundays

1 p.m. - 4 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.

Saturdays

9 a.m. - 12 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.

Saturday, Nov. 20: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Father Duenas Memorial School Phoenix Center

Children's Vaccine Clinic

Make an appointment at guamcovid.com

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

Eligibility for Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 Booster Shots

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: