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Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 898
December 22, 2021, 5:10 p.m. (ChST)
COVID-19 Test Results: Seven New Cases, Six Hospitalized; DPHSS Issues 2021 COVID-19 Infection Trends Summary Report; Additional COVID-19 Updates
Six 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 2 vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19 compared to 23 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. *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: Seven New Cases of COVID-19
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported seven (7) new cases of COVID-19 from 621 tests on December 21. Five (5) cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 19,414 officially reported cases, 270 deaths, 231 cases in active isolation, and 18,913 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 0.9.
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of December 21, a total of 128,516 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 12,538 residents 12 – 17 years old. 4,454 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 2,150 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 682 residents received their booster shots and a total of 36,045 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.
DPHSS Issues 2021 COVID-19 Infection Trends Summary Report
Today, the DPHSS Office of Epidemiology and Research and the COVID-19 Surveillance Unit issued a trends summary report for 2021 COVID-19 infections through December 14, 2021. The update report provides comparative analysis on Guam’s COVID-19 case data based on seven-day rolling averages, daily case counts, cases with symptoms and case vaccination status. To view the DPHSS COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Report, CLICK HERE.
COVID-19 Booster Shot Eligibility
Adolescents 16 and 17 years of age who received a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (first two doses) are eligible for a single booster shot at least 6 months or more after their initial series. At this time, only the Pfizer-BioNTech booster vaccine is authorized and recommended for adolescents aged 16 and 17.
Requirements for Minors to Receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine:
Fill out a COVID-19 Testing Patient Assessment Form ahead of time, available at dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing. Individuals waiting for COVID-19 test results must quarantine at home until cleared by DPHSS. Test results are available via email by sending a request to covidresults@dphss.guam.gov
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December 22, 2021, 5:10 p.m. (ChST)
COVID-19 Test Results: Seven New Cases, Six Hospitalized; DPHSS Issues 2021 COVID-19 Infection Trends Summary Report; Additional COVID-19 Updates
Six Hospitalized for COVID-19
| CENSUS as of 4 p.m. | GMH | GRMC | USNH | TOTAL |
| COVID-19 Admission | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Pediatric Admissions | 0 | - | - | 0 |
| ICU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ventilator | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VACCINE STATUS | VACCINATED | UNVACCINATED | INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old) |
| Hospitalized | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total in Population* | 128,516 | 13,091 | 12,229 |
| Rate per 100,000 Population | 2 | 23 | 0 |
COVID-19 Test Results: Seven New Cases of COVID-19
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported seven (7) new cases of COVID-19 from 621 tests on December 21. Five (5) cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 19,414 officially reported cases, 270 deaths, 231 cases in active isolation, and 18,913 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 0.9.
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of December 21, a total of 128,516 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 12,538 residents 12 – 17 years old. 4,454 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 2,150 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 682 residents received their booster shots and a total of 36,045 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.
DPHSS Issues 2021 COVID-19 Infection Trends Summary Report
Today, the DPHSS Office of Epidemiology and Research and the COVID-19 Surveillance Unit issued a trends summary report for 2021 COVID-19 infections through December 14, 2021. The update report provides comparative analysis on Guam’s COVID-19 case data based on seven-day rolling averages, daily case counts, cases with symptoms and case vaccination status. To view the DPHSS COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Report, CLICK HERE.
COVID-19 Booster Shot Eligibility
Adolescents 16 and 17 years of age who received a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (first two doses) are eligible for a single booster shot at least 6 months or more after their initial series. At this time, only the Pfizer-BioNTech booster vaccine is authorized and recommended for adolescents aged 16 and 17.
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FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER) Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson |
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Dec. 23, Dec. 27 – 30 10 a.m. - 6 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. Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities. Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme |
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Dec. 23, Dec. 27 – 30 |
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. Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities. Register at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme |
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Dec. 23: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dec. 27 - Dec. 30: 11 a.m. - 7 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. (Closed Dec. 24 – 26, and Dec. 31 – Jan. 2, 2022) |
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
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FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING For more information, visit dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing. |
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Monday, Dec. 27, Wednesday, Dec. 29 |
8 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, Barrigada Rapid COVID-19 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. Travel-related testing will not be offered. |
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Thursday, Dec. 23, Dec. 27 – 30 |
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, Inalåhan By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Bring a photo ID. Travel-related testing will not be offered. Call (671) 828-7604/5/7518. |
Fill out a COVID-19 Testing Patient Assessment Form ahead of time, available at dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing. Individuals waiting for COVID-19 test results must quarantine at home until cleared by DPHSS. Test results are available via email by sending a request to covidresults@dphss.guam.gov
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