Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 903 December 27, 2021, 5 p.m. (ChST)

Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 903 December 27, 2021, 5 p.m. (ChST)

PRESS RELEASE

Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 903
December 27, 2021, 5 p.m. (ChST)
 
Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 26 New Cases; 9 Hospitalized; Additional COVID-19 Updates

Nine Hospitalized for COVID-19
CENSUS as of 5 p.m. GMH GRMC USNH TOTAL
COVID-19 Admission 7 2 0 9
Pediatric Admissions 0 - - 0
ICU  1 0 0 1
Ventilator 1 0 0 1
 
VACCINE STATUS VACCINATED UNVACCINATED INELIGIBLE (0-4 years old)
Hospitalized 6 3 0
Total in Population* 128,785 12,822 12,229
Rate per 100,000 Population 5 23 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 5 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 5 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.
 
Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 26 New Cases of COVID-19 December 24 – 27
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported five (5) new cases of COVID-19 from 50specimens analyzed on December 26. An additional 21 cases were also reported today as a result of complete analysis and case submissions from other clinics for preliminary COVID-19 test results reported December 24 – 26. Official case counts for the past weekend results are as follows:



 
To date, there have been a total of 19,458 officially reported cases, 270 deaths, 239 cases in active isolation, and 18,949 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 1.1.
 
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update 
As of December 23, a total of 128,785 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 12,538 residents 12 – 17 years old. 4,538 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 2,325 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 350 residents received their booster shots and a total of 37,798 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.
 
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.
FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS (AGES 5 AND OVER)
Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
 
Dec. 28 – 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
 
Dec. 28 – 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
 
Dec. 28 - 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. 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
 
FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING 
For more information, visit dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing
 
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.
 
Dec. 28 – 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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