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)
 
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:

• 10 of 625 test positive for COVID-19 (four cases previously reported on December 24). Three (3) cases were identified through contact tracing.
• 12 of 248 test positive for COVID-19 (one case previously reported on December 25). Two (2) cases were identified through contact tracing.
• Four (4) of 43 test positive for COVID-19 (no cases previously reported on December 26). One (1) case was identified through contact tracing.

 
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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