JIC RELEASE NO. 11 - Travel Guidance and Quarantine Protocol in Accordance with Governor’s Executive Order - GHS OCD

There remain five confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Guam. To date, the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) has tested a total of 46 cases of COVID-19. The Government of Guam (GovGuam) has implemented its planned COVID-19 response to identify and contain transmission on island.

Officials Prepare for Expected Travelers from the Philippines
Based on information published by the Philippine national government, Guam is expecting an influx of passengers from the Philippines.

In preparation for this, GovGuam has instituted COVID-19 Mandatory Quarantine Protocol (MQP) measures for all incoming travelers from the Philippines effective immediately. DPHSS is requiring all travelers from the Philippines to secure a COVID-19 test within 72 hours PRIOR to arrival on Guam and present negative results for entry into Guam. Any and all travelers arriving without these credentials will be subject to mandatory quarantine.

Based on investigations conducted by DPHSS, several of Guam’s confirmed COVID-19 cases had previous travel history to the Philippines. Of the two cases reported last night, one arrived on a Philippine Airline flight on the morning of March 2nd.

Attached is detailed guidance for all travelers entering Guam from COVID-19 affected areas. As this is an evolving process, these guidelines are subject to revision.

Travel Guidance for All Incoming Passengers
In line with Governor Lou Leon Guerrero’s Executive Order 2020-04, non-residents seeking entry into Guam traveling from areas affected by COVID-19 other than the Philippines will be subject to mandatory quarantine. The mandatory quarantine will be applied unless the traveler possesses a healthcare recognized and certified document that attests he or she is not infected with COVID-19 within the last 72 hours.

DPHSS is requiring all travelers to secure a COVID-19 test within 72 hours PRIOR to arrival on Guam and present negative results for entry into Guam. Any and all travelers arriving without these credentials will be subject to mandatory quarantine.

Returning residents without the same certification will be subject to quarantine in their homes for a minimum of 14 days. As this is an evolving process, these guidelines are subject to revision.

Enforcement
Mandates of the Executive Order and MQP will be enforced by DPHSS who may call upon the assistance of local law enforcement.

Stay Up to Date with Reputable Sources
It is important to note that the situation can change quickly. The community is reminded to only share official notices and visit the following links for the most up-to-date information:

● CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

● DPHSS website: http://dphss.guam.gov/2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-n-cov/

● GHS/OCD website: https://ghs.guam.gov/coronavirus-covid-19

For media inquiries, contact the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/floods

Wildfire

Regularly clean the roof and gutters.
Maintain an area approximately 30’ away from you home that is free of anything that will burn, such as wood piles, dried leaves, newspapers and other brush.
Connect garden hoses long enough to reach any area of the home and fill garbage cans, tubs, or other large containers with water.
Review your homeowner's insurance policy and also prepare/update a list of your home's contents.

Fire Weather

Turn on your TV/radio. You’ll get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.
Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the route to take and have plan of where you will go. Check-in with your friends and family.
Keep your car fueled, in good condition, and stocked with emergency supplies and a change of clothes.

Drought

Conserve water

Take shorter showers.

Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
Run the washer less frequently and only when you have a full load.
Water your lawn less frequently and do so when the temperature is cooler in the early morning or late evening.
When you run the tap to heat or cool water, keep a pitcher to store the water and use it to water plants.
Avoid washing your car.

Practice fire prevention

Don't set off fireworks when conditions are dry.
Deposit cigarette butts in the proper receptacle to avoid starting a
Pour water over camp fires and backyard fire pits to ensure they are completely out before leaving them unattended.

Follow directions from local officials. If there are restrictions on water usage, be sure to heed them.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/wildfires and https://www.ready.gov/drought

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Typhoons/Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over the water and move toward land. Threats from typhoons/hurricanes include high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, coastal and inland flooding, and rip currents.

“Hurricanes” form in the Atlantic Northeast Pacific region and “Typhoons” form in the Northwest Pacific Region. These large storms are call cyclones in other parts of the world.

To learn more, visit https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

JIC RELEASE NO. 11 - Travel Guidance and Quarantine Protocol in Accordance with Governor’s Executive Order