JIC RELEASE NO. 461 - Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported;Results: 73 of 248 Test Positive for COVID-19;Rapid Engagement Team Completes Community Outreach in NCS & Piga, Dededo - GHS OCD

Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported
The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 105th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) at approximately 11 a.m. on November 21, 2020. The patient was a 59-year-old male with underlying conditions that were further compounded by COVID-19. He was admitted to USNH on October 31, 2020 and tested positive upon admission.

Guam’s 106th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) at approximately 11:56 p.m. on November 21, 2020. The patient was a 51-year-old male with underlying conditions that were further compounded by COVID-19. He was admitted to GRMC on November 21, 2020 and tested positive upon admission.

“To their family and friends, Jeff, Lt. Governor Josh, and I offer our heartfelt condolences and sympathies,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “Though our hearts are filled with grief, our resolve must not waver. We have to remember the four ws—wear our masks, watch our distance, wash our hands, and having the will to do these. These are our best tools against this virus.”

Results: 73 of 248 Test Positive for COVID-19
To date, there have been a total of 6,549 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 106 deaths, 2,013 cases in active isolation and 4,430 not in active isolation.

As of November 22, 2020, the COVID Area Risk (CAR) Score is 15.7 and will be recalculated once reports from all participating labs are up to date through the weekend. The CAR Score accounts for the incidence of new cases, how well current testing identifies these cases, and the rate of spread. An ideal CAR Score for Guam would be 5.0 and below. To learn more about the CAR Score, visit Strive for Five.

The following tables provide COVID-19 test results reported to the Joint Information Center on Sunday, November 22, 2020 and reflects results from Saturday, November 21, 2020:

COVID-19 CASE COUNT	TOTAL	NEW CASES REPORTED TODAY	PAST 7 DAYS
COVID-19 CASES:	6,549	73	N/A
CONFIRMED CASES:	N/A	N/A	N/A
PROBABLE CASES:	N/A	N/A	N/A

COVID-19 DIAGNOSTIC TESTING ON GUAM	TOTAL	NEW DIAGNOSTIC TESTS REPORTED TODAY	PERCENT POSITIVE
COVID-19 TESTS	81,292	248	8.1%
MOLECULAR TESTS	N/A	N/A	N/A
ANTIGEN TEST	N/A	N/A	N/A

COVID HOSPITAL CENSUS	Guam Memorial Hospital	Guam Regional Medical City	U.S. Naval Hospital	TOTAL
COVID ADMISSION	46	3	1	50
IN ICU	6	1	0	7
ON VENTILATOR	3	0	0	3

Rapid Engagement Team Completes Community Outreach in NCS & Piga, Dededo
The Department of Public Health and Social Services’ (DPHSS) Rapid Engagement Team (RET), in partnership with the Office of the Governor, Dededo Mayor’s Office, FSM Consulate Office, State Surgeon Cell, Guam Homeland Security, Guam National Guard, University of Guam School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Guam Community College Allied Health Department, Department of Public Works, Guam Fire Department, Guam Police Department, FSM Association of Guam, and other agencies, mobilized in the subdivisions of Piga and NCS, Dededo today.

The RET nurses and support staff visited three apartment complexes in NCS and one subdivision in Piga, to engage all the residents living there and offer free COVID-19 testing as well as other wraparound services, such as supplies and educational material.

The RET Mobile Command Post and Mobile Lab was set up at the Astumbo Community Center next to the Astumbo Fire Station.

The RET mission was completed today in both NCS and Piga, Dededo, and COVID-19 test results will be reflected in tomorrow’s DPHSS Situational Report.

GBHWC Crisis Hotline
The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) has a Crisis Hotline that is available 24/7 at (671) 647-8833/4. For those feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed or are needing to talk to someone, GBHWC has experienced providers available and ready to assist the community with any heightened stress and anxiety experienced as a result of COVID-19.

For the latest information on COVID-19, visit dphss.guam.gov or guamrecovery.com. For inquiries on COVID-19, contact 311 through a local number, or call the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10.

X Flooding is a temporary overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Flooding may happen with only a few inches of water, or it may cover a house to the rooftop. There are many possible causes of floods including heavy rain, coastal storms and storm surge, waterway overflow from being blocked with debris, or overflow of levees, dams, or waste water systems. Flooding can occur slowly over many days or happen very quickly with little or no warning, called flash floods.

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. 461 - Two COVID-19-Related Fatalities Reported;Results: 73 of 248 Test Positive for COVID-19;Rapid Engagement Team Completes Community Outreach in NCS & Piga, Dededo