JIC RELEASE NO. 566 - Results: Nine of 420 Test Positive for COVID-19; DPHSS Updates Enrolled Provider List for COVID-19 Vaccinations; VAPPC Approves Vaccinations for Senators;COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for February 10-13 at UOG Fieldhouse;COVID-19 Hom - GHS OCD

Results: Nine New Cases of COVID-19
Nine (9) new cases of COVID-19 were identified out of 420 tests performed on Monday, February 8. Two (2) cases reported recent travel history and were identified in quarantine.

To date, there have been a total of 7,673 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 130 deaths, 92 cases in active isolation, and 7,451 not in active isolation.

TODAY’S CAR SCORE1

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1The COVID Area Risk (CAR) Score accounts for the incidence of new cases, how well current testing identifies these cases, and the rate of spread. The ideal long-term goal is to sustain a CAR Score of 2.5 or less, which has been shown to correlate with very low to zero COVID-related hospitalizations and deaths.

The following tables provide COVID-19 test results reported to the JIC on Tuesday, February 9, and reflects results from Monday, February 8:

COVID-19 CASE COUNT	TOTAL	NEW CASES REPORTED TODAY	PAST 7 DAYS
COVID-19 CASES:	7,673	9	63
CONFIRMED CASES:	7,466	9	63
PROBABLE CASES:	207	0	0

COVID-19 TESTING ON GUAM	TOTAL	NEW TESTS REPORTED TODAY	7-DAY % POSITIVE
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS	119,113	420	2.6%
MOLECULAR TESTS	110,595	408	2.8%
ANTIGEN TEST	8,518	12	0.0%
SEROLOGY TESTS	345	1	0.0%

COVID HOSPITAL CENSUS	Guam Memorial Hospital	Guam Regional Medical City	U.S. Naval Hospital	TOTAL
COVID ADMISSION	6	2	0	8
IN ICU	2	1	0	3
ON VENTILATOR	2	1	0	3

CASE BREAKDOWN
STATUS	TOTAL	CURRENT ISOLATION LOCATION	TOTAL
COVID-19 Death	130	Hospital	8
Active Isolation	92	Home	38
Not In Isolation	7,451	Isolation Facility	21
Civilian	7,288	Military	25
Military Service Member	385

The following provides preliminary COVID-19 vaccinations reported to the JIC on Tuesday, February 9, for vaccinations administered from December 17 to February 8:

Vaccine Maker	Total Doses Administered	1st Doses Administered	2nd Doses Administered	Individuals Fully Immunized
Pfizer-BioNTech	20,946	13,521	7,425*	7,425
Moderna	14,870	13,519**	1,351***	1,351
TOTALS:	35,816	27,040	8,776	8,776

*Administering second doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccinations began on January 4, 2021.

**Administering first doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations began on January 8, 2021.

***Administering second doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations began on January 29, 2021.

Total Doses Administered	Total Doses Allotted	% Administered	Doses Remaining
35,816^	51,300^^	69.81%	15,484

^As of February 8, 2021 | ^^Reflects the previous allocation total of 43,500 and last received allocation of 7,800 on February 7, 2021

DPHSS Updates Enrolled Provider List for COVID-19 Vaccinations

In addition to ongoing vaccination clinics held at the UOG Fieldhouse, eligible Guam residents may contact any of the below participating DPHSS enrolled provider private clinics and pharmacies to receive their COVID-19 vaccine:

Enrolled Provider List for COVID-19 Vaccinations
Adult Health Clinic	Guam Behavioral Health & Wellness Center	IHP Medical Group
American Medical Clinic - Mangilao	Guam Memorial Hospital Authority	Rexall Drugs
American Medical Clinic - Oka	Guam Regional Medical City	The Doctors Clinic
American Medical Clinic - Tumon	Guam Seventh Day Adventist Clinic	Tumon Medical Office
Cancer Center of Guam	HagatnaMED Clinic	United Family Clinic
FHP Health Center	Health Service of the Pacific

Public and private clinics and pharmacies may become enrolled providers after first agreeing to participate in the DPHSS vaccination plan. Enrolled providers must meet local and federal storage and handling requirements for COVID-19 vaccines as established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), designate staff to complete CDC online training and certification courses, and enroll to report vaccine administration through DPHSS Immunization Registry to meet CDC reporting requirements.

Enrolled providers will continue to receive COVID-19 vaccination allocations from DPHSS monthly if the island’s vaccination allocation supply permits and if they continue to uphold these local and federal requirements.

VAPPC Approves Vaccinations for Senators

During their meeting on Tuesday, February 9, the Vaccine and Antiviral Prioritization Policy Committee (VAPPC) approved vaccinations for all members of the 36th Guam Legislature. As critical service workers in the legislative branch and to ensure continuity of government, all 15 senators, regardless of age, are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

DPHSS COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC SCHEDULE: FEBRUARY 10 – 13

DATE

TIME

VACCINE MAKE

LOCATION & REGISTRATION

Wednesday,

Feb. 10

1 p.m. -

7 p.m.

Moderna (Dose 2)

Pfizer-BioNTech (Dose 2)

Pfizer-BioNTech

(Dose 1)
Limited to 50 doses per hour

UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao

Thursday,

Feb. 11

UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao

Friday,

Feb. 12

UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao

Saturday,

Feb. 13

UOG Fieldhouse, Mangilao

PHASE 1a/1b/c – CATEGORY: Healthcare workers; local and federal law enforcement personnel; Childcare Center employees; adults 55 years and older; Mayors’ Council of Guam (limited to mayors, vice mayors, and mayoral staff); funeral homes, mortuary, and cemetery staff; service providers contracted with the DPHSS Division of Senior Citizens providing direct patient or client care such as transportation for medical appointments, homebound meals, in-home services, caregiver services, case management, shelter care, adult daycare, and other direct services; and others who are due for dose two of the vaccine. Upon arrival, individuals 70 years and older will be sent to the front of the line.

COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for February 9-13 at UOG Fieldhouse
COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue through Saturday, February 13, at the UOG Fieldhouse from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. These clinics will prioritize those due for their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine. Pfizer-BioNTech first doses will be limited to 50 per hour for eligible individuals. No first doses of the Moderna vaccine will be administered. Residents are advised to schedule an appointment online via Eventbrite. Click here to schedule and to learn more about eligibility requirements.

Due to a higher demand for second dose vaccines on Wednesday, February 10, there is a separate Eventbrite link to schedule appointments. This clinic will prioritize those due for their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine. Pfizer-BioNTech first doses will be limited to 50 per hour for eligible individuals. No first doses of the Moderna vaccine will be administered.

Click here to schedule and to learn more about eligibility requirements.

Upon arrival, individuals 70 years and older will be sent to the front of the line. Please bring a digital or hard copy appointment confirmation and a photo ID. Those due for their second dose are reminded to bring their COVID-19 immunization card. This ensures quicker processing and proper documentation.

COVID-19 Homebound Vaccinations Continue Through February 12
DPHSS, in partnership with the MCOG and GDOE, continues homebound vaccinations for those who pre-registered with their respective village mayors and met the eligibility criteria. The homebound vaccinations schedule for this week is as follows:

COVID-19 HOMEBOUND VACCINATION SCHEDULE: February 9 – 12
DATE	TIME	VACCINE MAKE	SERVICE VILLAGE/LOCATIONS
Wednesday, Feb. 10	8 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Moderna (Dose 1)	Dededo, GHURA 82
Thursday, Feb. 11			Global Dorm, Guma San Jose
Friday, Feb. 12			Yigo

Two GDOE Students Test Positive for COVID-19
On Monday, February 8, 2021, the Guam Department of Education (GDOE) confirmed two separate incidents in which two GDOE students tested positive for COVID-19. One student attends Adacao Elementary School and the other student attends Chief Brodie Memorial School.

GDOE, in collaboration with DPHSS, has identified and notified the individuals who were in close contact with the students. Those individuals will remain in quarantine until such time as they are cleared by DPHSS to return to school. Areas of the campus have been cleaned and disinfected in preparation for face-to-face instruction. Face-to-face instruction will continue as scheduled on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

Pre-screening Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccinations
To take the COVID-19 vaccine, you must meet the following pre-screening eligibility criteria*:

Must not be currently infected with COVID-19 or previously exposed within the last 14 days
Must not have received any other vaccine, such as the flu shot, in the last 14 days

*Please note: If this is your first time receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, please make sure you have never taken other COVID-19 vaccine products. Please visit dphss.guam.gov to view the pre-screening eligibility.

V-Safe Vaccine Symptom Monitoring
After receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, register for v-safe, offered by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). V-safe is a smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins. You can quickly report side effects, and depending on your answers, you may receive a call from CDC. V-safe will remind you to get your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Sign up at vsafe.cdc.gov.

GBHWC Crisis Hotline
The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) has a Crisis Hotline 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.

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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. 566 - Results: Nine of 420 Test Positive for COVID-19; DPHSS Updates Enrolled Provider List for COVID-19 Vaccinations; VAPPC Approves Vaccinations for Senators;COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule for February 10-13 at UOG Fieldhouse;COVID-19 Hom