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Wind Advisory in in Effect; Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 02/23/2022 12:30 pm
The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has the following advisories in effect:
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JIC RELEASE NO. 968 - Two COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported; COVID-19 Test Results: 393 New Cases, 42 Hospitalized; No Symptoms Needed to Test for COVID-19
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 02/22/2022 08:15 pm
Today, the Joint Information Center was notified of two (2) COVID-19-related fatalities:
Earthquake Recorded
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 02/21/2022 10:15 pm
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 that struck 169 km S of Merizo Village, Guam, with a depth of 10.0 km, at 9:09 p.m. (ChST).
Fire Weather Watch in Effect through Thursday Afternoon; Outdoor Burning is Not Recommended
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 02/21/2022 08:30 pm
The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office advised strong daytime winds and dry conditions may lead to rapid fire spread across parts of Guam. A fire weather watch will be in effect for Guam from Tuesday morning through Thursday afternoon. A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur.
JIC RELEASE NO. 967 - 317th COVID-19-related Fatality Reported; Cumulative COVID-19 Test Results: 274 New Cases, 44 Hospitalized; No Symptoms Needed to Test for COVID-19
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 02/21/2022 07:00 pm
Today, the Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 317th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on February 19, 2022. The patient was a 74-year-old male, with no known vaccination, who had underlying health conditions and tested positive on February 12.
Earthquake Recorded
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 02/21/2022 06:15 pm
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 that struck 15 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam, with a depth of 101.8 km, at 5:50 p.m. (ChST).
High Risk of Rip Currents Remains in Effect Through Thursday
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 02/21/2022 04:30 pm
The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a high risk of rip currents, which remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through Thursday afternoon. Dangerous rip currents are expected along east facing reefs. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from the shore into deeper water. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. If caught in a rip current, do not swim against the current. Swim in a direction following the shoreline, face the shore and call or wave for help.
JIC RELEASE NO. 966 - Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 141 New Cases, 50 Hospitalized; No Symptoms Needed to Test for COVID-19
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 02/20/2022 12:30 pm
50 Hospitalized for COVID-19
Hazardous Surf and Seas Remain; Inexperienced Swimmers Reminded to Stay Out of the Water
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 02/20/2022 07:30 am
The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office has the following advisories in effect:
JIC RELEASE NO. 965 - Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 179 New Cases, 50 Hospitalized; Correction to JIC Release No. 964; Additional COVID-19 Updates
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 02/19/2022 12:00 pm
On Friday, February 18, 2022, the JIC reported one COVID-19-related fatality which occurred at Health Services of the Pacific. The JIC was later informed that the fatality occurred in hospice care. The correction follows:
