JIC RELEASE NO. 802 – COVID-19 Updates: 67 Hospitalized; Preliminary Test Results 95 New Cases
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 09/26/2021 06:30 pm
67 Hospitalized for COVID-19
CENSUS as of 7 p.m | Guam Memorial Hospital | Guam Regional Medical City | U.S. Naval Hospital | TOTAL |
COVID-19 Admission | 33 | 29 | 5 | 67 |
ICU | 8 | 4 | 2 | 14 |
Ventilator | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Vaccination Status | 17 UNVACCINATED | 19 UNVACCINATED | UNAVAILABLE | 36 UNVACCINATED |
Preliminary COVID-19 Test Results: 95 New Cases
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported a preliminary case count of 95 new cases of COVID-19 from 529 specimens analyzed on September 25. Additional results are pending analysis and submission from other clinics and will be reported on Monday, September 27. To date, there have been a total of 14,374 officially reported cases, 184 deaths, 3,185 cases in active isolation, and 11,005 not in active isolation. As of September 24, the CAR Score is 25.7.
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of September 25, 292 additional residents received their first dose in a two-dose series, 45 residents received their dose in the single-dose series, and an additional 759 residents have become fully vaccinated. To date, a total of 118,756 (87.13%) of Guam’s eligible population (residents 12 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This percentage includes 10,318 fully vaccinated residents between the ages of 12 – 17, and 108,438 fully vaccinated adults.
Free COVID-19 Testing Schedule (Weather permitting):
COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING SCHEDULE – FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED | ||
September 27 – October 2 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Old Carnival Grounds, Tiyan, BarrigadaRapid antigen testing will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. No symptoms are needed. Bring a photo ID. |
September 27 andOctober 1 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, InalåhanRapid antigen testing will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. No symptoms are needed. Bring a photo ID. |
For more information, visit dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-testing.
UPDATED: COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule
COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS – Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson | ||
September 27 | 9 a.m. -12 p.m. | DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, DededoCall (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. |
September 27 – 30,October 1 – 2 | 11 a.m. -5 p.m. | University of Guam Field House, MangilaoRegister for at tinyurl.com/vaxguam Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will expedite. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is at 4:30 p.m. |
September 30andOctober 2 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Micronesia Mall, 2nd Floor, Above Center Court, DededoRegister at tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will expedite. Please bring appointment confirmation and proof of identity. Last appointment is at 6 p.m. |
September 28 – 29 | 9 a.m. -12 p.m. | DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center, InalåhanCall (671) 828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. |
October 1 | 1 p.m. -4 p.m. | DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center, DededoCall (671) 635-4418/7400 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. |
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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