JIC RELEASE NO. 414 – Cumulative Results: 41 Test Positive for COVID-19;Two DYA Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- Press Release
- Posted on Date: 10/25/2020 04:15 pm
For information on COVID-19 cases, visit the official COVID-19 Situation Report at http://dphss.guam.gov/covid-19/.
Cumulative Results
To date, there have been a total of 4,216 officially reported cases of COVID-19 with 71 deaths, 1,642 cases in active isolation and 2,503 not in active isolation.
The following breakdown provides cumulative COVID-19 test results reported to the Joint Information Center on Sunday, October 25 and reflects results from Saturday, October 24:
Laboratory | New Cases Reported on Sunday,October 25 | Samples Tested on Saturday, October 24 | Total Negative Tests (March 12 – October 24) | Total Reported Cases (March 12 – October 25, 2020) |
Department of Public Health & Social Services (DPHSS) Guam Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) | 41 | 254 | 31,585 | 2,247 |
Department of Defense (DoD) | N/A | N/A | 7,659 | 522 |
Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DLS) | N/A | N/A | 8,221 | 643 |
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Laboratory | N/A | N/A | 5,546 | 306 |
Guam National Guard (GUNG) Laboratory | N/A | N/A | 17 | 0 |
Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) Laboratory | N/A | N/A | 3,708 | 224 |
Private Clinics | N/A | N/A | 2,272 | 252 |
Other Laboratories | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2 |
Probable Case | N/A | N/A | 270 | 20 |
AS OF 4 PM, SUNDAY,OCTOBER 25, 2020 | Total Confirmed:41 | Total Samples Tested:254 | Total Negative Tests:59,278 | Total COVID-19 Cases:4,216 |
Two DYA Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
The Department of Youth Affairs (DYA) has been informed two residents have tested positive for COVID-19. On Saturday, both residents stated they were feeling ill and were tested for COVID-19. The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) confirmed the test results, and their parents/guardians have been informed. Both residents are being isolated in a separate unit and additional testing will be performed this week.
All employees and residents are closely monitored for any symptoms of the virus. DYA continues to follow guidance from DPHSS:
- All residents are to shelter-in-place.
- All appointments for residents will be conducted over-the-phone or virtually.
- Visitation for residents will continue to be conducted over-the-phone.
- Parents of residents can contact 735-5033/5 to speak to a DYA Social Worker for further information.
- Staff and resident temperature and wellness checks will continue to be conducted and recorded during each shift.
- Wearing a facemask will continue to be required for all staff and residents.
- Increased sanitation and disinfection of units will occur more frequently during each shift.
- Incoming staff must wash their hands upon entry into the facility; both staff and clients will wash and sanitize their hands frequently throughout the day.
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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