JIC Release No. 246 August 3, 2020, 1:20 Pm (Chst)
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Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 246 August 3, 2020, 1:20 p.m. (ChST) Cumulative Results: Nine Test Positive for COVID-19; Profiles of Confirmed Cases; Expanded COVID-19 Testing Continues; 2020 Census of Guam Update COVID-19 test results are reported from multiple labs at varying times of the day. The Joint Information Center will report cumulative COVID-19 test results once a day, unless unavailable. For updated information on COVID-19 cases on Guam, visit the COVID-19 Dashboard and Situation Report at http://dphss.guam.gov/covid-19/. Cumulative Results The following breakdown provides cumulative COVID-19 test results for Monday, August 3, 2020: Laboratory New Cases Samples Total Total Confirmed Reported on Tested Negative Cases (March 12 Monday, (July Cases (March - August 3, 2020) August 3 31-August 12 - August 3) 1) Department of Public Health & Social 1 198 12,049 223 Services (DPHSS) Guam Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) Naval Health Research Center 0 255 3,196 68 1 (NHRC) / U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Guam2 Diagnostic Laboratory Services 3 95 3,309 51 (DLS)2 Guam Memorial Hospital Authority 3 109 2,880 15 (GMHA) Laboratory3 Guam National Guard (GUNG) 0 0 17 0 Laboratory4 Guam Regional Medical City 1 35 754 1 (GRMC) Laboratory5 Other Laboratories 1 N/A N/A 2 Probable cases 0 N/A N/A 8 Total Total Negative Total COVID-19 Total Samples Cases (March Cases (March 12 - AS OF 1:20 PM, MONDAY, Confirmed: Tested: 12 - August 3): August 3): AUGUST 3, 2020 9 692 22,205 368 1 3 5 Beginning March 26, 2020 Beginning April 15, 2020 Beginning April 30, 2020 2 4 Beginning March 31, 2020 Beginning April 23, 2020 1 Out of the nine newly confirmed cases, one tested positive at the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS). Three cases tested positive at Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH). Three cases tested positive at Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DLS). One case tested positive at Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC). One case tested positive in Indiana. Of the nine newly confirmed cases, four cases had recent travel to the US Mainland. To date, there have been a total of 368 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 5 deaths, 305 released from isolation, and 58 active cases. Of those cases, 319 are classified as civilians and 49 are military service members. Profiles of Confirmed Cases STATUS MEDICAL GENDER RESIDENTIAL TRAVEL AGE GROUP STATUS1 LOCATION HISTORY3 Civilian: 319 Stable: 53 Female: 171 North: 196 Dubai: 02 90+: 01 2 Military: 49 Hospitalized : 05 Male: 197 Central: 85 Japan: 01 80-89: 07 Released: 305 South: 38 Philippines: 16 70-79: 18 Deaths: 05 Homeless: 04 Singapore: 01 60-69: 51 Non-resident: 45 U.S.: 29 50-59: 57 Mexico: 01 40-49: 67 30-39: 67 20-29: 64 10-19: 27 0-9: 09 1 Some cases that were previously released from isolation have tested positive through follow-up testing 2 Hospitalization rate is based on intake numbers reported by GMH and USNH. This number may be subject to change. 3 Some cases traveled to more than one country Expanded COVID-19 Testing Continues on Tuesday at Chalan Pago church grounds DPHSS, in collaboration with the Government of Guam, the Mayors’ Council of Guam, private, and federal agencies, continues expanded COVID-19 testing. Testing is free and open to the public while supplies last. No symptoms are needed to qualify for testing. Please bring an ID, if one is available. The venue for Tuesday’s community testing has been changed to the church grounds of Our Lady of Peace and Safe Journey Catholic Church, along Route 4 in Chalan Pago. COVID-19 Drive-Through/Walk-In Testing: ● Tuesday, August 4, 2020, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the church grounds of Our Lady of Peace and Safe Journey Catholic Church along Route 4 in Chalan Pago (note, this is a change in venue from the Ordot-Chalan Pago Mayor’s Office). If you are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19, please call your health care provider. If a patient does not have a regular health care provider, they can call any of the Community Health Centers or the DPHSS Medical Triage Hotline phone numbers listed below to report symptoms and obtain guidance from clinicians, or call 311 and dial option number 1. ● (671) 480-7859 2 ● (671) 480-6760/3 ● (671) 480-7883 ● (671) 687-6170 (ADA Dedicated Number) 2020 Census of Guam Update The Guam Census Office reminds residents to respond to the 2020 Census of Guam. Residents should call the number of their Notice of Visit to respond. If you have not received a Notice of Visit or misplaced it, please call the Guam Census Office at 645-2020. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents may also contact their village call center directly. Call Center hours are Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ● Northern Dededo: 645-2119 ● Southern Dededo: 645-2125 ● Northern Yigo: 645-2115 ● Southern Yigo: 645-2112 ● Tamuning, Tumon, Harmon, Hagåtña: 645-2106 ● Agana Heights, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Sinajana: 645-2090 ● Mongmong, Toto, Maite, Mangilao: 645-2085 ● Barrigada: 645-2097 ● Piti, Asan, Agat, Santa Rita: 645-2101 ● Yona, Talofofo, Inarajan, Merizo, Umatac: 645-2080 Respond to the 2020 Census of Guam by September 15. For more information, please visit 2020census.guam.gov. 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. -###- 3 .