COVID-19 Test Results: 844 New Cases of COVID-19
Today, the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 844 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,990 specimens analyzed on February 7, 2022. 113 of the cases reported today are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 37,456 officially reported cases, 299 deaths, 5,892 cases in active isolation, and 31,265 not in active isolation.
Tiyan COVID-19 Outreach Appointment-Based Testing
Community COVID-19 testing at the old carnival grounds in Tiyan, Barrigada has transitioned to an appointment-based system with extended hours. Unscheduled drive-ups will be accepted on a limited basis. For the safety of the community and swabbers, only four (4) adults per vehicle are allowed to be tested. To schedule an appointment, visit tinyurl.com/covidstopswithme.
DPHSS continues to support diagnostic testing for COVID-19 but will be prioritizing COVID-19 testing to target individuals with a likelihood of severe disease, hospitalization, or death due to COVID-19. The DPHSS Screening Guide Memorandum lists the criteria for who may get tested for COVID-19. CLICK HERE to view the guide.
Schedule Changes to COVID-19 Vaccination Support Clinic
Beginning February 12, the COVID-19 vaccination support clinics for families of children with disabilities will operate from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. These clinics are also open to the community.
UOG Vaccination Clinic Saturday Hours to Change
Beginning Saturday, February 12, 2022, and every Saturday thereafter, the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at the UOG Field House will operate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note the changes to the schedule.
Guam COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of February 7, 2022, a total of 133,630 of Guam’s eligible population (residents 5 years and older) is fully vaccinated. This total includes 13,204 residents 12 – 17 years old. 6,910 residents 5 – 11 years old received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech two dose series. 4,682 residents 5 – 11 years old have completed their two-dose series. An additional 51 residents received their booster shots and a total of 52,723 booster shots have been administered to eligible residents since September 29, 2021.
