Four COVID-19-related Fatalities Reported

February 1, 2022

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Today, the Joint Information Center was notified of four (4) COVID-19-related fatalities:

The 291st COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on January 21, 2022. The patient was an 81-year-old male, vaccinated, with underlying health conditions who tested positive on January 21, 2022.
The 292nd COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) on January 31, 2022. The patient was an 85-year-old male, vaccinated, with underlying health conditions who tested positive on January 25, 2022.
The 293rd COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at GMH on January 31, 2022. The patient was a 68-year-old female, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions who tested positive on January 31, 2022.
The 294th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Guam on January 31, 2022. The patient was a 98-year-old male, vaccinated, who tested positive on January 31, 2022.

“Governor Lou, First Gentleman Jeff, and I carry the sadness and sorrow along with their families. Losses like these are so great in our small community,” said Acting Governor Josh Tenorio. “Help your family members by monitoring their health, especially those who are elderly or sick. Please do not wait to get treatment or visit your doctor if you are feeling sick.”

DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE.

Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. Seek emergency medical care immediately or call 911 if you have trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or bluish lips or face. Individuals who are sick are advised to:

Stay home, except to seek medical care. Call ahead before visiting the clinic/doctor.
Monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 including fever, cough, and shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, headaches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, nausea and/or diarrhea.
Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19. While waiting for test results, you should stay away from others, including staying apart from those living in your household.

Older Adults, People with Serious Chronic Medical Conditions are Most at Risk for Serious Complications and Death Due to SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19

Older adults and individuals with serious chronic medical conditions are most at risk for serious complications and death due to COVID-19. Serious chronic medical conditions include: