A 53-year-old man died last night marking the island's 43rd COVID-19 related fatality, according to the Joint Information Center. The man died at around 8:57 p.m. at the Guam Memorial Hospital. He had underlying health conditions and was admitted to GMH on Aug. 30 after testing positive at Guam Regional Medical City.

"Almost every day since the start of September, we have mourned and grieved and shared moments of silence--some days more so than others," Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero said. "It is with great sadness to announce we have lost another person to COVID-19. I want the island to know that he was more than just a data point or statistic, and he should be remembered for the life he lived. To those he cherished, we offer our deepest sympathies and condolences in this most difficult time. To the people of Guam, I ask that you not take your loved ones or health or life for granted. Our actions do not only affect us, they affect those around us. We must remain committed to keeping our community safe and healthy. That is the only way we can win."