81-year-old's death in August marks island's 410th COVID-related fatality
The death of an 81-year-old woman on Aug. 5 marks the island's 410th COVID-related fatality. According to the Joint Information Center was, the woman tested positive on Aug. 4 and died the following day at Guam Regional Medical City. She was fully vaccina
By KUAM NewsThe death of an 81-year-old woman on Aug. 5 marks the island's 410th COVID-related fatality.
According to the Joint Information Center was, the woman tested positive on Aug. 4 and died the following day at Guam Regional Medical City. She was fully vaccinated without a booster and had underlying health conditions.
With the woman's passing, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero said, "We are saddened to report more loss to this virus, especially during the holiday season. Jeff, Josh, and I continue to pray for the families who have lost so much already, and we urge the community to continue our safe practices to combat this virus.”
Also today, 114 new cases of COVID-19 were reported over the last week out of 1,334 tests administered. There also were five people hospitalized with the virus with one person under ICU level of care.
To date, there have been a total of 59,574 officially reported cases, 410 deaths, 65 cases in active isolation, and 59,099 not in active isolation.
COVID-19 Testing Available at The Plaza Shopping Center
Residents may seek free COVID-19 testing at The Plaza Shopping Center in the Dusit Beach Resort from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m, Monday through Saturday, except on observed Government of Guam holidays. Those who need ADA accommodations for curbside testing in their vehicles may call 671-998-4530. No symptoms are needed for COVID-19 testing at The Plaza Shopping Center. Additional COVID Testing sites are listed below:
| FREE COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING Fill out a COVID-19 Testing Patient Assessment Form ahead of time: dphss.guam.gov/covid-19- Drive-through sites may close during lightning and inclement weather. Please visit our indoor test sites in Tumon. | |
| Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC), Inalåhan By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Travel-related testing not offered. Call 671-828-7604/5/7518. |
| Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. by appointment | DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC), Dededo By appointment only for individuals with COVID-like symptoms. Four adults per vehicle. Bring a photo ID. Call 671-635-7525/6 to schedule an appointment. |
| Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | The Plaza Shopping Center - Dusit Beach Resort Guam, Tumon Those needing ADA accommodations for curbside testing in their vehicles may call 671-998-4530. No symptoms are needed for COVID-19 testing. Bring a photo ID. Closed on observed Government of Guam Holidays: Dec. 26 and Jan. 02 |
The updated Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna bivalent boosters are available at the DPHSS vaccination clinics at The Plaza Shopping Center, NRCHC, SRCHC, and our extended outreach vaccination events.
| FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS MONOVALENT & BIVALENT BOOSTERS AVAILABLE - Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, Novavax* | ||
| Monday - Thursday BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Saturday BY APPOINTMENT ONLY | DPHSS Northern Region Community Health Center (NRCHC), Dededo To schedule an appointment for COVID-19 vaccination at NRCHC, call 671-635-7525 or 671-635-7400. Curbside vaccination available for people with disabilities. Bring a photo ID.
Closed on observed Government of Guam Holidays: Dec. 26 and Jan. 02 | |
| Monday - Friday BY APPOINTMENT ONLY | DPHSS Southern Region Community Health Center (SRCHC), Inalåhan Call 671-828-7604/5/7518 to schedule an appointment. Bring a photo ID. *Novavax COVD-19 primary dose and monovalent booster available only at the Community Health Centers in Dededo and Inalåhan | |
| Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m | The Plaza Shopping Center - Dusit Beach Resort Guam, Tumon Last vaccine will be administered 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins welcome. Bring a photo ID. Closed on observed Government of Guam Holidays: Dec. 26 and Jan. 02 | |
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children 6 Months and Older Available at DPHSS CHCs
The Moderna and the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines are authorized for use in children from six months of age and older. In most children, the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children ages six months through five years will be a two-dose primary series with four to eight weeks between dose one and dose two.?In most children, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages six months through four years will be a three-dose primary series three to eight weeks between dose one and dose two, and at least eight weeks between dose two and dose three. Requirements for minors to receive the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine at DPHSS vaccination clinics and outreach events:
- Parent/legal guardian must provide minor’s birth certificate
- Parent/legal guardian must have a government-issued photo identification
- Minor must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
- Guardians must present legal guardianship or power-of-attorney documents