Guam has sadly suffered another death due to coronavirus, the island's fifth. It was confirmed by the Joint Information Center that a 79-year-old woman with existing co-morbidity conditions passed away the Guam Memorial Hospital just before 7pm this evening. She did not have any travel history.

JIC also stated that 3 more positive cases were confirmed on Saturday. In all, 33 total samples were evaluated today with conclusive results.

The overall number of COVID-19 cases that have been recorded by Public Health is now 133. 58 people that previously tested positive have recovered.

Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 69
April 11, 2020, 9:55 p.m. (ChST)
Fifth COVID-19 Related Fatality; Three Test Positive for COVID-19 on Guam, 17 More Recover

Breaking News Found at Governor Leon Guerrero’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/govlouguam/

The Joint Information Center was notified that at approximately 6:55 p.m. this evening, a 79-year-old woman with COVID-19 passed away at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH). The woman was initially admitted to GMH on April 10, 2020 and had a history of diabetes, hypertension, and coronary artery disease. The patient had no travel history.

“We mourn for everyone touched by this awful virus, and we send our deepest condolences to this woman’s family and friends. While no one can take away the pain felt by her loved ones, we can work to limit the damage it causes,” said Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “What we face as an island isn’t easy. It’s painful and it is hard—but this virus will take even more from us if we aren’t committed to staying home and stopping the spread. In this Easter season, I pray that we all have the strength, courage, and wisdom to do what we must to prevent even more sadness,” she added.

Test Results from April 11, 2020

Because test results are reported from multiple labs at varying times of the day, the cumulative total from all labs, known at the time of release, will be reported on a nightly basis. The following breakdown provides COVID-19 test results for Saturday, April 11, 2020:

Laboratory	Reported on Saturday, April 11, 2020	Total Confirmed Cases (March 14 - April 11, 2020)
DPHSS Guam Public Health Laboratory (GHPL)	2	116
Naval Health Research Center (NHRC)	0	11
Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DLS)	1	4
Clinically diagnosed cases	0	2
TOTAL CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES AS OF 9:40 PM, SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020		133

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) tested 33 individuals for COVID-19 on Saturday, April 11, 2020 with conclusive results. Two tested positive through DPHSS and 31 tested negative for SARS-CoV-2. One additional case has been confirmed through Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DLS).

The DPHSS overall count also includes cases of COVID-19 that have been clinically diagnosed, confirmed positive cases tested by the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) in San Diego, and confirmed positive cases through DLS.

To date, there are a total of 133 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 58 recoveries and 5 deaths. All 70 remaining cases are in isolation.

The Guam Public Health Laboratory will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. There will be no tests run. The GPHL will re-open on Monday. Physicians are reminded to follow storage requirements by ensuring specimens are refrigerated at 2-8°C. Commercial testing through the Diagnostic Laboratory Services is made available for patients who do not meet the criteria of the Guam Public Health Laboratory for priority group testing.

For inquiries on COVID-19, contact 311 through a local number, or call the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10.