With COVID numbers back on the rise, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero released a video earlier today, addressing the recent spike in cases. In her message, she reminded island residents that the pandemic isn’t over yet and the virus still remains on island.

"At this time, COVID hospitalizations remain manageable and because of this, our island will stay the course. My medical advisors and I are keeping a close watch and should the situation change, I am prepared to take the necessary steps to protect our progress. To protect our fragile healthcare system and most importantly to save lives," she said.

The island’s maga’haga urged residents that practicing COVID mitigations such as mask wearing, social distancing and staying at home when feeling sick or ill is still the key to curbing the spread of the virus.