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2 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the CNMI
Two new COVID-19 cases were confirmed yesterday, bringing the CNMI’s total confirmed case count to 13.
Both new cases are male: a 55-year-old and a 61-year-old. According to a statement from the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force and the Commonwealth Health Care Corp., both are in stable condition and are being closely monitored by CHCC medical teams. These cases are suggestive of community transmission within a cluster of linked cases. CHCC has already initiated contact tracing for the most immediate contacts (close family members, friends, and associates) of these confirmed cases. To ensure community transmission is limited, CHCC will expand contact tracing efforts. CHCC continues to work with the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force to expand designated isolation areas to closely monitor the well-being of individuals with symptoms.
As of April 14, 2020, the CNMI has submitted 59 specimens for COVID-19 testing. Of these 59 specimens, 55 have been processed, resulting in 13 positive specimens, 42 negative specimens, and two deaths. CHCC awaits the results of four specimens. (PR)
