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Two COVID-19-related deaths in Guam; 46 new cases
The Guam Joint Information Center was notified of two COVID-19-related fatalities yesterday.
The 356th COVID-19-related fatality was pronounced dead on arrival at the Guam Memorial Hospital on May 8, 2022. The patient was an 81-year-old male, fully vaccinated with one booster, with underlying health conditions, who tested positive on May 8.
The 357th COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City on May 8, 2022. The patient was a 65-year-old male, vaccinated, with underlying health conditions, who tested positive on May 8.
“Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to their families during their time of mourning,” said Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero. “As we move forward with recovery, we must be reminded of the dangers that this virus still poses and we must continue to take precautions to safeguard our most vulnerable.”
Also, the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services reported 46 new cases of COVID-19 from 1,489 specimens analyzed May 6 – 8, 2022:
• May 9: Five of 64 test positive for COVID-19
• May 8: 19 of 658 test positive for COVID-19
• May 7: 22 of 767 test positive for COVID-19
Ten of the cases reported yesterday are through the Department of Defense. To date, there have been a total of 48,369 officially reported cases in Guam, 357 deaths, 199 cases in active isolation, and 47,813 not in active isolation. (PR/Saipan Tribune)
