Joint Information Center - JIC Release No. 75
April 15, 2020, 9:45 p.m. (ChST)

Zero Test Positive for COVID-19 on Guam

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COVID-19 test results are reported from multiple labs at varying times of the day. The
cumulative total from all labs will be reported on a nightly basis. The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) testing capabilities will now be included in end-of-day test results.

The following breakdown provides COVID-19 test results for Wednesday, April 15, 2020:

Laboratory	Reported on Wednesday, April 15, 2020	Total Negative Cases (March 12 - April 15, 2020)	Total Confirmed Cases(March 12 - April 15, 2020)
DPHSS Guam Public Health Laboratory (GHPL)	0	734	116
Naval Health Research Center(NHRC)	0	N/A	11
Diagnostic Laboratory Services(DLS)	0	96	5
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Laboratory**	0	13	0
Clinically diagnosed cases	0	N/A	3
TOTAL CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES AS OF 9:45 PM, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020			135

* Beginning March 31, 2020
** Beginning April 15, 2020

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) tested 19 individuals for COVID-19 on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 with conclusive results. Zero tested positive through DPHSS and 19 tested negative for SARS-CoV-2.

The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) tested 13 individuals for COVID-19 on
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 with conclusive results. Zero tested positive through GMHA and 13 tested negative for SARS-CoV-2.

The DPHSS overall count also includes cases of COVID-19 that have been clinically diagnosed and confirmed positive cases tested by the NHRC in San Diego and DLS.

To date, there are a total of 135 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 5 deaths and 73 recoveries. Recovery means a patient is no longer considered infectious. According to CDC research and published guidelines, a patient is classified as recovered after at least 72 hours have passed without fever or additional respiratory issues and at least seven days have passed since symptoms first appeared. All 57 remaining cases are in isolation.

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

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