What's the government response timeline for Guam?

"Honoring its commitment to keep the people of Guam safe, the Leon Guerrero-Tenorio Administration respectfully denied a request today from the U.S. State Department to accept entry of a cruise line vessel whose passengers may be infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus." Informed the public with developments etc. http://dphss.guam.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/JIC_2_7_2020-1.pdf Also Governor Lou Leon Guerrero posts daily government updates on her facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/govlouguam

Testing kits arrive in Guam from CDC in US, plan to start testing as soon as validated: http://dphss.guam.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/News-Release-DPHSS-Guam-Public-Health-Laboratory-Works-to-Validate-Results-of-Newly-Arrived-COVID-19-Test-Kits_-No-Suspect-or-Confirmed-Cases.pdf.pdf

Testing starts on 12th April, with figures released daily to the public about cases https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-75-zero-test-positive-covid-19-guam

"on Monday, March 16, 2020, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero announced that all GDOE schools are closed and all sports activities are suspended. On Monday April 6, 2020, the Superintendent of Education announced that all GDOE schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. However, home learning support will continue to be provided until the last day of classes on May 22, 2020." https://sites.google.com/a/gdoe.net/gdoe/Home/covid-19-information

Published on 16 March with immediate effect: "Today, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order 2020-04 relative to responding to confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Executive Order closes all non-essential Government of Guam (GovGuam) offices, closes all public and private schools, and prohibits large gatherings. " The executive order requires closing of business facilities that can accommodate more than 50 people, and limits occupancy at 50% for businesses with capacity smaller than 50 people. https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-5-executive-order-provides-guidance-covid-19-response-what%E2%80%99s-open-what%E2%80%99s-closed https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/eo_2020-04_relative_to_responding_to_confirmed_cases_of_novel_coronavirus_covid-19.pdf

Executive Order 2020-04 requires the bans all large gatherings (50+ people), but it does not necessarily require the cancellation of events. https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/eo_2020-04_relative_to_responding_to_confirmed_cases_of_novel_coronavirus_covid-19.pdf

Executive Order 2020-04 bans all large gatherings with more than 50 people. https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/eo_2020-04_relative_to_responding_to_confirmed_cases_of_novel_coronavirus_covid-19.pdf

Executive Order 2020-04 effective immediately on 16 March: "MANDATORY SOCIAL-DISTANCING. In all other instances not captured by this prohibition, it is strongly recommended that mitigation measures are implemented and enforced. [...] older residents and those with pre-existing medical conditions are encouraged to limit excursions of any type." All measures contained in EO4 have been extended to 5 May by EO9. EO4: https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/eo_2020-04_relative_to_responding_to_confirmed_cases_of_novel_coronavirus_covid-19.pdf EO6: https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/04/Executive-Order-2020-09-Relative-to-Additional-Isolation-Measures.pdf https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/eo_2020-04_relative_to_responding_to_confirmed_cases_of_novel_coronavirus_covid-19.pdf

Paragraph 6 of the Executive Order 2020-04 effective immediately on 16 March introduces a ban on all non-residents arriving from countries with confirmed COVID-19 cases unless they have a recent (less than 1 week old) DPHSS certificate that attests that they are not infected by COVID-19. All provisions of the EO have been extended to 5 May by the EO 2020-10 EO 2020-04: Executive Order 2020-04 effective immediately on 16 March: "MANDATORY SOCIAL-DISTANCING. In all other instances not captured by this prohibition, it is strongly recommended that mitigation measures are implemented and enforced. [...] older residents and those with pre-existing medical conditions are encouraged to limit excursions of any type." All measures contained in EO4 have been extended to 5 May by EO9. EO 2020-04: https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/eo_2020-04_relative_to_responding_to_confirmed_cases_of_novel_coronavirus_covid-19.pdf EO 2020-10: https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/04/Executive-Order-2020-10-Relative-to-the-Reservation-of-Road-Access-for-Essential-Business-and-Activities-in-a-Public-Health-Emergency.pdf

The Governor's executive order 2020-5 signed on 19 March and effective at 12 o'clock noon on 20 March through 30 March requires all businesses but essential to close. https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/03/Executive-Order-2020-05-Relative-to-Mandating-Social-Isolation-Lifting-Restrictions-on-Health-Care-Licensure-and-Clarifying-Status-of-Non-Essential-Government-of-Guam-Operations.pdf

The Executive Order 2020-05 prohibits all public gatherings starting at noon on 20 March. This measure has been extended twice with EO 2020-07 and EO 2020-10 to 5 May. EO 2020-05: https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/03/Executive-Order-2020-05-Relative-to-Mandating-Social-Isolation-Lifting-Restrictions-on-Health-Care-Licensure-and-Clarifying-Status-of-Non-Essential-Government-of-Guam-Operations.pdf EO 2020-07: https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/04/Executive-Order-2020-07-Relative-to-Establishing-a-Moratorium-on-Evictions-Clarifying-Price-Gouging-Prohibitions-and-Providing-for-Telephonic-Participation-in-Public-Meetings.pdf EO 2020-10: https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/04/Executive-Order-2020-10-Relative-to-the-Reservation-of-Road-Access-for-Essential-Business-and-Activities-in-a-Public-Health-Emergency.pdf

Executive Order 2020-05 effective at noon on 20 March bans all gatherings public and private. These measures have been extended twice by the EO 2020-07 and EO 2020-10 to 5 May. EO 2020-05: https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/03/Executive-Order-2020-05-Relative-to-Mandating-Social-Isolation-Lifting-Restrictions-on-Health-Care-Licensure-and-Clarifying-Status-of-Non-Essential-Government-of-Guam-Operations.pdf EO 2020-07: https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/04/Executive-Order-2020-07-Relative-to-Establishing-a-Moratorium-on-Evictions-Clarifying-Price-Gouging-Prohibitions-and-Providing-for-Telephonic-Participation-in-Public-Meetings.pdf EO 2020-10: https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/04/Executive-Order-2020-10-Relative-to-the-Reservation-of-Road-Access-for-Essential-Business-and-Activities-in-a-Public-Health-Emergency.pdf

The Executive Order 2020-07 extends previous containment measures through 13 April. https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/04/Executive-Order-2020-07-Relative-to-Establishing-a-Moratorium-on-Evictions-Clarifying-Price-Gouging-Prohibitions-and-Providing-for-Telephonic-Participation-in-Public-Meetings.pdf

This article below suggests a limited contact tracing strategy for one particular case involving church attendees. However, I could not find any official document explaining such a strategy. https://www.pncguam.com/contact-tracing-for-covid-19-positive-members-of-church-group/

Guam's Homeland Security office publishes everyday a report of COVID testing like this one: ( https://ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-105-end-day-results-may-2-two-test-positive-covid-19-dphss) considering the numbers and according to this report from a minor newspaper (which I was not able to archive) the aim is to test all people with symptoms. https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/local/2020/04/22/guam-covid-test-coronavirus-updates-symptoms-health-care/3001235001/

Pursuant to Section 19502, Article 5, Chapter 19, Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated, DPHSS has executed a Road Closure Traffic Flow plan to ensure that certain designated public roadways are reserved for access only by those individuals who are participating in the essential functions and activities authorized since Executive Order No. 2020-04. Road closures are effective Saturday, April 11, 2020 and will occur from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-66-profiles-earlier-confirmed-cases-road-closure-traffic-flow-plan-effect-saturday

Executive Order 2020-10 extends all measures adopted in the EOs 3 to 9 to 5 May. https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/04/Executive-Order-2020-10-Relative-to-the-Reservation-of-Road-Access-for-Essential-Business-and-Activities-in-a-Public-Health-Emergency.pdf

"Eligible taxpayers who filed tax returns for either 2019 or 2018 will automatically receive an economic impact payment of up to $1,200 for individuals or $2,400 for married couples and up to $500 for each qualifying child. The stimulus program applies to tax filers with adjusted gross income up to $75,000 for individuals and up to $150,000 for married couples filing joint returns." https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/single-post/2020/04/17/First-batch-of-economic-impact-payments-for-Guam-released

Entry restrictions on individuals arriving in Guam from China remain in place as of Friday, February 21, due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. All non-US citizens who have been physically present in China within 14 days prior to arrival will be denied entry into Guam. US citizens, permanent residents, and family members to US citizens will be allowed to enter the territory but will be placed under a 14-day quarantine. Guam officials continue to follow guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. federal government. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/316206/guam-coronavirus-entry-restrictions-in-place-as-of-february-21 https://eu.guampdn.com/story/news/local/2020/02/21/guam-airport-thermal-scanners-cdc-coronavirus-symptoms-spread/4825952002/ In light of the ongoing concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, on Monday, March 16, 2020, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero announced that all GDOE schools are closed and all sports activities are suspended. On Monday April 6, 2020, the Superintendent of Education announced that all GDOE schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. However, home learning support will continue to be provided until the last day of classes on May 22, 2020. Only essential public health and safety personnel should report to work at this time. Administrators, teachers, staff, and division personnel should not report to work. Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero announced on Friday 3 April 2020 that she will order additional restrictions for residents, who already have been ordered to stay home unless they are getting food and supplies, providing an essential service or seeking medical care. https://sites.google.com/a/gdoe.net/gdoe/Home/covid-19-information https://eu.guampdn.com/story/news/local/2020/04/03/governor-leon-guerrero-stay-at-home-lockdown-orders-coronavirus-tips/2938544001/

Infographics and fact sheets on how to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 are published by the Guam Homeland Security office: https://ghs.guam.gov/infographics-and-fact-sheets-coronavirus-covid-19

No change, but access improved thanks to new drive-thru system implemented on Wednesday 27 April https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/local/2020/04/30/guam-coronavirus-testing-dededo-drive-thru-covid-19-symptoms/3053432001/ (Impossible to archive source)

Road Closures End this Week In today’s news conference, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero announced the Road Closure Traffic Flow Plan will no longer be in effect tomorrow, April 28, 2020, based on the recent stable number of cases. The community is reminded that although the road closures will no longer be in effect after today, continue to practice protective measures by traveling for essential business or activities only. https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-95-one-tests-positive-usnh-dphss-covid-19-expands-week-road-closures-end-after-today

Executive Order 2020-11 has extended by 30 days the provisions taken in EO 2020-3 to EO 2020-9 and set to expire on 5 May. https://ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/20.0430_ssd_to_spkr_re_executive_order_2020-11_-_relative_to_extending_the_public_health_emergency_and_establishing_the_pandemic_conditions_of_readiness_system.pdf

Executive Order 2020-11 has extended by 30 days the provisions taken in EO 2020-3 to EO 2020-9 and set to expire on 5 May. https://ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/20.0430_ssd_to_spkr_re_executive_order_2020-11_-_relative_to_extending_the_public_health_emergency_and_establishing_the_pandemic_conditions_of_readiness_system.pdf

Executive Order 2020-11 has extended by 30 days the provisions taken in EO 2020-3 to EO 2020-9 and set to expire on 5 May. https://ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/20.0430_ssd_to_spkr_re_executive_order_2020-11_-_relative_to_extending_the_public_health_emergency_and_establishing_the_pandemic_conditions_of_readiness_system.pdf

Executive Order 2020-11 has extended by 30 days the provisions taken in EO 2020-3 to EO 2020-9 and set to expire on 5 May. https://ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/20.0430_ssd_to_spkr_re_executive_order_2020-11_-_relative_to_extending_the_public_health_emergency_and_establishing_the_pandemic_conditions_of_readiness_system.pdf

Executive Order 2020-11 has extended by 30 days the provisions taken in EO 2020-3 to EO 2020-9 and set to expire on 5 May. https://ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/20.0430_ssd_to_spkr_re_executive_order_2020-11_-_relative_to_extending_the_public_health_emergency_and_establishing_the_pandemic_conditions_of_readiness_system.pdf

Executive Order 2020-11 has extended by 30 days the provisions taken in EO 2020-3 to EO 2020-9 and set to expire on 5 May. https://ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/20.0430_ssd_to_spkr_re_executive_order_2020-11_-_relative_to_extending_the_public_health_emergency_and_establishing_the_pandemic_conditions_of_readiness_system.pdf

"Today, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order 2020-12, which establishes Prugråman Salåppe’ Ayudon I Taotao, a direct disaster aid program that will be paid for with the Coronavirus Relief Funds authorized under the CARES Act. This local program supplements and is in addition to the Economic Impact Payment and is not subject to local income taxation. Individuals applying for this program will be given a one-time payment of $300 per eligible person not to exceed $1,200 per household." "To assist the states and territories, the federal government has directed money in direct aid to Guam under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities (CARES) Act. As part of the CARES Act, Guam received $117,968,257.80. The budget for CARES Act funding was developed based on the United States Department of Treasury’s Guidance for State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Governments that was issued on April 22, 2020. This budget was submitted to the Legislature today." https://ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-110-governor-signs-executive-orders-2020-12-2020-13cares-act-budget-economic-impact

Recommending not using public transport. "To reduce the chances of spreading the virus, please limit the use of your transit services for essential uses such as pharmaceutical, dialysis, medical and groceries. By reducing your contact, you can help prevent the spread. If you are sick, please stay at home and contact your doctor and/or health provider." https://grta.guam.gov/ https://grta.guam.gov/

GRMC (a private hospital) made testing generally available. At some point also drive-thru testing centres started offering testing for people without symptoms, but change is observable on daily reports, I could not find any announcement of the change in policy. https://ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-113-profiles-earlier-confirmed-cases-grmc-drive-thru-testing-available-dphss-updates https://ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-157-end-day-results-two-test-positive-covid-19-dphssgovernor-signs-executive-order

Executive order 2020-14 allows the reopening of limited business activities https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/20.0508_gov_to_speaker_re_executive_order_no._2020-14_-_relative_to_declaring_pandemic_condition_of_readiness_pcor_2.pdf

Executive Order 2020-17 No change in the amount of the support, but eliminates barriers to access (e.g. requirement of searching for work). https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Executive-Order-2020-17.pdf

Executive Order 2020 -16 extends all previously taken measures relative to containment to 29 June. https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-2020-16.pdf

Executive Order 2020 -16 extends all previously taken measures relative to containment to 29 June. https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-2020-16.pdf

Executive Order 2020 -16 extends all previously taken measures relative to containment to 29 June. https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-2020-16.pdf

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order (EO) 2020-16 relative to allowing additional activities during the Pandemic Condition of Readiness (PCOR) 2. EO 2020-16 extends the public health emergency originally set to expire on May 30 to June 30, 2020. Any place of business, place of worship, or public accommodation shall operate at no greater than 50% occupancy or ten (10) people, whichever is greater. Effective at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020, social gatherings or congregations shall be limited to no more than 25 people regardless of whether the individuals are of a single household unit. Link: https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-148-governor-signs-executive-order-2020-16-dphss-guidance-memo-2020-10-profiles

Executive Order 2020 -16 extends all previously taken measures relative to containment to 29 June. https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-2020-16.pdf

Executive Order 2020 -16 extends all previously taken measures relative to containment to 29 June. https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/417740/guam-eases-covid-19-restrictions https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-2020-16.pdf

Executive Order 2020 -16 extends all previously taken measures relative to containment to 29 June. https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-2020-16.pdf

Executive Order 2020 -16 extends all previously taken measures relative to containment to 29 June. https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-2020-16.pdf

The Guam Department of Labor says the unemployment benefits application should be up and running by Sunday. Link: https://www.pncguam.com/unemployment-benefits-online-application-to-start-sunday/ https://www.postguam.com/news/local/update-governor-announces-guams-unemployment-programs-open-for-applications/article_37e76694-a39c-11ea-99cb-93213193bf21.html

Expanded COVID-19 Testing Continues: DPHSS, in collaboration with the Government of Guam (GovGuam), private, and federal agencies continue expanded COVID-19 testing. Testing options include: - Drive-Through Testing free and open to residents of specified localities - Walk-In Testing: Thursday, June 4, 2020 In each locality, testing will occur at a set date throughout the month of June. Link: https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-150-updated-quarantine-protocol-gpd-monitor-fraudulent-checks-expanded-testing

June 1 - The Government of Guam reopened for business, with all employees being called back to their offices. Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero announced last week that while GovGuam workers are required back at work, those who can telework are still being encouraged to do so. Link: https://www.pncguam.com/govguam-workers-return-to-work-safeguards-in-place/ June 5 - Executive order 2020-20: Any place of business, place of worship, or public accommodation as permitted under applicable Public Health Guidance may resume operations provided it does so at no more than 50% capacity or up to 10 people, whichever is greater https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/executive_order_no._2020-20.pdf List of permitted businesses: 18/06 - https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-186-dphss-releases-guidance-memos-2020-21-2020-22 https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/dphss_guidance_memo_2020-21_addtl_businesses_50_occup_signed_06-18-20.pdf 13/06 - https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/DPHSS-Guidance-Memorandum-2020-19-Additional-Businesses-and-Organization....pdf 6/06 - https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/DPHSS-GUIDANCE-MEMO-2020-14.pdf 15/05 - https://www.investguam.com/wp-content/uploads/coronavirus/govguam%20agency/DPHSS%20Memorandum%202020-08.pdf

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) has issued DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11 relative to the new protocol for the quarantine of travelers into Guam to be effective Monday, June 1, 2020. Current, returning, and intended residents of Guam, persons who are essential healthcare or other essential workers as defined in DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11, or persons who traveled to Guam because of an emergency or personal hardship situation may be allowed to complete the 14-day quarantine requirement at their home residence or rented lodging location. They must provide valid Guam ID, mayor’s verification, OR sign a declaration of residency upon arrival. Non-residents will still be subject to quarantine at the GovGuam designated quarantine facility. A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, with the nasopharyngeal swab taken at most one week prior to arrival, is still necessary to self-quarantine at a non-government quarantine facility, such as their rental lodging. Link: https://www.pncguam.com/public-health-issues-updated-quarantine-protocol-effective-monday/ https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DPHSS-GUIDANCE-MEMO-2020-11-05-29-20c.pdf

Expanded testing continues Link: https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-154-two-positive-cases-covid-19-reported-profiles-earlier-confirmed-cases-returning

June 2 - The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) will be using a remote monitoring system known as Symptoms Monitoring Service to monitor individuals identified as close contacts to confirmed COVID-19 cases and returning residents in 14-day home quarantine. Link: https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/JIC-Release-No.-156-DPHSS-Launches-Symptoms-Monitoring-Service-for-COVID-19-Expanded-Testing-Continues-.docx.pdf https://www.pncguam.com/public-health-deploys-covid-19-monitoring-app/ https://www.pncguam.com/jic-156-dphss-launches-symptoms-monitoring-service-for-covid-19-expanded-testing-continues/ Previous coding info: It was previously coded as 1 since contact tracing efforts were made on a case by case basis when a cluster was identified (e.g. the church incident in early April), but given the low numbers of cases in Guam, I belive that they managed to do contact tracing in most of the identified cases. Most communicates contain the location of the identified cases and the travel history, but here is the only communicate that talks expressly about contact tracing: https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-56-profiles-earlier-confirmed-cases-dphss-phone-calls-part-contact-tracing Here a report on 3 June that says that new cases were discovered thanks to contact tracing: https://www.postguam.com/news/local/one-covid-19-case-associated-with-significant-cluster/article_67f6e474-a543-11ea-b4e1-072251bba437.html

School closing continues. Under EO 2020-20, DPHSS may permit the opening of smaller schools for the purpose of testing a pilot program designed to inform the development of procedures and guidelines for the opening of additional schools throughout the island. Outside of this pilot program, public and private schools on Guam serving prekindergarten through 12th grade students will remain closed for educational purposes through the end of the public health emergency. Link: https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/executive_order_no._2020-20.pdf

June 15 - DPHSS Issues Guidance Memos 2020-19, 2020-20 - Effective Monday, June 15, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.: Sporting events, tournaments, and other similar activities are prohibited. Link: https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-165-revised-dphss-guidance-memo-2020-11-relative-quarantine-protocols-dphss-issues May 28 - Executive Order 2020 -16 extends all previously taken measures relative to containment to 29 June. https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-2020-16.pdf

June 5 - Quarantine on returning travelers ongoing. Link: https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/executive_order_no._2020-20.pdf June 1 - The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) has issued DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11 relative to the new protocol for the quarantine of travelers into Guam to be effective Monday, June 1, 2020. Current, returning, and intended residents of Guam, persons who are essential healthcare or other essential workers as defined in DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11, or persons who traveled to Guam because of an emergency or personal hardship situation may be allowed to complete the 14-day quarantine requirement at their home residence or rented lodging location. They must provide valid Guam ID, mayor’s verification, OR sign a declaration of residency upon arrival. Non-residents will still be subject to quarantine at the GovGuam designated quarantine facility. A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, with the nasopharyngeal swab taken at most one week prior to arrival, is still necessary to self-quarantine at a non-government quarantine facility, such as their rental lodging. Link: https://www.pncguam.com/public-health-issues-updated-quarantine-protocol-effective-monday/ https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DPHSS-GUIDANCE-MEMO-2020-11-05-29-20c.pdf

Infographics, fact sheets and daily bulletins on how to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 are published by the Guam Homeland Security office: https://ghs.guam.gov/infographics-and-fact-sheets-coronavirus-covid-19 https://www.ghs.guam.gov/news?keyword=covid&category=All&new_date%5Bmin%5D%5Bdate%5D=&new_date%5Bmax%5D%5Bdate%5D=&dengue=All

Expanded COVID-19 Testing Continues - The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), in collaboration with the Government of Guam, the Mayors Council of Guam, private, and federal agencies, continues expanded COVID-19 testing. Testing is free and open to the public while supplies last. No symptoms are needed to qualify for testing. If your village is not listed, please proceed to a neighboring village for testing. Link: https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-188-seven-confirmed-cases-dod-profiles-confirmed-casespua-benefits-may-impact-snap

Contact tracing ongoing. Link: https://www.postguam.com/news/local/dphss-airmen-violated-orders-contact-tracing-underway/article_80bb0e1e-b2d5-11ea-a9da-bb4fffb4424a.html

The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) has updated protocols relative to the quarantine, testing, and monitoring requirements for all travelers entering Guam. Effective after midnight on Wednesday July 1, 2020, the following changes will be implemented: Hotspot locations will be renamed as “High Risk Areas” For the US, risk status will be determined on a state-by-state level, to include territories. The default level of quarantine required upon arrival on Guam is based on whether or not a traveler is coming from a High Risk Area. A Pre-Arrival Negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Test, in particular those traveling from a High Risk Area, is necessary to determine the location of quarantine required and eligibility to qualify for an abbreviated quarantine length. Residency status will NOT determine the level of quarantine or testing required. Considerations for alternate quarantine locations will still be made in certain limited circumstances. High Risk locations will be determined by a calculated COVID-19 Area Risk (CAR) score, which primarily assesses an area’s recently calculated Case Doubling Time and Test Positivity Rate. Current high risk areas include: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Africa, Central America, Middle East, and South America. For more information, visit http://dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-dphss-mandatory-quarantine-procedures/. https://ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-202-new-quarantine-requirements-travelers-entering-guam-covid-19-testing-available

Plans to reopen all public schools for the new academic year. The tentative date for reopening is 11 August. https://www.postguam.com/news/local/officials-working-on-opening-of-schools/article_722d889a-c4d2-11ea-b3f1-479053200ff9.html Cafeterias in schools are open for the Grab n Go meals programme: https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-214-astumbo-elementary-school-closed-after-worker-tests-positive-covid-19

EO 2020-22 extends the state of emergency to 30 July. Under PCOR2, some businesses continue to operate with limited capacity, but no restriction is lifted. https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-206-end-day-results-two-test-positive-covid-19-dphss-four-confirmed-cases-dls-one

EO 2020-22 extends the state of emergency to 30 July. No restriction lifted. https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-206-end-day-results-two-test-positive-covid-19-dphss-four-confirmed-cases-dls-one

EO 2020-22 extends the state of emergency to 30 July. No restriction lifted. https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-206-end-day-results-two-test-positive-covid-19-dphss-four-confirmed-cases-dls-one

No mention of this, but the extension of the state of emergency invites caution.

No mention of this, but the extension of the state of emergency invites caution.

"high risk area" list updated with new US States (Kansas, Louisiana, Ohio, etc.) and countries (Sweden, Bulgaria, Mexico, etc.). 14-day quarantine rule will now apply to travellers from these areas too. https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-218-cumulative-results-two-test-positive-covid-19-profiles-confirmed-cases-updated

Unemployment benefits are made available to eligible Guam residents who were furloughed, laid-off, or received a reduction in hours as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) provides up to $345 to eligible individuals through December 31, 2020, and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) Programs provides an additional $600 starting from April through the end of July. https://sannicolas.house.gov/guam-covid-19-relief

Apparently, US's PPP applies in Guam too, this could qualify as narrow contract relief. "The Paycheck Protection Program help small businesses retain their employees to provide funds to pay their employees up to eight weeks including benefits. These funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. At least 75% of the Paycheck Protection Program must be toward payroll to be forgiven. Collateral or personal guarantees are not required, and the loan will be deferred for the first six months." https://sannicolas.house.gov/guam-covid-19-relief

The homeland security and the DPHSS do a pretty good job in making available information on the current COVID situation.

Drive-through and walk-in test centres continues expanding and now also available in Dededo https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-216-cumulative-results-two-test-positive-covid-19-profiles-confirmed-cases-covid-19

Contact tracing is continued to be used to identify new cases: https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-218-cumulative-results-two-test-positive-covid-19-profiles-confirmed-cases-updated

Guam is now in Pandemic Condition of Readiness3. PCOR 3 also allows all schools to re-open, from kindergarten to 12th grade along with UOG and GCC. However, all schools and businesses must submit a reopening plan to Public Health. https://www.pncguam.com/pcor-3-by-monday-quarantine-restrictions-eased-by-next-friday/ https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/local/2020/07/20/guam-covid-19-update-cases-deaths/5476777002/

Guam is now in Pandemic Condition of Readiness3. All businesses are allowed to operate at a capacity of 50% or 10 people, whichever is greater, once plans are submitted to Public Health. Senior centers remain closed and organized sports still aren't allowed. https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/local/2020/07/20/guam-covid-19-update-cases-deaths/5476777002/

Even though Guam moved to PCOR3 on July 20, what that means is that all businesses will be allowed to operate, but with the exception of senior citizen centers and organized sports leagues, tournaments, and events. https://www.pncguam.com/pcor-3-by-monday-quarantine-restrictions-eased-by-next-friday/ https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/local/2020/07/20/guam-covid-19-update-cases-deaths/5476777002/

With PCOR3 effective on July 20, the governor said that the social gatherings limit will be increased from 25 to 50 people applicable to outdoor gatherings. https://www.pncguam.com/pcor-3-by-monday-quarantine-restrictions-eased-by-next-friday/ https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/local/2020/07/20/guam-covid-19-update-cases-deaths/5476777002/

"All bars on Guam must close for at least two weeks starting Saturday [8 August] to combat the rising number of confirmed coronavirus cases on the island, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero said." http://archive.fo/evIcH

In addition to existing restrictions on public gathering, the government continues to discourage events: "Additional Caution Against Unnecessary Activity and Off-island Travel. Guam residents are encouraged to exercise caution when engaging in non-essential activities and discouraged from unnecessary travel off-island to any destination." http://archive.fo/w/gAZv9

The Executive Order issued on 8 August included the following measures: "There will also be additional restrictions on social gatherings. The number of people allowed at indoor or outdoor gatherings will be reduced from 50 to 25. Funeral services will be limited to 10 people, with viewings available exclusively for immediate family members. At-home wakes will also be prohibited. The governor said many of the new cases have been linked to funeral gatherings." http://archive.fo/evIcH

Testing is widely available. "DPHSS, in collaboration with the Government of Guam, the Mayors Council of Guam, private, and federal agencies, continues expanded COVID-19 testing. Testing is free and open to the public while supplies last. No symptoms are needed to qualify for testing. If your village is not listed, please proceed to a neighboring village for testing." http://archive.fo/w7m8s

'All public and private schools serving prekindergarten through 12th grade will be closed for in-person instruction and activities through August 31, 2020, unless continued by further executive order.' http://archive.fo/XBZwt

Non essential retail stores required to close. http://archive.fo/XBZwt

Congregation is prohibited, with 'congregation' being defined as ' a meeting of more than one person where the individuals are not members of a single household unit' http://archive.fo/XBZwt

'Congregation is prohibited', with 'congregation' being defined as ' a meeting of more than one person where the individuals are not members of a single household unit' http://archive.fo/XBZwt

'From Sunday, August 16, 2020, all public gatherings or congregations for purposes of public entertainment, recreation, food and beverage service, religious services, theater, bowling, fitness, and other similar activities, to include all public venues in which the serving, provision, or consumption of prepared food or beverages occurs at a table or bar, or for consumption on-premises, are prohibited.' http://archive.fo/XBZwt

'Guam residents are strongly discouraged from unnecessary off-island travel to any destination' http://archive.fo/XBZwt

'Effective 12:00 p.m., August 21, pending an Executive Order, for one week, all businesses will be closed with the exception of grocery stores, healthcare operations, including pharmacies, gas stations, convenience stores, hardware stores, and those operations critical to health, shelter, and the preservation of life' http://archive.fo/0NvuK