Forty days and forty nights In early January 2020, the coronavirus pandemic emerged as an existential threat to humanity. Like a thunderous biologic tidal wave, the murderous Covid-19 virus brusquely overwhelmed a disbelieving and unprepared world. Now, this terrifying pandemic has infected more than 10 million people and killed more than 500,000 poor souls across the planet. Globally, lockdown measures like the quarantine of billions of human beings and the massive closure o

Five new cases of COVID-19 were reported to the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) from June 26–28. Four cases tested positive at Diagnostic Laboratory Services and one case tested positive at U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH), Guam. One case reported household contact to a confirmed case and was identified through contact tracing. No other cases reported contact to a confirmed case. COVID-19 test results are reported from multiple labs at varying times of the d

Small businesses that make more than $50,000 and less than $250,000 will be exempted from paying business privilege tax under a newly signed law titled Small Business Recover Act to Give Pandemic Relief. Introduced by Sen. Joe S. San Agustin, Bill 323 is now Public Law 35-90. The law also provides relief to businesses "that make more than $250,000 but less than $500,000," which will only remit tax payments at 3 percent to the Department of Revenue and Taxation. “I am grateful

Capt. Jeffrey Grimes, commanding officer ofU.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG), stands pier side as the aircraft carrier USSNimitz (CVN 68) enters Apra Harbor prior to mooring at NBG for a scheduled port visit. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class MacAdamKane Weissman U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) has been designated a Safe Haven Liberty port for ships to safely pull in for potential logistical re-supply, possible repairs, and the rest and relaxation for sailors an

The overnight spike in the number of positive cases of Covid-19 has prompted Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero to push back the reopening of tourism, which was originally scheduled for July 1. The Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services on Thursday night reported 14 positive cases and with expanded mass testing the governor said the number is expected to further climb. Two additional cases were reported today from Diagnostic Laboratory Services. To date, there have been a t

While Guam is getting ready to reopen tourism on July 1, the Department of Public Health and Social Services reported 14 new Covid-19 positive cases Thursday night. This is the largest number in one day since the May 19 tests that yielded 11 positive results. DPHSS reported five Covid-19 positive cases on Wednesday. To date, there have been a total of 245 confirmed cases of Covid-19 with five deaths, 174 released from isolation, and 66 active cases. Of those cases, 203 are c