The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s 198th Covid-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC) on Sept. 29. The patient was a 66-year-old male, unvaccinated, with underlying health conditions. He tested positive on Sept. 23.
“Josh, Jeff, and I send our deepest condolences to the family of our island’s most recent loss. For those who grieve, may your loved one’s memories live forever in your hearts,” said Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero. “Though these times unprecedented, our people’s resilient spirit and unwavering commitment to do what is best for one another will help us forge ahead to protect those we love.”
The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) reported 127 new cases of COVID-19 out of 928 tests performed on September 30. 50 cases were identified through contact tracing. To date, there have been a total of 15,168 officially reported cases, 198 deaths, 3,598 cases in active isolation, and 11,372 not in active isolation. The CAR Score is 25.4.