Guam’s 85th Covid-19-related fatality also occurred at GMH at approximately 8:10 a.m. Thursday. The patient was a 56-year-old male with underlying conditions that were further compounded Covid-19. He was admitted to GMH on October 25, 2020 and was a known positive case.
“We cannot know the overwhelming grief of their loss but there can be comfort in knowing that we all grieve together. To their families and friends, you are in the thoughts and prayers of our community, and we send you our condolences and sympathies,” says Guam Gov, Lou Leon Guerrero. “To the people of Guam, we must not let ourselves be overcome with grief. Instead, let us commit to live our present days wisely and earnestly, to do good by our neighbors and ourselves.”
Crisis hotline
The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center has a Crisis Hotline that is available 24/7 at (671) 647-8833/4. For those feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed or are needing to talk to someone, the center has experienced providers available and ready to assist the community with any heightened stress and anxiety experienced as a result of Covid-19.
For the latest information on Covid-19, visit http://dphss.guam.gov or https://guamrecovery.com
