(Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation) — As of July 13, 2022, there were five individuals hospitalized as a result of Covid-19.
From this report’s period of July 3 to 9, 2022, there were 0 new hospitalizations due to Covid-19
From July 3 to 9, 2022, 238 additional individuals were confirmed positive for Covid-19, bringing the CNMI total to 12,193 cases since March 28, 2020. Some duplicates have been removed. Of the cases recently identified:
27 on July 3, 2022
19 on July 4, 2022
65 on July 5, 2022
45 on July 6, 2022
43 on July 7, 2022 (3 on Tinian)
23 on July 8, 2022 (1 on Tinian)
16 on July 9, 2022 (1 on Tinian)
With the uptick in community cases, the CNMI has moved into Covid-19 Community Level Medium. Guidelines for residents of the CNMI to consider while we are in Covid-19 Community Level Medium:
• Wear a mask based on your personal preference, informed by your personal level of risk
• If you are immunocompromised or have a high risk for severe disease:
Talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions (e.g., testing)
Have a plan for rapid testing if needed (e.g., having home tests or knowing how to access testing)
• Talk to your health care provider about whether you are a candidate for treatments like oral antivirals, pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP, and monoclonal antibodies
If you have household or social contact with someone at high risk for severe disease:
• Consider self-testing to detect infection before contact
• Consider wearing a mask when indoors with them
• Stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccines and boosters
• Maintain improved ventilation throughout indoor spaces whenever possible
Follow CDC recommendations for isolation and quarantine, including getting tested if you are exposed to Covid-19 or have symptoms of Covid-19.
Individuals who test positive for Covid-19 should stay home and isolate when they are sick — except to get medical care — even if they do not have symptoms. Rest and stay hydrated. You can take over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to relieve symptoms and live Covid-19 safe.
As of July 13, 2022, a total of 23,456 Covid-19 additional/booster vaccine shots had been administered. Of the eligible population, 62.8% have received an additional dose. The vaccination rate is calculated using the 2020 Census population estimates for the CNMI and includes the eligible 5-year-olds and older population.
A total of 2,124 Covid-19 tests were conducted July 3 – 9, 2022:
103 on July 3, 2022
491 on July 4, 2022
352 on July 5, 2022
148 on July 6, 2022
437 on July 7, 2022
505 on July 8, 2022
88 on July 9, 2022
Free Covid-19 testing is available by registering at https://covidtesting.chcc.health
Of the total cases identified, as of July 9, 2022, there had been:
11,967 recoveries;
191 active cases; and
35 Covid-19-related deaths.
Of the cases, 11,215 were identified via community testing and 978 through travel testing.
The next report will be issued around July 18, 2022.
