(Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation) — As of May 16, 2022, there were 0 individuals hospitalized as a result of Covid-19.
From May 9 to 15, 2022, there were 0 new hospitalizations.
But 10 additional individuals have been confirmed positive for Covid-19, bringing the CNMI total to 11,315 cases since March 28, 2020.
Of the 10 cases:
5 on May 9, 2022
2 on May 10, 2022
2 on May 12, 2022
1 on May 15, 2022
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. They should rest and stay hydrated. They may also take over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to relieve symptoms.
Report your Covid-19 positive test result online at www.staysafecnmi.com/self-reporting within five days of your positive test result for a copy of your quarantine completion certificate.
Data show that vaccine effectiveness against Covid-19 infection wanes after the primary series, but protection remains high against severe disease and hospitalization.
As of May 17, 2022, a total of 23,197 Covid-19 additional/booster vaccine shots had been administered. Of the eligible population, 62.2% 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 1,231 Covid-19 tests were conducted on May 9 to 15, 2022:
383 on May 9, 2022
124 on May 10, 2022
22 on May 11, 2022
377 on May 12, 2022
273 on May 13, 2022
42 on May 14, 2022
10 on May 15, 2022
Free Covid-19 testing is available by registering at https://covidtesting.chcc.health
No code is required to register, but pre-registration is highly recommended. Reserve your slot to get tested before you line up and all slots are filled.
Of the total cases identified, as of May 16, 2022:
11,276 recoveries
5 active cases
34 Covid-19-related deaths
Of the cases, 10,389 were identified via community testing and 926 through travel testing.
The next report will be issued on May 23, 2022.
