(CHCC) — The Governor’s Covid-19 Task Force and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. confirmed the CNMI’s 25th Covid-19-related death on Tuesday evening.
As of Feb. 15, 2022, there were 11 individuals hospitalized as a result of Covid-19: three were unvaccinated and eight vaccinated.
One of the 11 was on a ventilator.
159 additional individuals have also been confirmed positive for Covid-19, bringing the CNMI total to 7,746 cases since March 26, 2020. The individuals have been isolated and are actively monitored.
Of the 159 cases identified in the community:
158 were identified on Feb. 14, 2022, and one on Feb. 7, 2022.
Eight were identified on Tinian and one on Rota.
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 can take over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to relieve symptoms, and live Covid-19 safe.
Individuals experiencing Covid-19 symptoms should stay home and live Covid-19 safe (except to get medical care or get tested for Covid-19). Other options include seeing their healthcare provider or calling the CHCC Tele-Triage hotline at (670) 233-2067. For a guidebook on how to live Covid-19 safe, visit www.staysafecnmi.com/livecovidsafe
A total of 71 Covid-19 vaccine shots were administered on Feb. 15, 2022; of the eligible population, 54.8% 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.
The vaccination statuses of the 159 new cases identified are pending verification.
A total of 654 Covid-19 tests were conducted on Feb. 14, 2022:
326 via Community-Based Testing;
313 at Koblerville Covid-19 Community Center; and
15 at the Rota Health Center.
To view the schedule for Community-Based Testing, visit https://covidtesting.chcc.health
No code is required to register.
Pre-registration is highly recommended as slots are limited. Reserve your slot to get tested before you line up and all slots are filled.
Of the total cases identified, as of Feb. 14, 2022, there were 5,882 recoveries and 1,839 active cases
7,129 of the cases were identified via community testing and 617 via travel testing.
