(CHCC) — The Governor’s Covid-19 Task Force and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. have confirmed the CNMI’s 15th, 16th, and 17th Covid-19-related deaths.
Ten cases were confirmed positive for Covid-19 on Dec. 28, 2021, and Jan. 1, 2022, bringing the CNMI total to 3,297 cases since March 28, 2020. The individuals have been isolated and are actively monitored.
As of Jan. 1, 2022, there had been 2,332 recoveries made, 663 active cases, and 11 (3 to be added later) deaths of the cases identified since Oct. 28, 2021.
As of Jan. 2, 2022, there were 15 individuals hospitalized as a result of Covid-19 (7 unvaccinated, 8 vaccinated; 3 on a ventilator); and 4 were discharged.
Of the 10 cases, 9 were identified on Jan. 1, 2022, and 1 on Dec. 28, 2021; 1 was identified via contact tracing, 8 were identified via community testing, and 1 was identified via travel testing.
The vaccination statuses of the 10 cases identified are pending verification.
Since Oct. 28, 2021, there have been 3,006 new cases, of which 1,489 were identified via contact tracing, 1,447 were identified via community testing, and 70 were identified via travel testing.
A total of 67 Covid-19 tests were conducted on Jan. 1, 2022, which comprises travel testing and surveillance testing but does not include DFEMS testing.
To register for community-based testing, visit https://covidtesting.chcc.health
No code is required to register. If there are no dates showing, it means all spots have been filled. More dates will be announced.
If you have concerns regarding a possible exposure to a positive case, call the contact tracers at (670) 285-1942, 286-1710, or 286-1711.
If you are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 (e.g., fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, new loss of taste or smell, etc.), see your provider or call the CHCC Tele-Triage hotline at (670) 233-2067.
