WITH roughly 99% of the CNMI’s eligible population fully vaccinated and 50% of the fully vaccinated having received a booster shot, and given the epidemiological data and the state of the health system in the Commonwealth — effective Saturday, January 29, individuals who are confirmed positive with Covid-19 and are asymptomatic must stay home for at least five days, isolated from others.
The Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. said the quarantine and entry protocols have been updated based on the recommendations of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on isolation for persons who are confirmed positive with Covid-19 and are asymptomatic.
If an individual cannot isolate at home safely, an order to isolate at a government site will be given by a CNMI health official.
Should an individual experience symptoms during their quarantine, their five-day quarantine period restarts to 0 days on the day they have symptoms.
Individuals who are positive for Covid-19 and who are asymptomatic or have symptoms that are resolving — without a fever for 24 hours — can end their isolation after five full days.
After the five full days of isolation, individuals must continue to wear a well-fitting mask, such as a surgical, KN95, or N95 mask, around others to minimize the risk of infecting other people.
Travelers
Also effective Saturday, January 29, all travelers entering the CNMI by air or sea will continue to be tested for Covid-19 on arrival.
Unvaccinated travelers are required to quarantine in a designated government facility for five days and will be tested again before leaving quarantine.
Unvaccinated travelers may quarantine in their home or lodging if they complete their mandatory health declaration form at least 72 hours prior to arrival, and after their home or lodging passes assessment, providing evidence that they can safely isolate in their home or lodging for five days.
Fully vaccinated travelers will be tested at the port of entry and are allowed to wait for their test results in their home or lodging.
While waiting for the results of their Covid-19 test, fully vaccinated travelers must limit their contact with others until results are received.
Fifth-day testing is now encouraged to minimize risks to individuals encountered.
Travelers wishing to avail themselves of fifth-day testing may show up at the Koblerville Covid-19 Community Center or at the community-based testing site, and present their confirmation code.
For inbound travelers whose final destination is either Rota or Tinian, their fifth-day test may be scheduled in their respective final destination’s health center.
Fully vaccinated individuals are responsible for uploading onto their health declaration form proof of completing a Covid-19 vaccine series.
The vaccination record must include the vaccine administrator, recipient’s name, recipient’s date of birth, vaccination site, vaccine name, vaccination administration date, lot number, and vaccine expiration date.
For travelers vaccinated outside the CNMI, in addition to the CDC Vaccination Record Card, an official immunization record or an attestation statement may be required by the CHCC Communicable Disease Investigation/Inspection team.
All travelers are encouraged to fill out their health declaration form prior to arrival at www.staysafecnmi.com
For concerns regarding possible exposure to a positive case, call CHCC contact tracers at (670) 286-1710/1711/1942 or (670) 287-1652/83.
For mental health support and coping skills, call (670) 284-0843 and/or (670) 284-0847, available every day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For more information regarding general Covid-19 response protocols, call the Covid-19 Infoline at (670) 488-0211, every day, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
For medical emergencies, call 911.
