(CHCC) — Sixty-one cases have been confirmed positive for Covid-19, bringing the CNMI total to 3,453 cases since March 28, 2020. The individuals have been isolated and are actively monitored.
As of Jan. 4, 2022, there had been 2,523 recoveries, 624 active cases and 18 Covid-19-related deaths.
As of Jan. 5, 2022, there were 11 individuals hospitalized as a result of Covid-19 (6 unvaccinated, 5 vaccinated; 2 on a ventilator); and 2 were discharged.
Seek care or test early if you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms, as you may be eligible for monoclonal antibodies or other new drugs that are given soon after infection, CHCC said.
Of the 61 new cases, 15 were identified via contact tracing, 40 were identified via community testing, and 6 were identified via travel testing.
The vaccination statuses of the 61 cases identified are pending verification.
Meanwhile, the CHCC Communicable Disease Investigation/Inspection team has already initiated contact tracing for the most immediate contacts of the newly confirmed cases, and this effort will continue until all probable cases are identified and tested
A total of 225 Covid-19 vaccine shots were administered on Jan. 5, 2022, resulting in 95.9% of the CNMI’s eligible population being fully vaccinated, which affords the community more protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and death.
Since Oct. 28, 2021, there have been 3,162 new cases, of which 1,549 were identified via contact tracing, 1,529 were identified via community testing, and 84 were identified via travel testing.
A total of 471 Covid-19 tests were conducted on Jan. 4, 2022, which comprises travel 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 our 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.
