(Commonwealth Healthcare Corp.) — Nineteen additional individuals were confirmed positive for Covid-19 on Sunday, bringing the CNMI total to 4,265 cases since March 26, 2020. The individuals have been isolated and are actively monitored.
Of the 19 cases identified on Jan. 23, 2022: four were identified via contact tracing, six via community testing, and nine via travel testing.
As of Jan. 24, 2022, there were 6 individuals hospitalized as a result of Covid-19: three were unvaccinated, two vaccinated and one was partially vaccinated. Two of the six were on a ventilator.
A total of 181 Covid-19 vaccine shots were administered on Jan. 24, 2022, resulting in 98.7% of the CNMI’s eligible population being fully vaccinated, which affords the community more protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and death.
The vaccination statuses of the 19 new cases identified are pending verification.
A total of 216 Covid-19 tests were conducted on Jan. 23, 2022:
162 via community-based testing;
48 at the Covid-19 Community Center (referrals only); and
6 at Tinian Health Center.
Of the total cases identified, as of Jan. 23, 2022, there had been 3,848 recoveries and 395 active cases.
1,941 of these cases were identified via contact tracing; 1,828, community testing; and 496, travel testing.
Since March 2020, there have been 22 Covid-19-related deaths in the CNMI.
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.
