(CHCC) — The Governor’s Covid-19 Task Force and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation have confirmed the CNMI’s 12th Covid-19-related deaths. More details will be provided later.
Seventy cases had been confirmed positive for Covid-19 on Dec. 24 and 26, 2021, bringing the CNMI total to 2,963 cases since March 28, 2020. The individuals have been isolated and are actively monitored.
As of Dec. 26, 2021, there had been 2,009 recoveries made, 654 active cases, and 9 deaths of the cases identified since Oct. 28, 2021.
As of Dec. 27, 2021, there were 13 individuals hospitalized as a result of Covid-19 (10 unvaccinated, 3 vaccinated; 2 on a ventilator); and 1 was discharged.
Of the 70 cases, 46 were identified on Dec. 26 and 24 on Dec. 24; 55 were identified via contact tracing, 14 were identified via community testing, and 1 was identified via travel testing.
The vaccination statuses of the 70 cases identified are pending verification.
A total of 501 Covid-19 vaccine shots were administered on Dec. 27, 2021, resulting in 93.6% 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 2,672 new cases, of which 1,406 were identified via contact tracing, 1,208 were identified via community testing, and 58 were identified via travel testing.
A total of 215 Covid-19 tests were conducted on Dec. 26, 2021, 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.
While you wait to get tested or for your test results, stay at home as much as possible and limit your contact with others. Live Covid-19 safe: wear your mask; wash your hands; watch your distance; avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces; cover coughs and sneezes; clean and disinfect high touch surfaces daily; be alert for symptoms daily; and get tested for Covid-19.
If you have concerns regarding a possible exposure to a positive case, call our contact tracers no later than 9 p.m. 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.
