GOVERNOR Ralph DLG Torres, the Governor’s Covid-19 Task Force, and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. on Monday confirmed the CNMI’s seventh and eighth Covid-19-related deaths.
CHCC said both patients passed this month: one was vaccinated, and the other wasn’t.
The patients tested positive for Covid-19 in December, were identified at CHCC, and isolated, CHCC added.
“The passing of members of our community is never easy to share, and it is a reminder for us to stay vigilant and vaccinated against this virus. If you’re unvaccinated, please get vaccinated,” Gov. Ralph DLG Torres said in a statement.
As of Dec. 18, 2021, there were 2,422 confirmed Covid-19 cases in the CNMI.
“Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences go out to both families. It’s always difficult when you lose a family member and especially right before the holidays,” said CHCC Chief Executive Officer Esther L. Muna. “I urge the CNMI community to please continue to practice preventive measures to keep yourself and your family living Covid-19 safe. Please consider vaccinations if you are able to and get your boosters when due to have this extra layer of defense against this disease. Continue to wear your mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance. Even during the holidays, you can celebrate safely with these measures in place, like celebrating outdoors; and if you are celebrating indoors, bring in fresh air by opening the windows and doors, if possible. We should all look for the risks of transmission and focus on removing those risks.”
CHCC continues to encourage unvaccinated individuals to get vaccinated or get a booster shot against Covid-19 to help prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Register for Covid-19 vaccination at www.vaccinatecnmi.com
For more information, view the CNMI Covid-19 guidebook at www.staysafecnmi.com/livecovidsafe
Hard copies of the guidebook can be obtained at the new Covid-19 Community Center at the Koblerville Youth Center, CHCC said.
The center is “a hub where individuals can obtain their Covid-19 results, get confirmatory testing done, get assessed for monoclonal antibody treatment, and obtain guidance on all Covid-19 matters, including what to do if they’re a close contact of a positive [case].”
