(CHCC) — The Governor’s Covid-19 Task Force and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. have confirmed the CNMI’s 14th Covid-19-related death.
Thirty-two cases were confirmed positive for Covid-19 on Dec. 28 and 31, 2021, bringing the CNMI total to 3,287 cases since March 28, 2020. The individuals have been isolated and are actively monitored.
As of Dec. 31, 2021, there had been 2,331 recoveries made, 655 active cases, and 10 (1 to be added later) deaths of the cases identified since Oct. 28, 2021.
As of Jan. 1, 2022, there were 18 individuals hospitalized as a result of Covid-19 (11 unvaccinated, 7 vaccinated; 3 on a ventilator); and 2 were discharged.
Of the 32 new cases, 30 were identified on Dec. 31 and 2 on Dec. 28; 15 were identified via contact tracing, 15 were identified via community testing, and 2 were identified via travel testing.
The vaccination statuses of the 32 cases identified are pending verification.
Since Oct. 28, 2021, there have been 2,996 new cases, of which 1,488 were identified via contact tracing, 1,439 were identified via community testing, and 69 were identified via travel testing.
A total of 268 Covid-19 tests were conducted on Dec. 31, 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.
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.
