(Commonwealth Healthcare Corp.) — 230 additional individuals have been confirmed positive for Covid-19, bringing the CNMI total to 6,332 cases since March 26, 2020, CHCC reported Monday evening. The individuals have been isolated and are actively monitored.
Of the 230 cases which were identified on Feb. 6, 2022:
186 were identified via contact tracing; 36 via community testing; and 8 via travel testing.
12 were identified on Tinian, and 3 on Rota.
As of Feb. 7, 2022, there were 8 individuals hospitalized as a result of Covid-19:
5 were unvaccinated, 2 were vaccinated, and 1 was partially vaccinated.
1 of the 8 was on a ventilator.
4 were discharged.
Individuals who test positive for Covid-19 should stay home and isolate when they are sick (except to get medical care), even if they do not have symptoms. They should rest, and stay hydrated. They can take over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to relieve symptoms and live Covid-19 safe.
Individuals experiencing Covid-19 symptoms should stay home and live Covid-19 safe (except to get medical care or get tested for Covid-19). Other options include seeing their healthcare provider or calling the CHCC Tele-Triage hotline at (670) 233-2067. Learn more on how to live Covid-19 safe at www.staysafecnmi.com/livecovidsafe
A total of 154 Covid-19 vaccines were administered on Feb. 7, 2022, resulting in 99.8% of the CNMI’s eligible population being fully vaccinated.
The vaccination statuses of the 230 new cases identified are pending verification.
A total of 632 Covid-19 tests were conducted on Feb. 6, 2022:
536 via community-based testing;
89 at Tinian Health Center; and
7 at the Rota Health Center.
To view the schedule for community-based testing, visit https://covidtesting.chcc.health
No code is required to register.
Of the total cases identified, as of Feb. 6, 2022, there had been 4,669 recoveries and 1,640 active cases.
3,230 of the cases were identified via contact tracing; 2,486, community testing; and 616 travel testing.
There have been 23 Covid-19-related deaths in the CNMI since March 2020.
