(CHCC) — Thirty-three additional individuals have been confirmed positive for Covid-19, bringing the CNMI total to 3,698 cases since March 28, 2020. The individuals have been isolated and are actively monitored.
Of the 33 cases:
• 32 were identified on Jan. 10, 2022; 1 on Jan. 9, 2022
• 15 were identified via contact tracing, 15 via community testing, 3 via travel testing
As of Jan. 11, 2022, there were 10 individuals hospitalized as a result of Covid-19: 5 unvaccinated, 5 vaccinated; 1 on a ventilator.
A total of 209 Covid-19 vaccine shots were administered on Jan. 11, 2022, resulting in 97.2% of the CNMI’s eligible population being fully vaccinated.
The vaccination statuses of the 33 cases identified are pending verification.
A total of 454 Covid-19 tests were conducted on Jan. 10, 2022:
• 391 community-based testing
• 63 at the Covid-19 Community Center (referrals only)
Of the cases identified since Oct. 28, 2021, as of Jan. 10, 2022:
• 2,987 recoveries
• 403 active cases
• 17 Covid-19-related deaths
Since March 2020, there have been 20 deaths.
Since Oct. 28, 2021, there have been 3,407 cases:
• 1,659 were identified via contact tracing
• 1,623 via community testing
• 125 via travel testing
If you have concerns regarding a possible exposure to a positive case, call the 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.
