(Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation) — As of Sept. 19, 2022, no one was hospitalized as a result of Covid-19.
From Sept. 11 to 17, 2022, there were also zero new hospitalizations as a result of Covid-19.
From Sept. 11 to 17, 2022, 10 additional individuals were confirmed positive for Covid-19, bringing the CNMI total to 13,166 cases. One case was identified prior to Sept. 11, 2022. Of the 10 cases recently identified:
1 on Sept. 11, 2022
1 on Sept. 12, 2022
2 on Sept. 13, 2022
1 on Sept. 14, 2022
2 on Sept. 15, 2022
2 on Sept. 16, 2022
1 on Sept. 17, 2022
The CNMI is in Covid-19 Community Level Low. Guidelines for residents of the CNMI to consider while we are in Covid-19 Community Level Low:
• Stay up to date on vaccination, including recommended booster doses.
• Maintain ventilation improvements.
• Avoid contact with people who have suspected or confirmed Covid-19.
• Follow recommendations for isolation if you have suspected or confirmed Covid-19.
• Follow the recommendations for what to do if you are exposed to someone with Covid-19.
• If you are at high risk of getting very sick, talk with a healthcare provider about additional prevention actions.
If you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms, you should get tested for Covid-19. You should isolate if you are sick and suspect that you have Covid-19 but do not yet have test results. If your results are positive, follow the full, updated isolation recommendations at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html/.
CHCC continues to encourage the community to get vaccinated if they have not done so, or get their updated booster shot if they are eligible to help prevent severe illness, hospitalization, or death. People considered high risk (e.g., history of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, or cancer, or over the age of 65), immunocompromised persons, or unvaccinated individuals are at risk of serious illness from Covid-19. Unvaccinated individuals spread the virus at a higher rate than vaccinated individuals, thereby increasing the spread and risk of serious illness toward other unvaccinated individuals.
As of Sept. 16, 2022, a total of 24,787 Covid-19 additional/booster vaccine shots had been administered, which equals to 55% of the eligible population; 211 updated Covid-19 booster vaccines have been administered which equals to 0.5% of the eligible population.
A total of 154 Covid-19 tests were conducted on Sept. 11-17, 2022:
6 on Sept. 11, 2022
20 on Sept. 12, 2022
16 on Sept. 13, 2022
35 on Sept. 14, 2022
22 on Sept. 15, 2022
37 on Sept. 16, 2022
18 on Sept. 17, 2022
Free Covid-19 testing is available by registering at https://covidtesting.chcc.health/.
Of the total cases identified, as of Sept. 17, 2022, there had been
13,117 recoveries;
9 active cases; and
40 Covid-19-related deaths.
Of the cases, 11,990 were identified via community testing and 1,176 through travel testing.
The next public report will be issued around Sept. 26, 2022.
