(Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation) — As of May 22, 2022, there were zero individuals hospitalized as a result of Covid-19.
From May 16 to 22, 2022, there were zero new hospitalizations.
But 18 additional individuals have been confirmed positive for Covid-19, bringing the CNMI total to 11,333 cases since March 28, 2020.
Of the 18 cases:
6 on May 16, 2022
1 on May 18, 2022
6 on May 19, 2022
3 on May 20, 2022
1 on May 21, 2022
1 on May 22, 2022
CHCC continues to encourage community members to get vaccinated if they have not done so, or get their 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.
Stay up to date with your Covid-19 vaccination, which includes additional doses for individuals who are immunocompromised or booster doses for those who are eligible. Register for Covid-19 vaccines at www.vaccinatecnmi.com or call (670) 682-7468 or (670) 236-8745.
As of May 23, 2022, a total of 23,257 Covid-19 additional/booster vaccine shots had been administered. Of the eligible population, 62.3% have received an additional dose. The vaccination rate is calculated using the 2020 Census population estimates for the CNMI and includes the eligible 5-year-olds and older population.
A total of 1,454 Covid-19 tests were conducted May 16 – 22, 2022:
396 on May 16, 2022
155 on May 17, 2022
47 on May 18, 2022
427 on May 19, 2022
336 on May 20, 2022
67 on May 21, 2022
26 on May 22, 2022
Of the total cases identified as of May 22, 2022, there had been:
11,287 recoveries;
12 active cases; and
34 Covid-19-related deaths.
Of the cases, 10,396 were identified via community testing and 937 through travel testing.
The next report will be issued on May 30, 2022.
