(Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation) — As of Sept. 12, 2022, no one was hospitalized as a result of Covid-19.
From Sept. 4 to 10, 2022, five additional individuals were confirmed positive for Covid-19, bringing the CNMI total to 13,155 cases. Three cases were identified prior to Sept. 4, 2022.
Of the five cases recently identified:
3 on Sept. 6, 2022
1 on Sept. 7, 2022
1 on Sept. 8, 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. 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.
As of Sept. 2, 2022, a total of 24,769 Covid-19 additional/booster vaccine shots had been administered. Of the eligible population, 53.8% 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 209 Covid-19 tests were conducted Sept. 4 to 10, 2022:
11 on Sept. 4, 2022
22 on Sept. 5, 2022
37 on Sept. 6, 2022
30 on Sept. 7, 2022
47 on Sept. 8, 2022
38 on Sept. 9, 2022
24 on Sept. 10, 2022
Free Covid-19 testing is available by registering at https://covidtesting.chcc.health/.
Of the total cases identified, as of Sept. 10, 2022, there had been:
13,110 recoveries;
five active cases; and
40 Covid-19-related deaths.
Of the cases, 11,979 were identified via community testing and 1,176 through travel testing.
The next report will be issued around Sept. 19, 2022.
