(CHCC) — Twenty-five additional individuals have been confirmed positive for Covid-19, bringing the CNMI total to 3,971 cases since March 26, 2020. The individuals have been isolated and are actively monitored.
Of the 25 cases identified on Jan. 16, 2022:
• 3 were identified via contact tracing, 12 via community testing, and 10 via travel testing.
As of Jan. 17, 2022, there were 9 individuals hospitalized as a result of Covid-19:
• 5 were unvaccinated; 4 vaccinated; and 1 on a ventilator.
A total of 149 Covid-19 vaccines were administered on Jan. 17, 2022, resulting in 97.9% of the CNMI’s eligible population being fully vaccinated.
The vaccination statuses of the 25 new cases identified are pending verification.
A total of 172 Covid-19 tests were conducted on Jan. 16, 2022:
• 114 community-based testing; and
• 58 at the Covid-19 Community Center (referrals only)
Of the total cases identified, as of Jan. 16, 2022:
• there had been 3,543 recoveries; and
• 407 active cases
All these cases were identified via
• 1,805 contact tracing
• 1,724 community testing
• 442 travel testing
Since March 2020, there have been 21 Covid-19-related deaths.
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.
