The CNMI saw its total number of COVID-19 cases rise to 181 last Saturday after five arriving travelers tested positive, according to the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. <\/p>\n
The individuals were identified by travel screening and confirmed diagnosis through fifth day testing and testing on arrival last May 20. These cases did not report any COVID-19 vaccination. CHCC said the individuals have been moved to the designated isolation area at the Kanoa Alternate Care Site for close monitoring. <\/p>\n
The CHCC Communicable Disease Investigation\/Inspection team has already initiated contact tracing for the most immediate contacts of the new confirmed cases, including passengers on the same flight. <\/p>\n
Out of the 181 total COVID-19 cases, CHCC said 145 were identified by travel screening while 36 were local transmissions\u201411 from community-based tracing and 16 from contact tracing. <\/p>\n
As of 7pm on May, 22,141 or 53% of the CNMI\u2019s eligible population have been fully vaccinated. Of that number, 19,081 took the Pfizer\/BioNTech vaccine, while 2,828 took Moderna Inc. A total of only 232 were jabbed by the single-dose Johnson & Johnson\/Janssen vaccine. In addition, 21,251 have gotten the first doses of Pfizer\/BioNTech and 3,720 of Moderna. <\/p>\n
CHCC also reminded the community that walk-ins are welcome at all COVID-19 vaccination sites on Saipan\u2014the Medical Care and Treatment Site at the Commonwealth Health Center and the Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe. MCATS hours are from Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm, and Saturdays, 8am-12pm. The Gov. Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center hours are from Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm, and Saturdays, 8am-4pm.<\/p>\n
CHCC said transportation to and from vaccination sites are free and available by registering online at www.vaccinatecnmi.com, or calling 682-SHOT (7468).<\/p>\n
Twelve- to 17-year-olds who complete their two-dose series will receive gift bags. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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