Two more individuals have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 on Rota, bringing the island\u2019s case total to six.<\/p>\n
According to a Jan.12 news release, the Rota Health Center reported that the two new cases were identified through community-based testing at RHC. The cases have since been isolated and are being actively monitored, said RHC. <\/p>\n
The health center reported that 22 close contacts of the new cases were identified and tested. All 22 tested negative for COVID-19. RHC conducted 49 PCR tests on Jan. 12. <\/p>\n
Similar to the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. in its own COVID-19 updates, RHC encourages the community to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or get a booster shot \u201cto help prevent illness, hospitalization, and death.\u201d Registering can be done through www.vaccinatecnmi.com. <\/p>\n
If you are a Rota resident experiencing COVID-19 symptoms which include: fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, and new loss of taste or smell, RHC asks you to call the RHC at 670-532-9461. <\/p>\n
Community-based testing on Rota<\/p>\n
To expand COVID-19 testing efforts on Rota, the Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services launched a drive-through community-based testing on the island last Thursday.<\/p>\n
DFEMS CBT on Rota continues Friday at the Round House parking lot in Songsong Village. Rota residents who are going to get tested are asked to have a valid photo identification card with them. DFEMS asks Rota residents to wait on updates for additional CBT dates and times.<\/p>\n
In a text to Saipan Tribune las Thursday, Rota Mayor\u2019s Office press secretary Ivan Mereb said that DFEMS CBT on Rota was a first, and also said that DFEMS expanded its testing operations on the island as there have recently been a large influx in residents wanting to get tested for COVID-19. <\/p>\n
\u201cIn the past, testing would have come from [the] Rota Health Center, but because of the large influx of residents wanting to get tested, CNMI DFEMS has increased and expanded its testing operation on Rota,\u201d said Mereb.<\/p>\n
Mereb added that DFEMS is taking the lead on testing with RHC staff present on-site to provide guidance. <\/p>\n
To learn more information about CBT on Rota, the RMO asks you to call 670-532-9451 or 670-284-0085. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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