Joint Information Center-JIC Release No. 152 - Modified Visitation at GMHA - Updated Interim Food Safety Health Certificate Training Course Testing Schedule

Sep 26, 2026

Joint Information Center release No. 152, dated May 30, 2020 (ChST), provides COVID-19 situational updates and operational changes on Guam. It reports cumulative confirmed cases, deaths, releases from isolation, and active cases, noting that information may change without notice. Effective June 1, 2020, it outlines modified GMHA visitation rules, mask and distancing requirements, and restrictions on gatherings. It also reschedules the Interim Food Safety Health Certificate Training Course testing window, stating only testing will occur and detailing appointment dates, times, location, and entry requirements.

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Modified Visitation at GMHA

Updated Interim Food Safety Health Certificate Training Course Testing Schedule

Joint Information Center-JIC Release No. 152 May 30, 2020, 10:55 a.m. (ChST) Modified Visitation at GMHA; Updated Interim Food Safety Health Certificate Training Course Testing Schedule COVID-19 test results are reported from multiple labs at varying times of the day. Cumulative test results will be provided later today once all tests from today are finalized. To date, there have been 172 cases confirmed through COVID-19 testing provided with 5 deaths, 144 released from isolation, and 23 active cases. As this is an evolving situation, information is subject to change with little to no notice. For updated information on COVID-19 cases on Guam, visit the COVID-19 Dashboard and Situation Report at [http://dphss.guam.gov/covid-19/](http://dphss.guam.gov/covid-19/) . Modified Visitation at GMHA Effective Monday, June 1, 2020, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) will be implementing the following visitation guidelines: ● [Visitation will be permitted from 5:00 p.m. to](Visitation will be permitted from 5:00 p.m. to) 8:00 p.m. Only one (1) visitor/caregiver will be allowed into the facility at a time. ● One (1) authorized visitor/caregiver for minor patients, patients with disabilities, or patients who otherwise require a guardian, will be permitted inside the hospital facility. Overnight stays will only be permitted for these caregivers. ● One (1) authorized visitor/caregiver for patients who are at high risk for falls, suffer from dementia, or other serious ailments will be permitted inside the hospital facility. Overnight stays will only be permitted for these caregivers. ● Visitation for dying patients will be limited to immediate family members only in order to continue social distancing practices. ● The use of facemasks and social distancing is required at all times. ● There will be no congregating in the patient rooms and waiting/lobby areas. GMHA will continue to assess these measures on an ongoing basis and reserves the right to make exceptions at management’s discretion. Updated Interim Food Safety Health Certificate Training Course Testing Schedule Testing for individuals who currently possess an “Interim Health Certificate” and were scheduled to attend the 9:30 a.m.“Interim Food Safety Health Certificate Training Course” on March 17, 2020 through April 17, 2020 has been rescheduled. Only the test will be administered; the training course will not be provided. The study manual, which was previously issued, and the course presentation are available online on the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) website: [http://dphss.guam.gov/deh-studymanual/](http://dphss.guam.gov/deh-studymanual/) . Below is the rescheduled date for testing: | Testing Dates for Cancelled Interim Food Safety Health Certificate Training Course | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Original Date and Time | Rescheduled Date | Rescheduled Time | | March 17, 2020 @ 9:30 AM | June 1, 2020 | 9:30 AM-10:30 AM | | March 18, 2020 @ 9:30 AM | June 1, 2020 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | | March 19, 2020 @ 9:30 AM | June 1, 2020 | 1:00 PM-2:00 PM | | March 20, 2020 @ 9:30 AM | June 1, 2020 | 2:30 PM-3:30 PM | | March 23, 2020 @ 9:30 AM | June 1, 2020 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | | March 24, 2020 @ 9:30 AM | June 3, 2020 | 9:30 AM-10:30 AM | | March 25, 2020 @ 9:30 AM | June 3, 2020 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | | March 26, 2020 @ 9:30 AM | June 3, 2020 | 1:00 PM-2:00 PM | | March 27, 2020 @ 9:30 AM | June 3, 2020 | 2:30 PM-3:30 PM | | March 30, 2020 @ 9:30 AM | June 3, 2020 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | | March 31, 2020 @ 9:30 AM | June 4, 2020 | 9:30 AM-10:30 AM | | April 1, 2020 @ 9:30 AM | June 4, 2020 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | | April 2, 2020 @ 9:30 AM | June 4, 2020 | 1:00 PM-2:00 PM | | April 3, 2020 @ 9:30 AM | June 4, 2020 | 2:30 PM-3:30 PM | | April 6, 2020 @ 9:30 AM | June 4, 2020 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | | April 7, 2020 @ 9:30 AM | June 5, 2020 | 9:30 AM-10:30 AM | | April 8, 2020 @ 9:30 AM | June 5, 2020 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | | April 9, 2020

FAQs

What are the key GMHA visitation rules effective June 1, 2020?

Visitation is permitted 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with only one visitor/caregiver allowed at a time. Masks and social distancing are required, congregating in patient rooms and waiting areas is prohibited, and overnight stays are limited to specific caregiver categories.

What changed for the Interim Food Safety Health Certificate Training Course testing?

Testing applicants who held an Interim Health Certificate and were scheduled for the March 17–April 17, 2020 training course window have their testing rescheduled. Only the test will be administered; the training course will not be provided.

Where and how will the rescheduled tests be conducted, and who may enter?

Tests will be held at the Guam Environmental Public Health Laboratory (Mosquito Lab) in Dededo. Only scheduled applicants may enter, applicants must bring their own pencil, accompanying family/friends/children are not allowed, and ill individuals or those with COVID-19-like symptoms must not enter.

Sep 26, 2026

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