Editor s note: As Guam emerges from a pandemic that has touched every aspect of life on island and around the world, residents are faced with a question: What will our future be like? After more than a year that saw tens of thousands collect unemployment, tourism come to an abrupt halt, empty schools and overflowing hospitals, the island is on the verge of reopening. The Pacific Daily News is publishing a series of stories looking at the island s future. Today, we look at preservation of language and culture
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Communities in Micronesia invited to free dementia awareness series
The University of Guam will host a dementia awareness conference series over the next four weeks about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to a news release.
“Dementia can be overwhelming not only for those who have it, but for their caregivers,” said Margaret Hattori-Uchima, dean of the University of Guam School of Health. “With this virtual conference series, our hope is to improve the quality of life of our loved ones with dementia.”
Hosted by the Guam/Micronesia Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, the sessions are free and open to the public in Guam and Micronesia.
15 of 506 test positive for COVID-19; Guam total at 7,444
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The Joint Information Center reported new cases of COVID-19 identified out of 506 tests performed Jan. 12.
Three cases were identified through contact tracing and two reported recent travel history and were identified in quarantine, according to the Joint Information Center.
The island now has a total of 7,444 officially reported cases of COVID-19. There have been 124 deaths with 112 cases in active isolation. Three are in ICU and three are on ventilators.
The Guam Fire Department confirmed two firefighters assigned to the Astumbo Fire Station tested positive for COVID-19. The other personnel have been quarantined until they can be tested. Pending test results, an alternate crew has been assigned to ensure the continuity of response operations, the Joint Information Center reported.