(CHCC) — The safety and health of the residents of the CNMI  remain the top priorities of the Governor’s Covid-19  Task Force and the  Commonwealth Healthcare  Corp. With approximately 60% of those fully vaccinated having received a booster shot, declining Covid-19 cases, and the current Covid-19  Community Level, entry protocols will be updated.

With  the new U.S.  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention metric, the  CNMI  is currently in Community Level Low.

A combination of three factors determines the Covid-19  Community Level:

1) New Covid-19  admissions per 100,000 population in the past 7 days

2) The percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by Covid-19  patients

3) Total new Covid-19  cases per 100,000 population in the past 7 days

The Covid-19 Community Level is determined by the higher of the new admissions and inpatient beds metrics, based on the current level of new cases per 100,000 population in the past 7 days.

To date, cases are continuously detected via Community-Based Testing, CHCC testing, as well as at-home testing. As of April 4, 2022, a total of 11,158 cases of Covid-19  have been reported in the CNMI, with 1 in 5 CNMI  citizens estimated to have contracted the disease.

Recommendations for individual  persons and households based on Covid-19 Community Level:

LOW  (Current level as of April 6, 2022)

• Wear a mask based on your personal preference, informed by your personal level of risk b.   If you are immunocompromised  or have a high risk for severe disease

• Have a plan for rapid testing, if needed (e.g., having home tests or access to testing)

• Talk to your healthcare provider about whether you are a candidate for treatments like oral antivirals, PrEP, and monoclonal antibodies

• Stay up to date with Covid-19  vaccines and boosters

• Maintain improved ventilation throughout indoor spaces whenever possible

• Follow CDC  recommendations for isolation and quarantine, including getting tested if you are exposed to Covid-19  or have symptoms of Covid-19.

Entry Procedure

Effective April 8, 2022, domestic travelers inbound via air or sea are not required to fill out the health declaration form.

All international  travelers  are required to fill out the health declaration  form due to outbound testing requirements at least 72 hours prior to arrival at  www.staysafecnmi.com

All travelers should continue to wear a well-fitted mask after arrival, if they must be around others, and if they develop symptoms, they should get tested at least 5 days after arrival.

All travelers wishing to avail of 5th-day testing must register at  https://covidtesting.chcc.health

All travelers and residents are reminded to live Covid-19 safe: follow the 3 W’s (wear your mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance);  avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces; cover coughs and sneezes; clean and disinfect high touch surfaces daily; be alert for symptoms daily; and get tested for Covid-19.

Community-Based Testing

The Governor’s Covid-19  Task Force and the CHCC will continue to ensure every individual  in the  CNMI   has access to  information  about Covid-19,  Covid-19   testing,  and therapeutic treatments without barriers.

Individuals who are experiencing mild symptoms may get tested at designated testing sites, rather than  in the  CHCC Emergency  Department.  The  CHCC Emergency Department  is not a Covid-19 testing site. At-home  test kits are available  at local pharmacies or general stores. Free at-⁠home Covid-⁠19 test kits are available at www.covidtests.gov

Individuals  can get  tested at the Koblerville   Covid-19  Community  Center  or KC3.  The CBT schedule is available at  https://covidtesting.chcc.health

The KC3 is open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday and Sunday.

The Koblerville Covid-19  Community Center will operate during the following  hours:

•  Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 – 4 p.m.

•  Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

For PCR  test results,  the CNMI  Test Team may be reached at (670) 785-9968,  785-9969,  785- 9970, 785-9972, 785-9973, or 287-7571. For Travel Testing, call (670) 287-7571 or 785-9966.

Travel testing clearance will operate during the following  hours at KC3:

•  Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

•  Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

To obtain general information about the CNMI Covid-19 response, call the Governor’s Covid-19 Task Force Infoline at (670) 488-0211, available every day, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., or visit www.staysafecnmi.com

Call CHCC contact tracers to get assessed for monoclonal antibody treatments if you test positive for Covid-19 at (670) 286-1710, 286-1711, 285- 1942, 287-1652, and 287-1683.

For mental health support and coping skills, call (670) 284-0843 or 284-0847, every day, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The CNMI is reminded to watch out for misinformation and to follow updates directly from the Governor’s Covid-19 Task Force and CHCC.

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