Governor Lou Leon Guerrero

MAJ Roseann Apuron, an Army Nurse and GMHA Nursing Supervisor, explains why the COVID-19 vaccine remains one of our island’s greatest defenses against the deadly COVID-19 virus. Visit tinyurl.com/vaxguam for more information. #guam #vaccinategu

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The COVID-19 testing site in Tiyan begins referring eligible candidates for REGEN-COV therapy on Sept. 3. The therapy, recently authorized for emergency use by the FDA, will be administered after testing for eligible candidates at the Guam Regional Medical City.

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Our frontliners have been embattled for so long and they need our help. Let’s keep COVID hospital admissions low, so our hospital can continue its critical life-saving mission. @gmh_guam #Guam

Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio Special Address to Guam students

Governor Leon Guerrero Taps Dr. Nathaniel Berg as Physicians Advisory Group Chair Hagåtña, Guam - On Thursday, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero addressed her Physicians Advisory Group (PAG) and announced Dr. Nathaniel Berg as the new Chair. Dr. Berg is a Board Certified Radiologist with three decades of experience. He is the Medical Director and CEO for Guam Radiology Consultants and serves as Chairman of the Guam Board of Medical Examiners. Governor Lou Leon Guerrero stated, “Throughout this pandemic, the Physicians Advisory Group has provided valuable medical advice to me and my COVID-19 team. I appreciate each member’s work and dedication to our community. In my consideration for Chair, I have asked Dr. Berg to take up the mantle. He is a respected medical professional and an active contributor to the group’s important work. I trust his expertise and look forward to his leadership.” Dr. Berg accepted the Chairmanship, adding, “I want to thank Governor Leon Guerrero and the PAG membership for their confidence in me. We remain committed to providing guidance to you and your team, especially as the decisions to protect our island’s public health and safety become more and more difficult. I am up to the task, and we will fight this battle united.” ###

Should hospitalizations continue to rise—both COVID and non-COVID—hospital beds will run out, and our front liners will be forced to choose whose life to save. This is the reality across the globe, where even the best medical facilities are bursting at the seams. This is what we want to prevent. Throughout the pandemic, our island community rallied in support of our front liners. The greatest gift you can give to them is to get fully vaccinated. #Guam

The All RISE Program provides $30 million in direct cash assistance to our people. Before 9 a.m., more than 600 applications were received via our drive-thru, another 300 over the counter at our income tax branch, and by 12:00 p.m. 11,003 online applications were received. For those experiencing issues with our online portal, we recognize the high demand has slowed our site capabilities, but it is operational and you can still file online. If you wish to file manually at the Department of Revenue and Taxation, our staff are working quickly to accept applications until 5 p.m. today and the Guam Police Department is on-site to help with traffic control. To file online, visit myguamtax.com #Guam

The Office of the Governor announces that the U.S. Treasury has allocated approximately $76 million more in funding for federal emergency funding for housing assistance to Guam residents who have experienced financial hardships associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 31, 2021 Statement on the FY 2022 Budget Reconciliation Package Hagåtña, Guam - Governor Lou Leon Guerrero issues the following statement on the anticipated passing of the FY 2022 Budget Reconciliation Package, which would provide additional federal funding for a new hospital. “I appreciate the concerted effort being made in Congress to secure additional funding for the construction of a new hospital on Guam. When I met with the Chairman of the Natural Resource Committee Raul Grijalva on July 27, he specifically assured me that he would include funding in the Reconciliation Package for Guam’s hospital as well as other territories in the insular areas. I thank him for his commitment and passion to help the people of Guam. Chairman Grijalva has been a longstanding advocate and ally. I am glad to see the progress being made in the Committee on Natural Resources, particularly as markups continue on the FY 2022 Budget Reconciliation,” said Governor Leon Guerrero. “In all my discussions with the White House, Congress, and federal Cabinet officials, there is a national commitment to eliminate healthcare disparities in the territories. The funding to help construct the new hospital is welcome news as we all work to deliver quality healthcare our people deserve. I look forward to working closely with the Biden Administration, our federal counterparts, Congressional leaders, and all who hold a special place for Guam.” ### #Guam #Guamlife #GuamLiving

All Rise Application Forms are now available online at myguamtax.com. Here is a link to the FAQs which includes information on distribution sites for hard copies: https://www.guamtax.com/notices/ALL-RISEProgramFAQv8.30.2021-FINAL.pdf Please note that Applications will NOT be accepted by mail, drop box, or e-mail. The application form and Forms 8821 will only be accepted utilizing the methods indicated below. DRT highly recommends that applications be filed online. 1. Online at www.myguamtax.com beginning Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 7 a.m. RECOMMENDED FILING METHOD a. For applicants who choose to file their application online, you must submit the online application on myguamtax.com ONLY. Once you have successfully filed your application online, you will receive an email confirmation with your Online Application Confirmation Number. b. DO NOT e-mail applications 2. Manual / Paper filing at the Drive-Through Drop Off Service Line at DRT beginning 7 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. There is a limit of 5 applications which will be allowed to be filed per vehicle. DRT’s Drive-Through Drop Off Service Line will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. only until the application processes ends. 3. Manual/Paper filing at the Income Tax Branch at DRT beginning 7 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. There is a limit of 5 applications which will be allowed to be filed per person. DRT’s Income Tax Branch will be open to accept All RISE Application Forms from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. until the application process ends. #Guam