19 Oct 2020

Fatal cases of Covid-19 continue to increase in Guam

3:09 pm on 19 October 2020

Two more people have died from Covid-19 in Guam and another 58 people have tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend.

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There have now been 66 deaths from the virus and 3675 cases in the US territory.

The latest deaths were a 47-year-old female and a 57 man with underlying health conditions.

Governor Lou Leon Gurrero expressed her condolences to the friends and family of those who died.

"Though our losses have become frequent, we can never fully comprehend the pain and suffering caused by this virus."

Guerrero also appealed to the public to remain vigilant regarding the coronavirus.

"To the people of Guam, our mourning must come with action. Let us work so that these souls would not have passed in vain."

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero Photo: GuamNews