Press Releases

COVID-19 Testing Update

The Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force and Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation would like to update the public that the CHCC will begin to utilize Diagnostic Laboratory Services in Honolulu, Hawaii for specimen testing of COVID-19 in addition to the Guam Public Health Laboratory (GPHL).  Specimens sent for testing will follow the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 3-level testing strategy:

Three new COVID-19 confirmed cases in the CNMI

Governor Ralph DLG. Torres, the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force, and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC) confirm three (3) new COVID-19 cases, bringing CNMI’s total confirmed case count to 11.

Medicaid installs new drop-box for applicants

In an effort to enforce social distancing and help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the CNMI State Medicaid Agency has announced that they have installed a new drop-box as a way for applicants to submit their applications and supporting documents during the global pandemic.

Second COVID-19 patient passes away

Governor Ralph DLG. Torres, the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force, and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC), has confirmed that a second COVID-19 patient passed away today, April 7, 2020 at CHCC.

FEMA, HHS, and DoD send critical medical supplies to CNMI for COVID-19 response

At the request of Governor Ralph DLG. Torres, FEMA, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the US Department of Defense (DoD) shipped over critical medical supplies and equipment, as well as a 50-bed Federal Medical Station from the Strategic National Stockpile to Saipan on Saturday.

Face masks and DIY face coverings

Wearing masks and “Do-It-Yourself” (DIY) face coverings has been a hot topic since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 3, 2020, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidance on wearing non-medical cloth face coverings in public areas where other social distancing measures are difficult.

COTA transportation services on full operation during COVID-19 response

Since the beginning of the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force’s quarantine mission assignment, the Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority (COTA) has activated its entire fleet of buses and vans in order to safely transport travelers to designated quarantine facilities.

Two new COVID-19 confirmed cases in the CNMI

Governor Ralph DLG. Torres, the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force, and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC) announce the confirmation of two new COVID-19 cases in the CNMI.

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Office of CNMI Governor and Lt. Governor

Empowering the Youth, Shaping the Future

Lieutenant Governor David M. Apatang, together with Delbert T. Pua, Special Assistant for the Office of Youth Affairs, recently proclaimed October 2024 as Youth Empowerment Month. The proclamation was made in the presence of members of the Legislature, Cabinet officials, and community partners, all united in their commitment to improving the lives of our youth.

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