Two more people tested positive for COVID-19, a release from the Joint Information Center stated.

The Department of Public Health and Social Services tested 20 individuals for COVID-19 on Tuesday. Two tested positive, and 18 tested negative for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, the release stated.

A total of 46 tests were performed from March 12 through March 17.

To date, a total of five cases tested positive and 41 cases tested negative for COVID-19.

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The test results were made available late Tuesday afternoon.

The preliminary investigation indicates that one of the recently confirmed cases has a familial connection to two prior confirmed cases announced on March 15.

The two cases, confirmed on Sunday, were on a United flight from Manila which arrived on Feb. 29.

The third case confirmed on Sunday didn't have any recent travel, but did come in contact with a family member who returned from Japan, the JIC announced in a Sunday release.

All three individuals confirmed on Sunday are over the age of 60 and residents of Guam, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero said Sunday evening during a press conference at Guam Homeland Security. They are currently isolated at Guam Memorial Hospital.

The three cases were tested Saturday and were kept in isolation at GMH as officials awaited results. The three cases were confirmed at about 4 p.m. Sunday.

Tuesday's second unrelated case had recent travel history to the Philippines.

All five confirmed cases of COVID-19 are currently in isolation, the release stated.

The government of Guam continues to aggressively implement its response to prevent and contain transmission of COVID-19 in Guam.

Public Health has been actively conducting contact tracing for the first three positive COVID-19 cases identified on Sunday, and has also launched contact investigations for the latest confirmed cases.

The contact tracing investigation includes identifying close contacts of the individuals. Close contacts will be quarantined and actively monitored by DPHSS for 14 days.

Testing for COVID-19 is only available for people who meet the testing criteria.

If you are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19, please call your healthcare provider.

You can also call these numbers to speak with a Public Health registered nurse: (671) 480-7859; (671) 480-6760/3; (671) 480-7883. These numbers are operational daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and are specific to medical-related questions, only.

On Monday, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero ordered a 14-day suspension of all non-essential government operations, ordered the closure of schools, and prohibited large gatherings effective immediately.

During this time, in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, all children and adults are encouraged to practice social distancing. Individuals should avoid large groups and take extra measures to put distance between themselves and others to reduce the risk of being exposed to this new virus. Social distancing includes avoiding high fives, shaking hands, hugs, or close contact with others.

Even if you are young or otherwise healthy, you are at risk, and your activities may increase the risk for others. It is critical that you do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19.