Three individuals tested positive for COVID-19, according to Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero during an emergency press conference this evening at Guam Homeland and Security.

Three patients presented to the Guam Memorial Hospital and considered persons under investigation. They are all over the age of 60, she said. Two of the confirmed cases are related to one another, and flew in from Manila on a United Airlines flight on the morning of March 2.

“If you were on this flight and have flu like symptoms stay home and call your doctor,” the governor asked.

The third patient had no recent travel history.

The three patients are being held in isolation at Guam Memorial Hospital.

The individuals were transported by ambulance to GMH on Saturday and were assessed and classified as persons under investigation (PUIs) before the test results came in on Sunday afternoon around 4:30 p.m..

Medical staff on the ambulance were wearing protective gear, officials said.

Officials have not said what village the individuals live in.

"The Department of Public Health and Social Services is now tracing and investigating in coordination with Homeland Security, Guam Customs and others " said the governor. "This is what we've prepared for and while we must expect more cases, everything that can be done is being done."

The tracing and surveillance includes interviews with family members, contacting others they may have been in contact with since their return to the island two weeks ago for the imported COVID-19 cases.

Other monitoring and tracing will be done for the locally contracted case.

From March 12 through March 15, a total of 14 tests have been performed. To date, three are positive and 11 are negative for COVID-19.

Leon Guerrero urged anyone who has traveled to the Philippines or other affected areas to self quarantine for no less than 14 days. Residents are also urged to avoid travel to the Philippines.

She has asked all residents to exercise social distancing, avoid large events and practice good hygiene.

"We will do our part and Guam will rise to meet this challenge," said the governor.

This story will be updated.