DPHSS’ Chima Mbakwem talks Skyrocketing COVID Positive Numbers & How it is Affecting Public Health Resources, with Patti

Written by Jeremie Charfauros on January 21, 2022

TB/Hansen’s Disease Program Manager for Department of Public Health & Social Services (DPHSS), Chima Mbakwem speaks to Patti about the exponential rise in COVID-19 positive cases on Guam and the effect it is having on Public Health’s resources.

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