Visitor safety officers aid COVID-19 response in Guam
The island of Guam, an unincorporated U.S. territory, faces unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 21,000 people work in the territory's tourism industry, which accounted for 35 to 40% of Guam's Gross Domestic Product in 2020.
Guam has undergone three COVID-19 case spikes since March 2020, largely driven by visitors carrying the virus. In response, the territory has enacted restrictions to stem the spread of COVID-19.