As a precautionary measure on March 17, Governor Torres shut schools and government offices.[7] The continuation of daily United Airlines' nonstop flights from Guam 120 miles away led to all arriving individuals suspected of coronavirus symptoms to be placed in quarantine at the Kanoa Resort.[8] Circa 16 March governor Ralph Torres temporarily closed all schools and government offices.[9] A government task force has also been set up to monitor the situation.[10]