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This is a Civil Defense message. <br /> This is an information update on the Coronavirus for Tuesday, February 4 at 12 noon. <br /> A partnership was formed of key agencies of your Federal, State, and County Government, along <br /> with the medical community to ensure you receive timely and accurate information about the <br /> coronavirus. This partnership is committed to providing the residents of Hawaii County the most <br /> reliable and accurate information available. As part of this partnership, an informational pamphlet <br /> is being developed that addresses the most frequently asked questions and will be ready for <br /> distribution this Friday. <br /> Information provided by Civil Defense will be primarily: <br /> • What you need to know about the Coronavirus, <br /> • Health advisories and actions taken by government. <br /> At this time, the following actions have been taken by governments: <br /> • China has restricted travel within their country in an effort to contain the virus. <br /> • The U.S. Government has restricted entry of passengers that have recently been in China <br /> and discourages travel to China. <br /> • State Health and State Transportation officials are working closely with the Center for <br /> Disease Control and Prevention to monitor and screen inbound passengers at Honolulu <br /> International Airport for any individuals that may have been affected by the virus. <br /> • The Department of Health has not reported any cases of coronavirus in Hawaii. Medical <br /> advisories have been issued to health providers across the State. The Department of Health <br /> urges you to understand that the coronavirus is similar to seasonal flu. As with any flu, wash <br /> your hands thoroughly, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or <br /> sneezing, stay home from work or school if you are sick, avoid close contact with sick <br /> individuals, and see your doctor if feeling ill. <br /> Daily updates on issues that may affect you on the coronavirus will be provided by Civil Defense. <br /> For more information, please call: <br /> • Civil Defense at 935-0031, <br /> • Department of Health at 974-6001, <br /> • Department of Health After-hours at 211 <br /> This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency. <br />