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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: February 15, 2020 <br /> MEDIA UPDATE Time: 9:00am <br /> Frequency: Every 3 hours <br /> Update #: 1 <br /> Incident: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Message <br /> This is a Civil Defense message. <br /> This is a Coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19, informational update for <br /> Saturday, February 15 at 9:00 in the morning. <br /> The Department of Health confirms that there are NO cases of COVID-19 reported <br /> in Hawaii at this time. <br /> Regarding yesterday's report of a visitor to Maui and Oahu testing positive for <br /> COVID-19 upon returning to Japan, the Department of Health confirms that he <br /> did not travel to Hawaii Island. The investigation is ongoing to determine his <br /> exact itinerary and people he may have come into contact with. <br /> AS A REMINDER: <br /> There are no specific antiviral treatments or vaccines to prevent COVID-19. The <br /> best way to prevent any respiratory illness including the flu and COVID-19 is to <br /> practice everyday preventive actions, which includes staying home when you are <br /> sick. <br /> Your help is needed to prevent rumors and to ensure accurate information is <br /> obtained by and validated with official sources. For more information regarding <br /> COVID-19, visit: <br /> • Department of Health website at .heal.t. e_ . . f.I or, <br /> • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at .:.cd.c..:.g.2y. <br /> • You may also call the Department of Health at 974-6001 or after-hours at <br /> 211. <br /> You will be notified of any changes that may affect your safety. <br /> This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency. <br />