2020-02-21 Coronavirus Update #1

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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY MEDIA UPDATE Incident: Coronavirus -19 Update Message This is a Civil Defense message. Date: February 21, 2020 Time: 9:00 am Frequency: Every 3 hours Update #: 1 This is a Coronavirus -19 informational update for Friday, February 21 at 9:00 in the morning. The Department of Health confirms that there are NO cases of Coronavirus -19 reported in Hawaii at this time. The following transportation policies are in effect: • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued precautions for traveling to Japan and Hong Kong. • The U.S. Department of State continues to advise U.S. citizens to not travel to China. • The U.S. temporary entry ban of foreign nationals who have traveled to China in the last 14 days remains in effect. • And, isolation/quarantine policies for U.S. citizens returning to the U.S. from China also remain in effect. There are No Department of Health Advisories to the general public at this time. AS A REMINDER: The DOH reminds the public that there are no specific antiviral treatments or vaccines to prevent Coronavirus -19. The best way to prevent any respiratory illness including the flu and Coronavirus -19 is to practice everyday preventive actions that include: • Stay home when you are sick • Avoid close contact with people who are sick Additionally, your help is needed to prevent rumors about Coronavirus -19. Make sure your information is up-to-date and comes from a credible source. For more information regarding Coronavirus -19, visit: • Department of Health website at www.health.hawaii.gov or, • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov. • You may also call the Department of Health at 974-6001 or after-hours at 211. You will be notified of any changes that may affect your safety. Thank you for listening. This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.