2020-03-04 Coronavirus Update #2

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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY MEDIA UPDATE Incident: Coronavirus Update Message This is a Civil Defense message. Date: March 4, 2020 Time: 3:OOpm Frequency: Every 3 hours Update #: 2 This is a Coronavirus informational update for Wednesday, March 4 at 3:OOpm. The following is a Department of Health Update: Department of Health along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a statement that the cruise ship Grand Princess which was docked in Hilo Feb. 29 did not pose a health risk to Hawaii. A crewmember from the ship who was reported ill prior to arriving in Hawaii was taken to the Hilo Medical Center and tested negative for Coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention along with the United States Coast Guard, Department of Health, and Civil Defense will continue to monitor the situation with the Grand Princess which is heading to San Francisco. • The Department of Health reports there are NO cases of Coronavirus in the State of Hawaii. • The Department of Health has NO Health Advisories for the State of Hawaii at this time. The following National travel policies are in effect: • The Department of State "Do Not Travel" advisories for China and Iran remain in effect, "Reconsider Travel" advisories have been issued for Italy, Mongolia, and South Korea, and "Exercise Increased Caution Travel" advisories continue for Hong Kong, Japan, and Macau. • In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend you not travel to China, Iran, Italy, and South Korea. • For your information, as the coronavirus conditions change rapidly, you should verify Department of State and CDC travel and health advisories for where you are going before finalizing your travel plans. AS A REMINDER: Good hygiene practices are the best prevention measures for coronavirus. Remember to maintain distance and cover your cough and sneezing. Washing your hands often and thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water is good practice to follow. Additionally, your help is needed to prevent rumors about Coronavirus. Make sure your information is up-to- date and comes from a credible source. For more information regarding Coronavirus 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. Your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency will continue to give you daily updates and you will be notified of any changes that may affect your safety. Thank you for listening. This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.