2020-09-04 Coronavirus Update #2

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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 4, 2020 MEDIA UPDATE Incident: Coronavirus Update This is a Civil Defense message. Time: 1:00 PM Radio Frequency: Every Hour Update #: 2 This is a COVID-19 informational update for Friday afternoon, September 4th COVID-19 update as of noon today. The number of active cases, on Hawaii Island, reported and monitored by the Department of Health is two hundred and sixty-three (263). There are thirty-four (34) new cases of Coronavirus on Hawaii Island. At this date, for Hawaii Island, ten (10) are hospitalized and six deaths have been reported. In efforts to control the spread of the Coronavirus on Hawaii Island, the following are in effect: • Effective today, September 4th through September 19th, all beach and shoreline parks are closed. The activities of exercising, fishing, food gathering, use of restroom, shower facilities and access to the ocean will continue to be allowed. • Increased testing will continue throughout the Island. Remember the purpose of testing is to identify positive cases as early as possible and in this way help stop the spread of the virus and to provide early treatment. • The Hawaii County Police Department will continue their enforcement of the preventative polices of face coverings, distancing, and gatherings. With your help, we can stop the spread of the virus to keep your family, friends, and neighbors safe. Thank you for listening and have a safe Labor Day Weekend. This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.