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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 26, 2020 <br />MEDIA UPDATE <br />Incident: Coronavirus Update <br />This is a Civil Defense message. <br />Uri IT -3 EVITIFTANTA <br />Radio Frequency: Every Hour <br />Update #: 1 <br />This is a COVID-19 informational update for Saturday, September 26tH <br />On today's update of COVID-19, the number of new active cases, on Hawaii Island, <br />reported and monitored by the Department of Health is two (2). At this date, for Hawaii <br />Island, sixteen (16) are hospitalized. The Hilo Medical Center reports a total of twenty- <br />eight (28) deaths for Hawaii Island. Twenty-six (26) are from the Yukio Okutsu <br />Veterans Home. Our prayers and condolences to the families of these veterans. <br />The Governor of Hawaii has announced that the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation <br />will be assuming the management of the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home from the Avalon <br />Health Care Group. The transition will begin soon, but will take some time before it is in <br />full effect. The highest priority will be placed on a smooth transition in consideration of <br />the residents and staff. The services of the Veterans Administration "Tiger Team" will <br />continue to assist with operations during this transition. <br />Only together, can we stop the spread of the virus to keep our family, friends, and <br />community safe. Please accept this kuleana to make Hawaii Safe. <br />Thank you for listening and have a safe day. <br />This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency. <br />