2020-09-27 Civil Defense PSA for Sunday am, September 27 -- press release

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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 27, 2020 MEDIA UPDATE Time: 8:00 AM Radio Frequency: Every Hour Update #: 1 Incident: Coronavirus Update This is a Civil Defense message. th This is a COVID-19 informational update for Sunday, September 27. On today’s update of COVID-19, the number of new active cases, on Hawaii Island, reported and monitored by the Department of Health is seven (7). At this date, for Hawaii Island, sixteen (16) are hospitalized. The Hilo Medical Center reports a total of twenty-eight (28) deaths for Hawaii Island. Twenty-six (26) are from the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home. Our prayers and condolences to the families of these veterans. The Governor of Hawaii has announced that the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation will be assuming the management of the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home from the Avalon Health Care Group. The transition will begin soon, but will take some time before it is in full effect. The highest priority will be placed on a smooth transition in consideration of the residents and staff. The services of the Veterans Administration “Tiger Team” will continue to assist with operations during this transition. In efforts to control the spread of the Coronavirus on Hawaii Island, 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. The cooperation and participation by residents throughout the island has been tremendous. Thank you. The test schedule will be posted when finalized. Remember, the preventive policies of distancing, gatherings and the wearing of face masks are mandatory on Hawaii Island. Only together, can we stop the spread of the virus to keep our family, friends, and community safe. Please accept this kuleana to make Hawaii Safe. Thank you for listening and have a safe day. This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.