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<br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 28, 2020 <br />MEDIA UPDATE Time: 8:00 AM <br />Radio Frequency: Every Hour <br /> Update #: 1 <br />Incident: Coronavirus Update <br />This is a Civil Defense message. <br />th <br />This is a COVID-19 informational update for Monday, September 28. <br />On today’s update of COVID-19, the number of new active cases, on Hawaii Island, reported <br />and monitored by the Department of Health is zero (0). An active case is defined as an <br />individual who has tested positive for the Coronavirus and is presently monitored by the <br />Department of Health. At this date, for Hawaii Island, fifteen (15) are hospitalized. The Hilo <br />Medical Center reports a total of twenty-eight (28) deaths for Hawaii Island. <br />For your information there are two Covid testing sites for today, the first in Hilo at the Afook <br />Chinen Civic, access through Kuawa Street and the second in North Kona at the Keauhou <br />Shopping Center. Both are from 9 this morning ‘til 12 noon. <br />In efforts to control the spread of the Coronavirus on Hawaii Island, increased testing will <br />continue throughout the Island. When you are tested know that you are helping to stop the <br />spread of the virus. The cooperation and participation by residents throughout the island has <br />been tremendous. Thank you. <br />Hawaii County Police Department will continue their enforcement of the preventative polices of <br />face coverings, distancing, and gatherings. Know that these policies are mandated and will be <br />enforced. While on patrol, Police Officers will provide face coverings to people they encounter <br />who do not have one. Please accept this kuleana to make Hawaii Safe. <br />Thank you for listening and have a safe week. <br />This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency. <br /> <br />