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<br />CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: November 16, 2020 <br />MEDIA UPDATE Time: 12:00 PM <br />Radio Frequency: Every Hour <br /> Update #: 2 <br />Incident: Coronavirus Update <br />This is a Civil Defense message. <br />th <br />This is a COVID-19 informational update for Monday, November 16. <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 six (6). At this date, for Hawaii Island, ten (10) <br />are hospitalized. A total of forty-nine (49) deaths have been reported on Hawaii Island. Our <br />condolence to their family and friends and gratitude to those that cared for them during their <br />illness. <br />Hawaii Island has seen increased community transmitted cases of Coronavirus in recent <br />weeks. Department of Health data indicates that the new cases are concentrated in West <br />Hawaii and in many people under forty years old. Due to this data, increased testing, especially <br />in the Kona area, is being scheduled. By getting tested know that you are helping stop the <br />spread of this virus and helping to protect our families and community. We need your help to <br />keep this virus from hurting our community further. <br />This increase of coronavirus cases is of great concern and with the coming holidays and <br />traditional gatherings demonstrates the critical need for you to follow the preventive policies of <br />face coverings, distancing and gatherings. The community needs your help. Know that the <br />preventive policies are mandated and the Hawaii Police Department will continue the <br />enforcement of these policies. <br />On testing for tomorrow, Tuesday, there are no tests scheduled. However, an `Ohana food <br />service is scheduled at the Cooper Center in Volcano Village. <br />Thank you for listening and have a safe day. <br />This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />