HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-05 Coronavirus UpdateThis is a Civil Defense message.
This is a Coronavirus informational update for Wednesday afternoon, February 5.
The Department of Health reports there are NO cases of the novel coronavirus
(2019-nCoV) in Hawaii.
To reduce your risk, be aware of the following actions you can take:
• If you have been to China in the last fourteen days and you have a fever,
cough, or difficulty breathing, contact your doctor.
• The Center for Disease Control and Prevention does not currently
recommend the use of facemasks among the general public.
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water and cover your cough and
sneezing with a tissue and dispose in the trash.
The County of Hawaii has prepared an Informational pamphlet on the most
frequently asked questions about the coronavirus. Pamphlet distribution will
begin this Friday at schools, senior centers, libraries, and county offices.
Be aware that an inaccurate claim of an infected person at the Hilo Medical
Center was posted on social media yesterday. Help us prevent the spread of
misinformation by confirming information with official sources. The Department
of Health and the Civil Defense Agency are available to answer your questions.
For more information, please call:
• Civil Defense at 935-0031,
• Department of Health at 974-6001,
• Department of Health After-hours at 211
Thank you for listening.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.