HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-10 Coronavirus UpdateThis is a Civil Defense message.
This is a Coronavirus informational update for Monday, February 10th at 9 in the
morning.
The County of Hawaii and the Department of Health are working closely together
to provide you timely and accurate information on the coronavirus.
To prevent and mitigate the spread of the virus, U.S federal and state officials, the
Department of Health, and the Department of Transportation have in place the
following measures;
• The U.S. State Department Level 4 Travel Advisory to U.S. Citizens for travel to
China remains in effect. This Level 4 Travel Advisory means do not travel to
China.
• State Health and State Transportation officials together with the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention continue to monitor and screen inbound
passengers at Honolulu International Airport for any individuals that may have
been affected by the virus.
• And, the Department of Health continues to coordinate with healthcare
facilities to ensure hospitals and healthcare providers are up to date on
infection control, in the event a person with the virus is identified.
At this time, the Department of Health has NOT issued an advisory to the general
public and reports that there are NO cases of the coronavirus in Hawaii.
If you need additional information on the coronavirus, please call:
• Department of Health at 974-6001;
• Or, Department of Health after-hours at 211
Thank you for listening.
This is your Hawai'i County Civil Defense Agency.