HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-15 Coronavirus Update CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: February 15, 2020
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Incident: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Message
This is a Civil Defense message.
This is a Coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19, informational update for
Saturday, February 15 at 9:00 in the morning.
The Department of Health confirms that there are NO cases of COVID-19 reported
in Hawaii at this time.
Regarding yesterday's report of a visitor to Maui and Oahu testing positive for
COVID-19 upon returning to Japan, the Department of Health confirms that he
did not travel to Hawaii Island. The investigation is ongoing to determine his
exact itinerary and people he may have come into contact with.
AS A REMINDER:
There are no specific antiviral treatments or vaccines to prevent COVID-19. The
best way to prevent any respiratory illness including the flu and COVID-19 is to
practice everyday preventive actions, which includes staying home when you are
sick.
Your help is needed to prevent rumors and to ensure accurate information is
obtained by and validated with official sources. For more information regarding
COVID-19, visit:
• Department of Health website at .heal.t. e_ . . f.I or,
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at .:.cd.c..:.g.2y.
• You may also call the Department of Health at 974-6001 or after-hours at
211.
You will be notified of any changes that may affect your safety.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.