HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-17 Coronavirus Update Incident: Coronavirus-19 Update Message
This is a Civil Defense message.
This is a Coronavirus-19 informational update for Monday, February 17 at 9:00 in the
morning.
The Department of Health confirms that there are NO cases of Coronavirus-19
reported in Hawaii at this time. As previously reported, the Department of Health
continues to gather facts and interview individuals related to the Japanese visitor that
was confirmed to have Coronavirus-19. The Department of Health confirms that the
individual did not travel to Hawaii Island. At this time, no individuals with prolonged
close contact with the Japanese visitor have been identified in Hawaii. The
Department of Health, along with state, federal, and international partners, continues
to investigate this case.
The following Department of Transportation policies remain in effect:
• The U.S. Department of State continues to advise U.S. citizens to not travel to
China.
• The only individuals allowed into the U.S. from China are U.S. citizens and will
undergo a mandatory quarantine.
AS A REMINDER:
The best way to prevent any respiratory illness, including the flu and Coronavirus- 19,
is to practice everyday preventive actions to include:
• Take extra measures to keep your hands clean.
• Practice cough and sneeze etiquette (maintain distance, cover coughs and
sneezes).
Additionally, your help is needed to prevent rumors about Coronavirus-19. Make sure
your information is up-to-date and comes from a credible source. Misinformation can
do so much harm. For more information regarding Coronavirus-19, visit:
• Department of Health website at www.health.hawaii.gov or,
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov.
• 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.
Have a safe Presidents Day.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.