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MEDIA UPDATE
Incident: Coronavirus -19 Update Message
This is a Civil Defense message.
Date: February 19, 2020
Time: 11:00 am
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Update #: 1
This is a Coronavirus -19 informational update for Wednesday, February 19 at 11:00 in the
morning.
The Department of Health confirms that there are NO cases of Coronavirus -19 reported in
Hawaii at this time. Regarding the Japanese visitor who tested positive for Coronavirus -19, at
this time, no individuals with prolonged close contact have been identified in Hawaii. Casual
contacts are not at risk have been interviewed and are not in need of monitoring. The
Department of Health confirms that the individual did not travel to Hawaii Island.
The following transportation policies remain in effect:
• The U.S. Department of State continues to advise U.S. citizens to not travel to China.
• The U.S. temporary entry ban of foreign nationals who have traveled in China remains in
effect.
• And, mandatory quarantine of U.S. citizens returning to the U.S. from China also
remains in effect.
AS A REMINDER:
• Travelers returning from China should stay at home and monitor their health for
fourteen days from the time they left China. If you become ill, stay at home and contact
the Department of Health and a health care provider immediately and indicate your
recent travel to China.
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. 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.
Thank you for listening.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.