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MEDIA UPDATE
Incident: Coronavirus Update Message
This is a Civil Defense message.
Date: March 5, 2020
Time: 9:00 AM
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Update #: 1
This is a Coronavirus informational update for Thursday, March 5 at 9:00 in the morning.
The following is a Department of Health Update:
• The Department of Health reports there are NO cases of Coronavirus in the State of Hawaii.
• The Department of Health has NO Health Advisories for the State of Hawaii at this time.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention along with the United States Coast Guard, Department of
Health, and Civil Defense will continue to monitor the situation with the Grand Princess as authorities continue
their investigation.
The following National travel policies are in effect:
• The Department of State "Do Not Travel" advisories for China and Iran remain in effect, "Reconsider Travel"
advisories have been issued for Italy, Mongolia, and South Korea, and "Exercise Increased Caution Travel"
advisories continue for Hong Kong, Japan, and Macau.
• In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend you not travel to China, Iran, Italy, and
South Korea.
• For your information, as the coronavirus conditions change rapidly, you should verify Department of State and
CDC travel and health advisories for where you are going before finalizing your travel plans.
AS A REMINDER:
• People returning to Hawaii from travel outside the State, if you feel sick with flu-like symptoms, the Department
of Health recommends the following measures be taken;
• Stay home from work or school.
• Avoid contact with others.
• Seek medical care with your doctor or emergency room.
• And, before you go to the doctor's office or emergency room, call ahead to tell them of your symptoms.
Additionally, your help is needed to prevent rumors about Coronavirus. Make sure your information is up-to-date and
comes from a credible source. For more information regarding Coronavirus 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.
Your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency will continue to give you daily updates and you will be notified of any
changes that may affect your safety.
Thank you for listening.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.