HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-15 Coronavirus Update Incident: Coronavirus Update Message
This is a Civil Defense message.
This is a Coronavirus informational update for Sunday, March 15 at 9:00 in the morning.
On Department of Health Updates:
• Department of Health reports that there are no cases of coronavirus on Hawaii Island.
• Department of Health reports this morning that there are 2 new presumptive cases of coronavirus in the State
of Hawaii; 1 on Oahu and 1 on Maui. Tests were conducted at private laboratories and are currently pending
confirmation at a state public health laboratory. Both individuals on Oahu and Maui are in isolation and under
Department of Health observation.
Update on Cargo Shipping:
• As for the supply of goods into the State of Hawaii,the Department of Transportation and our shipping
companies confirm transportation operations from the west coast and inter-island will remain as scheduled and
there is no need to hoard food.
• Please continue following general hygiene practices, such as using soap and water when available,to help curb
shortages.
• To avoid shortages and assure supplies of sanitation and cleaning products are available for all,we ask for your
help to limit your number of items and be mindful of others when purchasing.
The following is a Community Advisory on Keeping Hawaii Safe:
• As a reminder,the community must come together and take action to prevent the spread of coronavirus to our
Island. You can make a difference right now by staying informed,following health advisories, and taking action
to protect yourself and your family.
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.
Have a safe day.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.