HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-08 Coronavirus UpdateThis is a Civil Defense Message.
This is a COVID-19 informational update for Friday morning, May 81n
On today's report on COVID-19 the total number of people who tested positive for Hawaii Island
is 74. From this, 72 have been cleared as recovered with the remaining 2 quarantined at home
and monitored by the Department of Health. At this date, for Hawaii Island no one is
hospitalized.
For your information, a drive through testing will be conducted in South Kohala today at the
Waimea District Park. Hours are from 9:00 this morning until 1:00 this afternoon. An added
antibody testing will be offered with a charge. Please check with your insurance provider if this
will be covered. The basic test remains free. Thank you, Premier Medical Group, Hope
Services, National Guard, and the County Task Force for helping.
Know that all the policies of distancing, gathering, face covering, cleanliness, and personal
health remains in effect. Please do continue the good work of following these preventative
policies to keep Hawaii safe.
Thank you for your help, thank you for listening.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense.