HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-16 Mayor's PSA for Saturday am, May 16 -- testing in Kona and Kapa'au -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 16, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 8:30 AM
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Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is an important message from Hawaii County Alerts and Notifications:
This is a Civil Defense message.
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This is a COVID-19 information update for Saturday morning, May 16.
On today’s report of COVID-19, the total number of people tested positive remains at
75. All 75 have been cleared by the Department of Health as recovered, leaving no
active cases on the Island of Hawaii.
It is understood that reports have been released of a new positive case for Hawaii
Island yesterday by the Department of Health. This case was identified as a false
positive by the Department of Health this morning. Again, for Hawaii Island, at this date,
there are no active cases.
For your information, drive thru testing will be held in North Kohala today at
Kamehameha Park. Hours are from 9 this morning until 1 this afternoon. Thank you
Premier Medical Group and supporting agencies for providing this free service.
A drive thru testing will also be held in North Kona today at the Pottery Terrace. Hours
are from 8 this morning until 12 noon. Thank you Aloha Kona Urgent Care for providing
this free service.
Know that all policies of distancing, face coverings, cleanliness, and personal health
remains in effect. Thank you for doing your part to keep Hawaii safe.
Thank you for listening and a humble and grateful recognition of all service personnel
on this National Armed Forces Day.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense.