HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-29 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 29, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
This is a COVID-19 information update for Friday, May 29th.
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On today's report of COVID-19, the total number of people who tested positive for
Hawaii Island is 82. All 82 have been cleared as recovered leaving no active cases for
Hawaii Island. Thank you for your help.
As of this date, a total of 7,417 people have been tested on Hawaii Island. Testing will
continue island wide and is key in preventing the spread of Coronavirus. Remember
early testing means early detection and early care and helps stop the spread of this
virus.
For your information, a drive through testing will be held today in North Kona at the Old
Airport. Hours are from 9 this morning `til 1 this afternoon. Thank you Premier Medical
for providing this free service and the Hawaii National Guard and County Task Force for
helping.
As announced, due to the communities' good work, opening of medium risk businesses
such as salons, restaurants, barber shops, and fitness gyms may begin June 1St.
Places of worship may reopen on Saturday, May 30th. Individual opening dates will be
dependent on their readiness to meet the requirements of safety. If assistance is
needed, please call Hawaii County Task Force at 935-0031
Ongoing forward, please continue following the policies of prevention and keeping
yourself physically and emotionally healthy.
Thank you for listening.
Thank you for helping keep our community safe as we go forward.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.