HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-29 Civil Defense PSA for Friday am, May 29 -- testing at Old Airport Park in Kona today -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: May 29, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 08:00 AM
Radio Frequency: Every 2
Hours
Update #: 1
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
This is a COVID-19 information update for Friday, May 29th.
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
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salons, restaurants, barber shops, and fitness gyms may begin June 1. Places of worship may
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reopen on Saturday, May 30. 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.