HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-01 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: June 1, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE
Incident: Coronavirus Update
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Monday, June 1St
On today's report of COVID-19, the number of active cases for Hawaii Island is zero.
An active case is defined as an individual who has tested positive for the COVID-19
virus and is being monitored by the Department of Health. Again, the number of active
cases is zero at this date for the Island of Hawaii. This format, reporting only active
cases status, will now be used in the daily update.
For your information, a drive through testing is scheduled today in North Kona at the
Keauhou Shopping Center. Hours are from 8:00 this morning `til 12:00 noon. Thank
you Alii Health for providing this free service and the Hawaii National Guard and
County Task Force for helping. Additionally, an Ohana Food Service is scheduled
today in Ka'u at the Na'alehu Shopping Center. Hours are from 10:00 this morning `til
12:00 noon. Thank you Hawaii Food Basket and their partners for making this possible
and the Hawaii Police, Hawaii National Guard, and State Sheriffs for helping.
The Island and State of Hawaii are to be commended in their work to minimize the
spread of the Coronavirus. Ongoing forward, know that the virus threat remains and the
community needs to continue following the preventive policies to stop the spread of the
virus. A huge and grateful thank you to the community of Hawaii for doing your part to
keep our home safe.
Thank you for listening and please stay safe.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.