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HomeMy WebLinkAboutModified copy of 20-06-01 Joint Statement re George Floyd State executive-branch leaders extend aloha to family and friends of George Floyd FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2020 “We join in mourning the tragic death of George Floyd and send our aloha to his family and friends. We understand the sadness, disappointment, anger and fear that so many across our nation live with daily. And we stand with those peacefully protesting long-standing injustices. Diversity is highly valued in Hawaiʻi, and we believe our residents can show the world how to live together respectfully.” (when final will drop in e-sig) ______________________ David Y. Ige Governor, State of Hawaiʻi Mayor Kirk Caldwell Mayor, City and County of Honolulu Mayor Michael P. Victorino Mayor, County of Maui Mayor Harry Kim Mayor, County of Hawai‘i ### Media Contacts: Jodi Leong Deputy Communications Director/Press Secretary Office of the Governor Office: 808-586-0043 jodi.c.leong@hawaii.gov Janet Snyder Public Relations Specialist Office of the Mayor, County of Hawai‘i Office; 808-961-8211 janet.snyder@hawaiicounty.gov CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: June 24, 2020 MEDIA UPDATE Time: 08:30 AM Radio Frequency: Every 2 Hours Update #: 1 Incident: Coronavirus Update This is a Civil Defense message. th This is a COVID-19 update for Wednesday, June 24. On today’s update of COVID-19, the number of active cases for Hawaii Island, monitored by the Department of Health, is three. The one increase from yesterday has been identified as travel related and emphasizes the importance of caution while traveling. At this date, for Hawaii Island, no one is hospitalized. For your information, an `ohana food service is scheduled for today in Puna at the Cooper Center in Volcano. Distribution will start at 10:00 this morning. Mahalo Hawaii Food Basket, their contributors, the Hawaii National Guard, Sherriff’s Department, and County Task Force for helping to provide this service. As the State moves forward it is critical to continue the preventive measures of distancing, gatherings, cleanliness, and face coverings. And don’t forget to maintain social connections with the Kupuna. All of these policies have one goal; to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Thank you for listening and thank you for doing your part to keep Hawaii safe. Take care of yourself and have a safe day. This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.