HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-03 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: June 3, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
Time: 08:30 AM
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Update #: 1
This is a COVID-19 informational update for Wednesday, June 3rd
On today's report of COVID-19, the number of active cases for Hawaii Island stands at
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. This format, reporting
only active cases status, will be used in the daily update.
For your information, a drive through testing is scheduled for today in Ka'u at the St.
Jude Church in Ocean View. Hours are from 10:00 this morning `til 2:00 afternoon.
Thank you Aloha Kona Urgent Care for providing this free service and to the Hawaii
National Guard and the County Task Force for helping.
The Island and State have done very well in minimizing the spread of Coronavirus. This
has allowed Hawaii to go forward and has been identified by the Johns Hopkins
University as tied with Montana for the lowest per capita infection rate in the Nation.
Ongoing forward, know that the virus threat remains and we need to continue to follow
the prevention policies of face coverings, distancing, and gatherings. A grateful thank
you to the community of Hawaii for doing your part to keep Hawaii safe and together.
Thank you for listening. Have a safe day in beautiful Hawaii.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.