HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-07-15 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: July 15, 2020
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Wednesday, July 15tH
On today's update of COVID-19, the number of active cases, monitored by the
Department of Health, for Hawaii Island is nine. Of this, one is hospitalized. There is an
increase of three new cases since yesterday and all three are quarantined and
monitored by the Department of Health.
As reported by the Kona Community Hospital, a staff member was identified as positive
and measures are now being taken to test all staff members. Testing will commence
tomorrow at the hospital by Premier Medical Group and assisted by the County Task
Force headed by the County Fire Department. KCH reports that staff members
identified as close contacts with the positive case are on quarantine.
For your information, a drive through testing is scheduled for today in North Kona at the
Keauhou Shopping Center. Hours are from 9:00 in the morning `til 12:00 noon. Thank
you Alii Health for providing this service and the Hawaii National Guard and County
Task Force for helping. An 'Ohana food service is also scheduled in North Kohala at
the Kamehameha Park. Distribution begins at 10:00 this morning. Thank you Hawaii
Food Basket and their contributors for providing this service and the Hawaii National
Guard and County Task Force for helping.
The majority of states continue to see an increase of people being infected by the
Coronavirus. Hawaii State remains in a good place, but know how important it is for
everyone to continue to follow the preventive measures of face coverings, distancing,
gatherings, and cleanliness. As a reminder, wearing of face coverings is mandatory on
Hawaii Island.
Thank you for listening and be safe.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.