HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-07-24 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: July 24, 2020
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Friday, July 24th
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 remains hospitalized.
There are two new cases on Hawaii Island.
For your information, there is an 'Ohana food service today in Hamakua at the Honokaa
Sports Complex. Distribution begins at 10:00 in the morning. Thank you Hawaii Food
Basket and their contributors for making this possible and the Hawaii National Guard
and County Task Force for helping. There is also a drive through testing scheduled in
North Kona at the Keauhou Shopping Center. Hours are from 9:00 in the morning `til
noon. Thank you Alii Health for providing this service and the Hawaii National Guard
and County Task Force for helping.
The Coronavirus remains a threat so it is so important that you continue to follow the
preventive measures of face coverings, distancing, gatherings, and cleanliness
throughout the day. You should also stay at home if you do not feel well to help keep
your neighbors, friends and family safe. As a reminder, the wearing of face masks is
mandatory on the Island of Hawaii.
Civil Defense will postpone further Coronavirus updates while we provide you with
information about Hurricane Douglas. Please call Civil Defense if you have any
questions about Coronavirus.
Thank you for listening and do your part to keep Hawaii safe.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.