HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-07-27 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: July 27, 2020
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Incident: Coronavirus Update
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Monday, July 27th
On today's update of COVID-19, the number of active cases, monitored by the
Department of Health, for Hawaii Island is four. Of this, one remains hospitalized. An
active case is defined as an individual who has tested positive for the Coronavirus and
is presently monitored by the Department of Health.
For your information, 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.
On July 20th Kona Community Hospital staff were retested for the coronavirus as part of
a series of tests to ensure that they staff is free of the virus. All tests returned negative
results. Thank you Kona Community Hospital for taking the steps to keep us safe and
to the Premier Medical Group, Hawaii National Guard and County Task Force for
making this possible.
On Hurricane Douglas, all threats to the Island and State of Hawaii have passed. All
field reports show no impacts to the Island of Hawaii. All services and activities will
open per their normal schedules.
We were fortunate to have minimal impacts from Hurricane Douglas; however, the
Coronavirus remains a threat so it is 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.
Thank you for listening and have a safe week.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.