HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-03 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: August 3, 2020
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Monday, August 3rd
On today's update of COVID-19, the number of active cases for Hawaii Island is one.
This increase of one is travel related which emphasizes the importance of exercising
caution of traveling. At this date, for Hawaii Island, no one is 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 is scheduled today for 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. S&G Labs is also offering testing Monday through Friday at the Pines
Plaza Shopping Mall in Kailua-Kona. Hours are from 8:30 `til 11:00 in the morning.
Do understand that many states are continuing to experience increased numbers of
Coronavirus cases, including the State of Hawaii. Hawaii County continues to do very
well, but do know that the threat is still out there. Know the importance of continuing to
follow the preventive measures of face coverings, cleanliness, keeping yourself healthy,
of staying at home when sick, and special care of gatherings and distancing. Your help
is so needed to keep Hawaii safe. Thank you for making the effort to keep our
neighbors, friends, family, and community safe. We must all do our part.
As a reminder, do know the wearing of face masks is mandatory on the Island of
Hawaii.
Thank you for listening, have a productive and safe week.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.