HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-07 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: August 7, 2020
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Friday, August 7th
On today's update of COVID-19, the number of active cases monitored by the
Department of Health is eight. This is an increase of one and has been identified as
travel related. At this date, for Hawaii Island, no one is hospitalized.
For your information, a drive through testing is scheduled today in North Kona at the
Keauhou Shopping Center. Hours are from 9.00am `til 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 today in South Kohala at the
Waimea District Park. Distribution begins at 10.00am. Thank you Hawaii Food Basket
and their contributors for providing this service and the Hawaii National Guard and the
County Task Force for helping.
Due to the high increase of positive cases on Oahu, the State will reinstate the fourteen -
day quarantine for inter -island travel on Tuesday, August 11. Details are being finalized
and will be provided when available. At this time, no policies have been changed for
Hawaii Island.
It is so critical that everyone follow the preventive polices already in place. Do know
that night clubs, large indoor venues and large outdoor venues remain closed. Special
events, such as concerts, require a permit. Please follow the policies of face coverings,
distancing, gatherings, cleanliness, keeping yourself healthy and of staying at home
when sick.
As a reminder, do know the wearing of face masks is mandatory on the Island of
Hawaii.
Thank you for listening, have a safe weekend.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.