HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-08 Coronavirus Update Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
This is a COVID-19 informational update for Saturday, August 8th
On today's update of COVID-19, the number of active cases monitored by the
Department of Health is ten. This is an increase of two new cases for the Island of
Hawaii and monitored by the Department of Health. At this date for Hawaii Island, no
one is hospitalized.
For your information, there will be a drive-up Coronavirus testing at Civic Auditorium in
Hilo today from 9 this morning to 1 this afternoon. Please access off Manono Street.
Mahalo Premier Medical Group and the County Task Force for making this happen.
The Island of Oahu has seen a large increase in the number of positive cases due to
gatherings. We need your help in taking special care when socializing and gathering.
Do know special events, such as concerts and all other large gatherings, do require a
permit.
Everyone must do their part by following the preventive measures of face coverings,
cleanliness, keeping yourself healthy, of staying at home when sick, and distancing.
Thank you for taking the effort to keep our neighbors, friends, family and community
safe.
As a reminder, do know the wearing of face masks is mandatory on the Island of Hawaii
and please remember to vote.
Thank you for listening, have a safe weekend.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.