HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-11 Civil Defense PSA for Tuesday am, August 11 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: August 11, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 08:00 AM
Radio Frequency: Every 2 Hours
Update #: 1
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Tuesday, August 11.
On today’s update of COVID-19, the number of active cases monitored by the Department of
Health is sixteen. These two new cases for the Island of Hawaii are now isolated and are being
monitored by the Department of Health. At this date for Hawaii Island, no one is hospitalized
An `Ohana food service is scheduled today in North Kohala at the Kamehameha
Park. Distribution begins at 10:00 am.
Do know that the State of Hawaii has reinstated the 14-day quarantine for inter-island travel
effective today. Information on the revised inter-island quarantine exemptions are available at
the Civil Defense website or by calling Civil Defense at 935-0031.
The high increase of positive cases on Oahu have been identified as closely related to people
disregarding the policies of gatherings, distancing and face coverings. This demonstrates how
easy the virus can spread and the need of your help in following the policies of
prevention. Thank you for doing your part 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.
Thank you for listening, have a great day.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.