HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-11 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: August 11, 2020
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Incident: Coronavirus Update
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Tuesday, August 11th
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 South Kohala at the Waimea District
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 wonderful week.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.