HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-18 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: August 18, 2020
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Incident: Coronavirus Update
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Tuesday, August 18th
On today's update of COVID-19, the number of active cases, on Hawaii Island,
monitored by the Department of Health is twenty. There are three new cases of
Coronavirus on Hawaii Island. These cases are now isolated and monitored by the
Department of Health. At this date, for Hawaii Island, one person is hospitalized.
Hawaii Island has seen daily increases of positive cases over the past two weeks. Most
of these recent cases are not travel related which means the virus is being transmitted
within the community. As other islands begin measures to slow the spread of the virus
by limiting activities, we ask for your help in maintaining our beautiful lifestyle on Hawaii
Island by following the preventive policies. As a reminder, outdoor gatherings are limited
to 100 people and indoor gatherings are limited to 50 people. Within these groups,
please continue practicing the policies of physical distancing, cleanliness, and wearing
of face coverings.
By following these guidelines, we can continue enjoying our parks, beaches, and time
with our family, friends, and neighbors.
Thank you for listening, have a safe week and be well.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.