HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-20 Hawaii County Mayor Submits Rule 11 to Governor, Reducing Gathering Size -- v2 press release
Roy Takemoto
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of the Mayor
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August 20, 2020
NEWS RELEASE
Hawai‘i County Mayor Submits Rule 11 to Governor, Reducing Gathering Size
In light of increased numbers of COVID-19 in our community, Hawai‘i County Mayor
Harry Kim has submitted his COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 11, to Governor Ige for
review and approval.
Mayor Kim is asking the Governor to approve Rule 11, which would accomplish the
following:
1. Extend the COVID-19 emergency period to September 30, 2020;
2. Limit social gathering group sizes to 10 persons indoors and 10 persons
outdoors;
3. Reduce group sizes of sports practices to 25 persons (from 35), and competitive
play to 50 persons (from 100); and
4. Continue the self-quarantine requirements for all travel to Hawai‘i Island.
“We all need to work together to stem the tide of cases in Hawai‘i County, to protect our
community,” said Mayor Kim. ”Please know that we can all do our part to make it better,
by avoiding gatherings, wearing face coverings, and practice social distancing.”
“This is a community issue, and we need the community’s help. Our response to any
positive cases is to identify and isolate the people involved,” the Mayor said.
The public is reminded to stay at home and do not go to work if you are sick. Take care
of yourselves by exercising, staying hydrated, and get proper amounts of rest. If you
have COVID-19 symptoms, contact your doctor.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.