HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-22 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: August 22, 2020
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Saturday, August 22nd
On today's update of COVID-19, the number of active cases, on Hawaii Island,
monitored by the Department of Health is thirty-seven. There are twelve 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, four are hospitalized.
Hawaii Island has seen daily increases of positive cases for the past two weeks. Most
of these recent cases were transmitted within the community and Department of Health
data shows the majority of these new cases have been identified as Hilo based.
A review is underway to see what policy changes need to occur to address the growing
spread of the virus. Effective yesterday, indoor and outdoor gatherings are limited to no
more than ten (10) persons. This does not apply to family gatherings of the same
household, nor to faith based worship services. For any questions, please call Civil
Defense at 935-0031. In all gatherings face coverings must be worn and physical
distance of six (6) feet must be maintained. We must all get better, this is a serious
situation developing in Hilo and only you can help stop the spread of this virus. We
need your help in following the guidance of prevention. This is of gatherings, distancing
and face coverings.
Thank you for listening and have a safe weekend.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.