HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-26 Civil Defense PSA for Wednesday am, August 26 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: August 26, 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 Wednesday morning, August 26.
On today’s update of COVID-19, the number of active cases, on Hawaii Island, reported
and monitored by the Department of Health is seventy-one. There are ten 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, thirteen are hospitalized.
This morning information on COVID-19 shows a continuous increase of positive cases
to Hawaii Island and especially to the community of Hilo.
This spread can be contained and stopped without adding further restrictions or “Stay at
Home” policies. This can be accomplished by all following the preventive policies of
distancing, gatherings and face coverings.
Especially for our children and Kupuna, who depend on us, we need to do our part to
keep our home safe. The County Task Force will ramp up programs of disinfecting and
spraying, assisting and inspection of businesses, and enforcement of polices. County
sponsored testing will be increased and continued as long as needed. A special thank
you to the people of Keaukaha who turned out in huge numbers to be tested. This is a
community issue and needs the community involvement to make a difference.
The situation in Hilo is a very serious one and we must all do our part to stop the spread
of the virus. For family, friends and community do your part to keep our home safe. We
need your help in following the guidance of prevention.
Thank you for listening and take care.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.