HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-29 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: August 29, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE
Incident: Coronavirus Update
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Saturday morning, August 29th
On today's update of COVID-19, the number of active cases, on Hawaii Island, reported
and monitored by the Department of Health is one hundred and sixteen (116). There are
twenty-six (26) 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 (13) are hospitalized.
For your information, there are two drive up testing sites today. First, in Hilo at the
Prince Kuhio Shopping Mall parking lot across from Macy's. Hours are from 9:00 in the
morning `til 1:00 this afternoon. Second, in South Kohala at the Waikoloa Elementary
and Middle School. Hours are from 9:00 in the morning `til 1:00 this afternoon.
In efforts to control the spread of Coronavirus, the Hawaii Police Department will be
increasing their patrols and enforcement of the preventive policies of wearing face
coverings, distancing and gatherings. The situation in Hilo is a very serious one and we
all need to do our part to keep Hawaii safe. The Districts of Kohala, Kona, Kau, and
Hamakua are doing very well, but this is not the time to be complacent. We need you to
continue to follow the preventative polices to keep your family, friends, and community
safe. With your help we will stop the spread of the virus and make Hawaii a safe place.
Thank you for listening and take care.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.