HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-29 Coronvirus Update #2CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: August 29, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
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Update #: 1
This is a COVID-19 informational update for Saturday afternoon, August 29tH
On testing today, reports from the Prince Kuhio site in Hilo showed a very good turn -out
with people waiting very courteously and patiently in line. Due to the number of people
in line, the closing time has been extended from 1:00 pm `til 3:00 pm. The closing time
for the Waikoloa site will stand at 1:00 this afternoon.
Thank you all for participating as the program of testing is to identify positive cases as
early as possible and in this way help stop the spread of the virus.
We need your help in following the prevention policies of face coverings, distancing and
gatherings. 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 serious one and we all need to do our part to keep
Hawaii 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.