HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-30 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: August 30, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE
Incident: Coronavirus Update
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Sunday morning, August 30th
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 fifty-one (151). There
are thirty-nine (39) 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,
eighteen (18) are hospitalized and sadly one death has been reported.
For your information, there is a drive up testing today 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. Remember the purpose of testing is to identify positive cases as
early as possible and in this way help stop the spread of the virus. The turn -out along
with the courtesy and patience of the people in Hilo has been tremendous. The County
of Hawaii is very appreciative of the teamwork with the Department of Health, National
Guard, and the Community of Hawaii. THANK YOU.
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. With your help, we will stop the spread of the
virus to keep Hawaii safe.
Thank you for listening and take care.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.