HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-01 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY
MEDIA UPDATE
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
Date: September 1, 2020
Radio Frequency: Every Hour
Update #: 1
This is a COVID-19 informational update for Tuesday morning, September 1St
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 eighty (180). There are
twenty-four (24) 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,
eleven (11) are hospitalized and three deaths have been reported. On behalf of the
People of Hawaii, our greatest condolences. All three are from the Yukio Okutsu
Veteran's Home.
For your information, a drive -up testing is scheduled today in Hilo at the University of
Hawaii -Hilo gym. Hours are from 11:00 am `til 2:00 pm this afternoon. A drive -up
testing is scheduled tomorrow in Pahoa, details will be provided tomorrow morning.
In efforts to control the spread of the Coronavirus on Hawaii Island, the following
measures are being taken:
The Hawaii County Police Department will continue their enforcement of the
preventative policies.
Increased testing will continue throughout the island. 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 as well as to provide early treatment.
A review to address the problem areas of gatherings that contribute to the spread
of the virus.
We need everybody to be responsible and follow the preventive policies of face
coverings, distancing, and gatherings. With your help, we can stop the spread of the
virus to keep your family, friends, and neighbors safe.
Thank you for listening and take care.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.