HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-03 Civil Defense PSA for Thursday afternoon, September 3 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 3, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 1:00 PM
Radio Frequency: Every Hour
Update #: 2
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Thursday afternoon, September 3.
COVID-19 update as of noon today. The number of active cases, on Hawaii Island,
reported and monitored by the Department of Health is two hundred and twenty-seven
(227). There are seventeen (17) new cases of Coronavirus on Hawaii Island. All
individuals associated with a gathering at Milolii have been identified and contacted by
the Department of Health. All positive cases from this cluster are now isolated and
being monitored by the Department of Health. The investigation of this cluster is
ongoing. At this date, for Hawaii Island, eight (8) are hospitalized and four deaths have
been reported.
In efforts to control the spread of the Coronavirus on Hawaii Island, the following are in
effect:
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Effective September 4 through September 19 all beach and shoreline parks
are closed. The activities of exercising, fishing, food gathering, use of restroom,
shower facilities and access to the ocean will continue to be allowed. Call Civil
Defense at 935-0031 for more information.
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 and to provide early treatment. Turn-out and the patience
of the public has been very good. Thank you!
The Hawaii County Police Department will continue their enforcement of the
preventative polices.
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 please take care.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.