HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-04 Coronavirus Update #1CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 4, 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 Friday morning, September 4th
On today's update of COVID-19, the number of active cases, on Hawaii Island, reported
and monitored by the Department of Health is two hundred and sixty-three (263). There
are thirty four (34) new cases of Coronavirus on Hawaii Island. At this date, for Hawaii
Island, ten (10) are hospitalized. The Hilo Medical Center reports this morning a total of
six deaths from the Yukio Okutsu Veteran's Home. Our greatest condolences to their
families.
For your information, there are two Coronavirus test sites scheduled today. First, in
North Kona at the Keauhou Shopping Center. Hours are from 9:00 in the morning `til
noon. The Second, in Puna at the Pahoa District Park. Hours are from 9:00 this
morning `til 1:00 this afternoon.
In efforts to control the spread of the Coronavirus on Hawaii Island, the following are in
effect:
• Effective today, September 4th through September 19th, 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.
• 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.
• The Hawaii County Police Department will continue their enforcement of the
preventative polices of face coverings, distancing, and gatherings. Know that
these policies are mandated and will be enforced.
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.