HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-04 Coronavirus Update #2CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 4, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
Time: 1:00 PM
Radio Frequency: Every Hour
Update #: 2
This is a COVID-19 informational update for Friday afternoon, September 4th
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 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 and six deaths have been reported.
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.
With your help, we can stop the spread of the virus to keep your family, friends, and
neighbors safe.
Thank you for listening and have a safe Labor Day Weekend.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.