HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-04 Civil Defense PSA for Friday afternoon, September 4 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 4, 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 Friday afternoon, September 4.
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:
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Effective today, 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.
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.