HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-07 Coronavirus Update #2CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 7, 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 Monday afternoon, September 7th
As of noon today, there are eleven (11) new cases of Coronavirus on Hawaii Island. At
this date, for Hawaii Island, the Hilo Medical Center reports a total of eight deaths, all
are from the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home. Our sadness, our respect, our condolences
and appreciation goes out to their families.
In efforts to control the spread of the Coronavirus on Hawaii Island, the following are in
effect:
• All beach and shoreline parks are closed through September 19th. Field reports
reflect a tremendous cooperation by the community. Mahalo for doing your part.
• Increased testing will continue throughout the Island and in the past two weeks
testing has been increased by four times. Between the dates of September 2nd
and September 5th, the County of Hawaii has sponsored 2 tests in Keaau, 2 in
Pahoa, and 1 in Milolii. A warm thank you to the Milolii community for helping
County task force members in your community. 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. Mahalo for your
participation.
• 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. If we all follow these policies
this virus can be stopped. Mahalo for your help.
With all accepting kuleana, we can stop the spread of the virus to keep your family,
friends, and neighbors safe. With the community's involvement, we can keep Hawaii
Safe.
Thank you for listening and have a safe Labor Day Weekend.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.