HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-05 Civil Defense PSA for Saturday, September 5 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 5, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 08:00 AM
Radio Frequency: Every Hour
Update #: 1
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Saturday morning, September 5.
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 (260). 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 a total of six deaths,
all are from the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home. Rest in peace.
For your information, the County of Hawaii is sponsoring two Coronavirus test sites
today. First, in South Kona at the County Park in Milolii. The Second, in Puna at the
Keaau High School. Hours for both sites 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:
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All beach and shoreline parks are closed effective September 4 through the
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19. The activities of exercising, fishing, food gathering, use of restroom, shower
facilities and access to the ocean will continue to be allowed. For your
information, access to Haena Beach, Waipio Valley, and the J7 Ranch is closed
until further notice.
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. Thank you for your
tremendous participation in testing.
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.