HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-08 Civil Defense PSA for Tuesday am, September 8 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 8, 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 Tuesday morning, September 8.
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 eighty-nine (289). There are eleven
(11) new cases of Coronavirus on Hawaii Island. At this date, for Hawaii Island, eight (8) are
hospitalized. The Hilo Medical Center reports a total of nine deaths, all are from the Yukio
Okutsu Veterans Home. Prayers and condolences from the Island’s people go out to the
families.
For your information, there is a Coronavirus drive-up test site scheduled today in Hilo at the
Prince Kuhio Mall parking lot on Ohuohu Street, across the street from Macy’s Menwear
department. 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 policies remain
in effect:
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All beach and shoreline parks are closed through September 19. Field reports
reflect a tremendous cooperation by the community. Thank you Hawaii for your
understanding, for doing your part and especially an attitude of kuleana.
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. 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. While on patrol, Police Officers will provide
face coverings to people they encounter who do not have one. 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 please take care of each other.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.