HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-08 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 8, 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 Tuesday afternoon, September 8th
As of noon today, there are six (6) new cases of Coronavirus on Hawaii Island. 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.
In efforts to control the spread of the Coronavirus on Hawaii Island, the following
policies remain in effect:
• All beach and shoreline parks are closed through September 19th. 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.