HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-10 Civil Defense PSA for Thursday am, September 10 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 10, 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 Thursday morning, September 10.
On today’s update of COVID-19, the number of new active cases, on Hawaii Island, reported
and monitored by the Department of Health is thirteen (13). At this date, for Hawaii Island,
thirteen (13) are hospitalized. The Hilo Medical Center reports a total of ten 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, 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. The cooperation and
participation by residents throughout the island has been tremendous. Thank you. Scheduled
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for testing for this Friday, September 11, are Pahoa and Milolii. Hours will be from 9:00 in the
morning ‘til 1:00 in the afternoon. Additional sites are now being identified and you will be
informed of the schedule.
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.
The next update will be by noon today.
Thank you for listening and please take care of each other.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.