HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-10 Civil Defense PSA for Thursday afternoon, September 10 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 10, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 1:00 PM
Radio Frequency: Every Hour
Update #: 2
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Thursday afternoon, September 10.
As of noon today, there are eight (8) new cases of Coronavirus on Hawaii Island. This
data demonstrates a good downward trend of new positive cases. Thank you, Hawaii,
for your help in following the preventive measures and participation in testing.
In efforts to control the spread of the Coronavirus on Hawaii Island, the following
policies remain in effect:
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. Testing scheduled for
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this Friday, September 11, are Pahoa and Milolii and on Saturday, September
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12, in Hilo at the Afook-Chinen Auditorium. Hours will be from 9:00 in the
morning ‘til 1:00 in the afternoon.
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. Thank you, to the Police for your work and to Marc Benioff of Salesforce for
donating the masks.
With all accepting kuleana, we can stop the spread of the virus to keep your family,
friends, and neighbors safe
Thank you for listening and please take care of each other.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.