HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-12 Coronavirus Update #1CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 12, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
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Update #: 1
This is a COVID-19 informational update for Saturday morning, September 12tH
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 ten (10). At this date, for Hawaii
Island, seventeen (17) 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.
For your information, the County of Hawaii is sponsoring two Coronavirus test sites
today. First, drive -up testing in Hilo at the Afook-Chinen parking lot. The second, in
South Kona at the County Park in Milolii. Hours are from 9:00 in the morning `til 1:00 in
the afternoon.
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.
With all accepting kuleana, we can stop the spread of the virus to keep your family,
friends, and neighbors safe.
The next update will be by noon today.
Thank you for listening and have a safe weekend.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.