HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-10 Coronavirus Update #1CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 10, 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 Thursday morning, September 10th
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 for testing for this Friday, September 11th, 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.