HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-12 Civil Defense PSA for Saturday am, August 12 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 12, 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 Saturday morning, September 12.
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.