HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-13 Civil Defense PSA for Sunday am, September 13 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 13, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 8:00 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 Sunday, September 13.
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 sixteen (16). At this date, for
Hawaii Island, eighteen (18) are hospitalized. The Hilo Medical Center reports a total of
eleven deaths. The one additional death reported is not associated with the Veterans
Home. Condolences from the Island’s Community go out to the families.
For your information, the County of Hawaii will continue to sponsor Coronavirus test
sites. You will be informed of the schedule once it is established. 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.
Thank you for listening and have a safe weekend.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.