HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-14 Civil Defense PSA for Monday am, September 14-- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 14, 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 Monday, September 14.
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 seven (7). At this date, for Hawaii Island,
eighteen (18) are hospitalized. The Hilo Medical Center reports a total of thirteen deaths. The
two new deaths reported are from the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home. Condolences from the
Island’s Community go out to the families.
For your information, there is an `Ohana food service scheduled today in South Kohala at the
Kamakoa Nui Skate Park in Waikoloa Village. Distribution begins at 10:00 this morning. There
are two Coronavirus test sites scheduled for tomorrow. The First, in Puna at the Keaau High
School. Hours are from 9:00 in the morning ‘til 1:00 in the afternoon. The Second, in North
Kohala at the Kamehameha Park. Hours are from 10:00 in the morning ‘til 2:00 in the
afternoon. 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 great day.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.