HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-15 Civil Defense PSA for Tuesday am, September 15-- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 15, 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 Tuesday, September 15.
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 six (6). At this date, for Hawaii Island, twenty-one
(21) are hospitalized. The Hilo Medical Center reports two additional deaths for a total of fifteen
(15). Fourteen of the deaths are from the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home. Condolences from the
Island’s Community go out to the families.
For your information, there are two Coronavirus test sites scheduled for today. 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. A Coronavirus test site is scheduled for tomorrow in Hilo at the Afook-
Chinen Auditorium. Hours are from 9:00 in the morning ‘til 1:00 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 safe day.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.