HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-16 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 16, 2020
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Incident: Coronavirus Update
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Wednesday, September 16tH
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 four (4). At this date, for Hawaii
Island, eighteen (18) are hospitalized. The Hilo Medical Center reports one additional
death for a total of sixteen (16). Fifteen of the deaths are from the Yukio Okutsu
Veterans Home. Condolences from the Island's Community go out to the families.
For your information, A Coronavirus drive -up test site is scheduled for today in Hilo at
the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium parking lot, please access site at the Kuawa Street
entrance. Hours are from 9:00 in the morning `til 1:00 in the afternoon. There is also a
drive -up test site today in North Kona at the Keauhou Shopping Center. Hours are from
9:00 this morning `til noon. A test site is scheduled for tomorrow in Kau at the Ocean
View Community Center. 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.