HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-20 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 20, 2020
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Incident: Coronavirus Update
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Sunday, September 20th
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 five (5). At this date, for Hawaii
Island, sixteen (16) are hospitalized. The Hilo Medical Center reports the addition of
one new death today for a total of twenty-four (24) for Hawaii Island. This one addition
is from the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home, our condolences and our prayers to the
families.
To support efforts at the Veterans Home, a nineteen person team from the Veterans
Administration is at the facility to support operations. A grateful thank you to the
Veterans Administration for their assistance in addressing the issues at the Veterans
Home.
For your information, 2 Coronavirus drive -up testing are scheduled for Monday
September 21, one in Puna at the Keaau High School from 9 in the morning `til 1 in the
afternoon. The second in North Kona at the Keauhou Shopping Center. Hours are from
9:00 in morning `til noon. Again testing in Puna and Kona scheduled for Monday
September 21. Do know that the number of new cases reported reflects the aggressive
testing program that the County and private partners are conducting. 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.
It is all our kuleana to make Hawaii Safe. Only together, can we stop the spread of the
virus to keep our family, friends, and community safe.
Thank you for listening and have a safe Sunday.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.