HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-26 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 26, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Saturday, September 26tH
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 two (2). At this date, for Hawaii
Island, sixteen (16) are hospitalized. The Hilo Medical Center reports a total of twenty-
eight (28) deaths for Hawaii Island. Twenty-six (26) are from the Yukio Okutsu
Veterans Home. Our prayers and condolences to the families of these veterans.
The Governor of Hawaii has announced that the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation
will be assuming the management of the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home from the Avalon
Health Care Group. The transition will begin soon, but will take some time before it is in
full effect. The highest priority will be placed on a smooth transition in consideration of
the residents and staff. The services of the Veterans Administration "Tiger Team" will
continue to assist with operations during this transition.
Only together, can we stop the spread of the virus to keep our family, friends, and
community safe. Please accept this kuleana to make Hawaii Safe.
Thank you for listening and have a safe day.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.