HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-28 Civil Defense PSA for Monday am, September 28 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 28, 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 28.
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 zero (0). An active case is defined as an
individual who has tested positive for the Coronavirus and is presently monitored by the
Department of Health. At this date, for Hawaii Island, fifteen (15) are hospitalized. The Hilo
Medical Center reports a total of twenty-eight (28) deaths for Hawaii Island.
For your information there are two Covid testing sites for today, the first in Hilo at the Afook
Chinen Civic, access through Kuawa Street and the second in North Kona at the Keauhou
Shopping Center. Both are from 9 this morning ‘til 12 noon.
In efforts to control the spread of the Coronavirus on Hawaii Island, increased testing will
continue throughout the Island. When you are tested know that you are helping to stop the
spread of the virus. The cooperation and participation by residents throughout the island has
been tremendous. Thank you.
Hawaii County Police Department will continue their enforcement of the preventative polices of
face coverings, distancing, and gatherings. Know that these policies are mandated and will be
enforced. While on patrol, Police Officers will provide face coverings to people they encounter
who do not have one. Please accept this kuleana to make Hawaii Safe.
Thank you for listening and have a safe week.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.