HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-29 Civil Defense PSA for Tuesday am, September 29 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 29, 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 29.
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 three (3). 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 is one Covid testing site for today in Puna at the Keaau High
School. Hours are from 9 this morning ‘til 1 this afternoon.
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.