HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-30 Civil Defense PSA for Wednesday am, September 30 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: September 30, 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 Wednesday, September 30.
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 twenty-seven (27). At this date, for Hawaii Island,
thirteen (13) are hospitalized. The Hilo Medical Center reports a total of twenty-eight (28)
deaths for Hawaii Island.
For your information, an `Ohana food service is scheduled today in Volcano Village at the
Cooper Center. Distribution begins at 10:00 this morning. There are two Covid testing sites for
today. First, in North Kona at the Keauhou Shopping Center. Hours are from 9 this morning ‘til
noon. The Second, in Hilo at the Afook-Chinen Auditorium parking lot. Please enter the site
through the Kuawa St. entrance. Note! New hours for the test today are from 4 this afternoon
‘til 7 this evening.
Increased testing will continue throughout the Island. Remember, the purpose of testing is to
identify positive cases as early as possible and in this way provide early treatment and to help
stop the spread of the virus.
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. We need everyone to follow these policies in order to keep us safe. 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.