HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-02 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 2, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE
Incident: Coronavirus Update
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Friday, October 2nd
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 sixteen (16). At this date, for
Hawaii Island, twelve (12) are hospitalized. The Hilo Medical Center reports a total of
twenty-nine (29) deaths for Hawaii Island. Our prayers, condolences to their families.
For your information, there are two Covid testing sites for today. First, in North Kona at
the Keauhou Shopping Center from 9 this morning `til 12 noon. The second, in Hilo at
the Afook-Chinen Auditorium parking lot from 9 this morning `til 1 this afternoon. Please
enter the site through the Kuawa Street entrance.
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 day.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.