HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-06 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 6, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
Time: 10:00 AM
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Update #: 1
This is a COVID-19 informational update for Tuesday, October 6th
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 fourteen (14). At this date, for
Hawaii Island, seventeen (17) are hospitalized. A total of thirty-two (32) deaths have
been reported on Hawaii Island. Our condolences to their families and friends.
For your information testing will be conducted today in North Kona for faculty and staff
close contacts of the University of Nations. This testing is needed to identify positive
cases and stop the spread of the coronavirus within this institution and our community.
Increased testing will continue throughout the Island. By getting tested know that you
are helping stop the spread of the Coronavirus.
An Ohana Food Service is scheduled today for South Kohala at the Waimea District
Park. Distribution begins at 10 in the morning.
The high increase of new cases is of great concern and demonstrates the critical need
for you to follow the preventive polices of face coverings, distancing, and gatherings
with everything you do. Much of this increase is due to clusters in Kona and Hilo. The
Department of Health and County of Hawaii are working to ensure that the virus is
contained and to provide care for the individuals affected.
Know that the preventive policies of face coverings, distancing, and gatherings are
mandated to help prevent the spread of the virus. 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.