HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-04 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 4, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
Time: 10:00 AM
Radio Frequency: Every Hour
Update #: 1
This is a COVID-19 informational update for Sunday, October 4th
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 fifteen (15). At this date, for
Hawaii Island, sixteen (16) are hospitalized. A total of thirty (30) deaths have been
reported on Hawaii Island with the latest fatality reported by the Life Care Center.
The high increase of new cases is of great concern and demonstrates the critical need
of following the preventive polices of face coverings, distancing, and gatherings. Much
of this increase is due to clusters at the University of Nations in Kona and the Life Care
Center in Hilo. The Department of Health and County of Hawaii are working with both
to ensure that the virus is contained and to provide care for the individuals affected.
Increased testing will continue throughout the Island. Remember, the purpose of testing
is to identify positive cases as early as possible. By getting tested know that you are
helping stop the spread of the Coronavirus.
For your information two test sites are scheduled for tomorrow. The First, in North Kona
at the Keauhou Shopping Center from 9 `til noon. The Second, in Hilo at the Prince
Kuhio Mall parking lot from 9 in the morning `til 1 in the afternoon.
The 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. Please accept this kuleana to make Hawaii
Safe.
Thank you for listening and have a safe weekend.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.