HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-05 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 5, 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 Monday, October 5th.
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 ten (10). An active case is
defined as an individual who has tested positive for the Coronavirus and is presently
monitored by the Department of Health. At this date, for Hawaii Island, twelve (12) are
hospitalized. A total of thirty (30) deaths have been reported on Hawaii Island.
For your information, two test sites are scheduled today. 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.
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.
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.
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 week.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.