HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-08 Coronavirus Update #2CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 8, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
Time: 10:00 AM
Radio Frequency: Every Hour
Update #: 2
This is a COVID-19 informational update for Thursday, October 8th
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, sixteen (16) are hospitalized. A total of thirty-three (33) deaths have
been reported on Hawaii Island. Our condolences to their families and friends.
For your information, follow up testing is scheduled today in North Kona at the
University of Nations for students, faculty, staff and close contacts. Mahalo University of
Nations and the University's family in your response and accepting kuleana to stop the
spread of coronavirus in our community. Remember the purpose of testing is to identify
positive cases and stop the spread of the coronavirus in our community. Increased
testing will continue throughout the Island. By getting tested know that you are helping
stop the spread of the Coronavirus. As a reminder testing in Waimea scheduled for
today is postponed until a later date.
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.