HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-08 Civil Defense PSA for Thursday am, October 8 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 8, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 08:40 AM
Radio Frequency: Every Hour
Update #: 1
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Thursday, October 8.
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.