HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-11 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 11, 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 Sunday, October 11th
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 twenty-five (25). At this date, for
Hawaii Island, nine (9) are hospitalized. A total of thirty-seven (37) deaths have been
reported on Hawaii Island. Our condolences to their families and friends.
On scheduled testing, there are no test sites scheduled for today. A district test, which
is open to the public, is scheduled for Monday in North Kona at the Keauhou Shopping
Center. A spot test, which is not open to the general public, is also scheduled Monday
in North Kona at the La'ilani Complex for complex residents. Understand that the
importance of testing is to identify positive cases as early as possible and in this way
help stop the spread of the Coronavirus.
In efforts to control the spread of the Coronavirus on Hawaii Island, increased testing
will continue throughout the Island. When you are tested know that you are helping to
stop the spread of the virus. The cooperation and participation by residents throughout
the island has been tremendous. Thank you.
The Hawaii Police Department will continue their enforcement of the preventive policies
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 Sunday.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.