HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-10 Civil Defense PSA for Saturday, October 10 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 10, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 10:00 AM
Radio Frequency: Every Hour
Update #: 2
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Friday, October 10.
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, 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, two drive-up district tests are scheduled for today. A district test
is defined as one that is open to the public. One in North Kona at the West Hawaii Civic
Center and the other in South Kohala at the Kamakoa Nui Park in Waikoloa Village.
Hours for both locations are from 9 this morning ‘til 1 this afternoon. Increased testing
will continue throughout the Island. Remember the purpose of testing is to identify
positive cases as early as possible and in this way help stop the spread of the
Coronavirus. Your participation in testing is important as the spread of the coronavirus
cannot be stopped without your help.
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.