HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-13 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 13, 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 Tuesday, October 13tH
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-one (21). At this date, for
Hawaii Island, fourteen (14) 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, a district test, which is open to the public, is scheduled for today
in Hilo at the Prince Kuhio Plaza parking lot from 10 this morning `til 2 this afternoon.
For tomorrow, Wednesday, district tests are scheduled in North Kona at the Keauhou
Shopping Center and in Hilo at the Afook-Chinen Auditorium parking lot. 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. An 'Ohana food service is also scheduled
for today in Kau at the Naalehu Hongwanji Temple. Distribution will begin at 10 in the
morning.
Know that the preventive measures of face coverings, distancing, and gatherings are
critical for us to follow in order to stop the spread of the virus and protect our family,
friends and community. 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.