HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-15 Civil Defense PSA for Thursday am, October 15 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 15, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 10:00 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 15.
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 thirteen (13). At this date, for Hawaii Island,
eleven (11) are hospitalized. A total of thirty-seven (37) deaths have been reported on Hawaii
Island. Our condolences to their families and friends.
On testing, scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, are two district tests, which means they are open to
the public, the first in Puna at the Pahoa District Park and the second in North Kona at the
Keauhou Shopping Center. 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.
For your information, the State of Hawaii Pre-Testing Program for Trans-Pacific travel is now
open. As a reminder for Hawaii Island only those travelers in the pre-test program are required
to take a second test upon arrival.
Know that the preventive measures of face coverings, distancing, and gatherings are mandated
for all 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.