HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-16 Civil Defense PSA for Friday am, October 16 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 16, 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 Friday, October 16.
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,
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 today’s testing, two district tests, which are open to the public, are scheduled. One in Puna
at the Pahoa District Park from 8 this morning ‘til noon; and the second, in North Kona at the
Keauhou Shopping Center from 9 this morning ‘til noon. 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. Also scheduled today is an `Ohana food in South Kohala at the Kamakoa Nui
Skate Park in Waikoloa Village. Distribution begins at 10 this morning.
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.