HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-17 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 17, 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 Saturday, October 17th
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 twelve (12). At this date, for
Hawaii Island, ten (10) 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, a district test, which is open to the public, is scheduled in Kau at the
Kahuku Park in Ocean View from 9 this morning `til 2 this afternoon. 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.