HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-15 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 15, 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 Thursday, October 15th
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.