HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-17 Civil Defense PSA for Saturday, October 17 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 17, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 10:00 AM
Radio Frequency: Every Hour
Update #: 1
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.(corrected)
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Saturday, October 17.
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 forty (40) 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 12 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.
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.