HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-23 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 23, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
Time: 12:00 PM
Radio Frequency: Every Hour
Update #: 2
This is a COVID-19 informational update for Friday, October 23rd
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 thirty-four (34). At this date, for
Hawaii Island, twelve (12) are hospitalized. A total of forty (40) deaths have been
reported on Hawaii Island. Please do your part to stop the spread of this virus.
On testing for tomorrow, Saturday, a district test, which is open to the public, is
scheduled for Kau at the Kahuku Park in Ocean View.
For your information, Inter -island travelers now have the option to get out of quarantine
by taking a PCR test. For additional information please call Civil Defense at 935-0031.
Know that the preventive measures of face coverings, distancing, and gatherings are
critical to stop the spread of the virus and are mandated by law and will be enforced by
the Hawaii Police Department. Please accept this kuleana to protect our family, friends
and community to make Hawaii Safe.
Thank you for listening and have a safe day.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.