HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-27 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 27, 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 Tuesday, October 27th
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 three (3). At this date, for
Hawaii Island, four (4) are hospitalized. A total of forty (40) deaths have been reported
on Hawaii Island.
For your information, the recent high numbers we experienced earlier this week are
concentrated in housing areas in North Kona and South Hilo Districts and reflect when
and where people are tested to identify clusters of positive cases. Identification of
positive cases so they can be isolated and treated is critical to prevent the spread of the
virus. The County will continue to identify and expand testing in areas based on known
or suspected clusters. Thank you for your cooperation in supporting the testing
programs; you can make a difference.
On testing for tomorrow, Wednesday, two district tests, which are open to the public, are
scheduled. One in North Kona at the Keauhou Shopping Center from 9 this morning `til
noon. The other in Hilo at the Afook-Chinen Auditorium parking lot from 3 `til 6 this
afternoon.
Know that the preventive measures of face coverings, distancing, and gatherings 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.