HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-30 Civil Defense PSA for Friday, October 30 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 30, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 12:00 PM
Radio Frequency: Every Hour
Update #: 2
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Friday, October 30.
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 fourteen (14). At this date, for Hawaii Island, ten
(10) are hospitalized. A total of forty (40) deaths have been reported on Hawaii Island.
Know that the purpose of testing is to identify people with the virus so that they can be isolated
and treated. The County of Hawaii has established a comprehensive testing program designed
to identify these positive cases and works closely with the Department of Health to isolate and
treat individuals who have been infected. For your safety, 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, Saturday, a spot test, which is not open to the public, is scheduled in
North Kona at the La`ilani Apartments.
Know that the preventive measures of face coverings, distancing, and gatherings of no more
than 10 persons 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.