HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-30 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: October 30, 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 30th
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.