HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-08 Civil Defense PSA for Sunday am, November 8 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: November 8, 2020
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 12:00 PM
Radio Frequency: Every Hour
Update #: 1
Incident: Coronavirus Update
This is a Civil Defense message.
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This is a COVID-19 informational update for Sunday, November 8.
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 nineteen (19). At this date, for Hawaii Island, ten
(10) are hospitalized. A total of forty-eight (48) deaths have been reported on Hawaii Island.
Hawaii Island has seen an increase of positive cases in recent weeks. Most of these recent
cases are not travel related which means the virus is being transmitted within the
community. Data from the Department of Health shows the majority of these cases have been
identified as West Hawaii based. Due to this data, increased testing, especially in the Kona
area is being scheduled. Remember the purpose of testing is to identify positive cases as early
as possible and in this way help stop the spread of the coronavirus. By getting tested know that
you are helping stop the spread of this virus.
This high increase of the coronavirus is of great concern and demonstrates the critical need for
you to follow the preventive policies of face coverings, distancing and gatherings. Know that the
preventive policies are mandated and the Hawaii Police Department will continue the
enforcement of these policies.
Thank you for listening have a safe weekend.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.