HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-10 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: November 10, 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, November 10th
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 four (4). 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 clearly shows that the majority of
those now being affected on Hawaii Island are between the ages of 1 and 40 years and
are 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 and helping to protect our
families and community.
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.
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 and the other in
Hilo at the Afook-Chinen Auditorium. An 'Ohana food service is scheduled in Hilo at the
Afook-Chinen Auditorium.
Thank you for listening and have a safe day.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.