HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-15 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: November 15, 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 Sunday, November 15tH
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 nine (9). At this date, for Hawaii
Island, ten (10) are hospitalized. A total of forty-nine (49) deaths have been reported on
Hawaii Island. Our condolence to their family and friends and gratitude to those that
cared for them during their illness.
Hawaii Island has seen increased community transmitted cases of Coronavirus in
recent weeks. Department of Health data indicates that the new cases are
concentrated in West Hawaii and in many people under forty years old. Due to this
data, increased testing, especially in the Kona area, is being scheduled. By getting
tested know that you are helping stop the spread of this virus and helping to protect our
families and community. We need your help to keep this virus from hurting our
community further.
This increase of coronavirus cases is of great concern and with the coming holidays and
traditional gatherings demonstrates the critical need for you to follow the preventive
policies of face coverings, distancing and gatherings. The community needs your help.
Know that the preventive policies are mandated and the Hawaii Police Department will
continue the enforcement of these policies.
On testing for tomorrow, Monday, a District Test is scheduled in North Kona at the
Keauhou Shopping Center.
Thank you for listening and have a safe day.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.