HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-17 Civil Defense PSA for Tuesday, November 17 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: November 17, 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 Tuesday, November 17.
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 three (3). At this date, for Hawaii Island, nine (9)
are hospitalized. A total of forty-nine (49) deaths have been reported on Hawaii Island.
Hawaii Island has seen increased community transmitted cases of Coronavirus in recent
weeks. 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, Wednesday, two District Tests, which are open to the public, are
scheduled. One in North Kona at the Keauhou Shopping Center, and another in Hilo at the
Afook-Chinen Auditorium. Know that you need not have symptoms to be tested and by testing
you help to stop the spread of the virus.
Thank you for listening and have a safe day.