HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-17 Coronavirus UpdateCIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: November 17, 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 17th
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.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.