HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-21 Civil Defense PSA for Saturday, November 21 -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: November 21, 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 Saturday, November 21.
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 fifteen (15). At this date, for Hawaii Island, seven
(7) are hospitalized. These numbers reflect the information provided on the Department of
Health Dashboard which is updated at noon on weekdays. A total of forty-nine (49) deaths have
been reported on Hawaii Island.
Hawaii Island has seen an increase in both community transmitted and travel related cases of
Coronavirus in recent weeks. Know 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. To all travelers,
whether resident or visitor, please be especially cautious when interacting with others. The
community needs your help to stop the spread of the virus. Know that the preventive policies
are mandated and the Hawaii Police Department will continue the enforcement of these policies.
On testing for tomorrow, Sunday, no tests are scheduled.
Thank you for listening and have a safe weekend.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.