CIVIL DEFENSE…Novel Coronavirus Update

This is an information update on the Coronavirus for Tuesday, February 4 at 12 noon.

 A partnership was formed of key agencies of your Federal, State, and County Government, along with the medical community to ensure you receive timely and accurate information about the coronavirus.  This partnership is committed to providing the residents of Hawaii County the most reliable and accurate information available.  As part of this partnership, an informational pamphlet is being developed that addresses the most frequently asked questions and will be ready for distribution this Friday.

 Information provided by Civil Defense will be primarily:

• What you need to know about the Coronavirus,
• Health advisories and actions taken by government.

At this time, the following actions have been taken by governments:

• China has restricted travel within their country in an effort to contain the virus.
• The U.S. Government has restricted entry of passengers that have recently been in China and discourages travel to China.
• State Health and State Transportation officials are working closely with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to monitor and screen inbound passengers at Honolulu International Airport for any individuals that may have been affected by the virus.
• The Department of Health has not reported any cases of coronavirus in Hawaii.  Medical advisories have been issued to health providers across the State.  The Department of Health urges you to understand that the coronavirus is similar to seasonal flu.  As with any flu, wash your hands thoroughly, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, stay home from work or school if you are sick, avoid close contact with sick individuals, and see your doctor if feeling ill.

Daily updates on issues that may affect you on the coronavirus will be provided by Civil Defense.

 For more information, please call:

• Civil Defense at 935-0031,

Novel Coronavirus Update
CD MSG: Tue., Feb. 4 at 1 PM. Civil Defense Coronavirus update. Hawaii County is working closely w/ key agency partners to ensure timely and accurate information about the coronavirus. An informational pamphlet will be available Friday. State Health and State Transportation officials working closely w/ CDC are monitoring and screening inbound passengers at HNL Itnl Airport. Dept. of Health reports no cases of coronavirus in Hawaii. Wash hands, cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, stay home from work or school if sick, avoid close contact w/ sick individuals, and see your doctor if feeling ill. Daily updates on issues that may affect you on the coronavirus will be provided by Civil Defense. For more info, pls call Civil Defense at 935-0031, Dept. of Health at 974-6001 and after-hours at 211.