COVID-19 informational update for Wednesday morning, May 13th
This is a COVID-19 informational update for Wednesday morning, May 13th.
For information, the total number of people tested on Hawaii Island as of today is about 5,100, I say again the total number of people tested on Hawaii Island as of today is about 5,100. Of this, 75 has tested positive and all 75 have been cleared as recovered by the Department of Health.
The Health Care organizations, to all of you, and the supporting agencies, a huge acknowledgement and thank you, for your good work of developing and continuing a comprehensive testing network for the safety of Hawaii’s people. Know that early testing means early detection and early care, and you are helping developing a comprehensive database of information for health care officials to know what is going on and to keep on top of things.
For your information drive-thru testing will be conducted today in Puna, at the Pahoa district park, hours are from 9am this morning till 12 noon. Thank you, Premier Medical for conducting this free service and Hope Services, Bay Clinic, Hawaii National Guard, and County Task Force for helping.
A food drop off service will be conducted today in Hilo at the Civic Center Parking lot, hours are from 10 this morning till noon today. Thank you to the Food Basket, and the multitude of contributors for doing this and the Police, Hawaiian National Guard, and the State Sherriff Department for helping.
Remember the good numbers today, just reinforces the importance of following the policies of prevention. The virus threats still remain, and we need to get better and keep Hawaii safe.
