COVID-19 information update for Tuesday morning, May 19th
This is a COVID-19 information update for Tuesday morning, May 19th.
On today’s report of COVID-19, the total number of people tested positive for Hawaii Island is 78, from this 76 have been cleared as recovered with the remaining two quarantined and monitored by the Department of Health.
For your information, drive through testing will be conducted today at the Puna Medical Center and the Hilo Medical Center. These two medical centers provide this service daily. Please contact them for any additional information on scheduling and requirements.
The Island and State of Hawaii are moving forward in removing some of the restrictions established to address the coronavirus. The State of Hawaii has done well in minimizing the spread and impact of COVID-19 but we must be well aware that the virus is out there. In moving forward, we need to continue to get better in following the preventive policies of distancing, face coverings, cleanliness, gatherings, and personal health to keep Hawaii Safe.
