Civil Defense message. This is a COVID-19 informational update for Saturday, August 8th
Civil Defense message.
This is a COVID-19 informational update for Saturday, August 8th.
On today’s update of COVID-19, the number of active cases monitored by the Department of Health is ten. This is an increase of two new cases for the Island of Hawaii and monitored by the Department of Health. At this date for Hawaii Island, no one is hospitalized.
For your information, there will be a drive-up Coronavirus testing at Civic Auditorium in Hilo today from 9 this morning to 1 this afternoon. Please access off Manono Street. Mahalo Premier Medical Group and the County Task Force for making this happen.
The Island of Oahu has seen a large increase in the number of positive cases due to gatherings. We need your help in taking special care when socializing and gathering. Do know special events, such as concerts and all other large gatherings, do require a permit. Everyone must do their part by following the preventive measures of face coverings, cleanliness, keeping yourself healthy, of staying at home when sick, and distancing. Thank you for taking the effort to keep our neighbors, friends, family and community safe.
As a reminder, do know the wearing of face masks is mandatory on the Island of Hawaii and please remember to vote.
