Civil Defense message. This is a COVID-19 informational update for Wednesday, October 7th
Civil Defense message.
This is a COVID-19 informational update for Wednesday, October 7th.
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 eighteen (18). At this date, for Hawaii Island, fourteen (14) are hospitalized. A total of thirty-three (33) deaths have been reported on Hawaii Island. Our condolences to their families and friends.
For your information, an Ohana Food Service is scheduled today in Puna at the Keaau High School. Distribution begins at 10 in the morning. Two drive-up test sites are scheduled today. The First, in North Kona at the Keauhou Shopping Center from 9 in this morning ‘til noon. The Second, in Hilo at the Afook-Chinen Auditorium from 3 ‘til 6 this afternoon. Please enter the site through the Kuawa St. entrance.
A Big Mahalo to all those that continue to support operations at the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home where the Hilo Medical Center reports that there are no COVID-positive residents and all staff have recovered from COVID.
Know that the preventive policies of face coverings, distancing, and gatherings are mandated to help prevent the spread of the virus. Please accept this kuleana to make Hawaii Safe.
