Zero Active Cases Monday – 10/19/20  The University of the Nations Kona

Zero Active Cases Monday – 10/19/20  The University of the Nations Kona This evening, UofN Kona is pleased to report that we now have zero active cases of COVID-19  in our staff community or student body .     All affected persons have now been cleared by the Department of Health and have been  released from isolation. No persons have been hospitalized.     We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mayor Harry Kim, his administration, the  Department of Health, and our UofN Kona medical staff for their hard work, swift action, and  ongoing support throughout these recent weeks. It is due to their vigilance, diligence, and  teamwork that we have come through this without additional cases or spreading the virus  further.     We continue to be vigilant and have strong safety protocols in place, including mask wearing,  social distancing, and disinfecting of communal spaces. As always, t he safety of our staff,  students, and the residents of the Big Island remains our top priority.