This is a COVID-19 informational update for Thursday, August 5th
This is a Civil Defense message.
This is a COVID-19 informational update for Thursday, August 5th.
For Hawaii County, the Department of Health reports 131 new Coronavirus cases and is currently monitoring 920 active cases with 21 persons hospitalized.
The Department of Health has determined that the County of Hawaii has reached community spread of Coronavirus. This means that you may be exposed to Coronavirus whenever you leave your home. Please protect yourself when you are out by following the safe practices of face coverings, distancing, and limiting gathering sizes. Please stay at home if you are not feeling well.
On testing, the next community test is scheduled at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo on Saturday from 9 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon. Vaccination will be available as well.
The Department of Health, clinics, and pharmacies regularly offer Coronavirus vaccinations. Please visit the Civil Defense website for a list of all clinics and pharmacies providing vaccinations and testing.
