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BIVN graphic features the number of “active” cases as reported by the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense on Saturday morning, and a map showing zip code areas with reported cases having onset dates in the past 28 days according to the Hawaiʻi health department. NOTE: The State of Hawaiʻi has made substantial changes to how the data on these maps are displayed. This graphic reflects the maps that were posted by the health department on Thursday.

Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense COVID-19 Saturday Morning Update
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by Big Island Video News
on Sep 5, 2020 at 9:58 am

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STORY SUMMARY

HAWAIʻI ISLAND - there are two coronavirus test sites today on the Big Island: one in South Kona at the County Park in Miloliʻi, and the other in Puna at Keaʻau High School.

(BIVN) – From the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense on Saturday morning:

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On today’s update of COVID-19, the number of active cases, on Hawaii Island, reported and monitored by the Department of Health is two hundred and sixty (260). There are thirty four (34) new cases of Coronavirus on Hawaii Island. At this date, for Hawaii Island, ten (10) are hospitalized. The Hilo Medical Center reports a total of six deaths, all are from the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home. Rest in peace.

For your information, the County of Hawaii is sponsoring two Coronavirus test sites today. First, in South Kona at the County Park in Miloliʻi. The Second, in Puna at the Keaʻau High School. Hours for both sites are from 9:00 this morning ‘til 1:00 this afternoon.

In efforts to control the spread of the Coronavirus on Hawaii Island, the following are in effect:

All beach and shoreline parks are closed effective September 4th through the 19th. The activities of exercising, fishing, food gathering, use of restroom, shower facilities and access to the ocean will continue to be allowed. For your information, access to Haʻena Beach, Waipiʻo Valley, and the J7 Ranch is closed until further notice.

Increased testing will continue throughout the Island. Remember the purpose of testing is to identify positive cases as early as possible and in this way help stop the spread of the virus and to provide early treatment. Thank you for your tremendous participation in testing.

The Hawaii County Police Department will continue their enforcement of the preventative polices of face coverings, distancing, and gatherings. Know that these policies are mandated and will be enforced.

With your help, we can stop the spread of the virus to keep your family, friends, and neighbors safe.


Filed Under: Hawaii Tagged With: coronavirus

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