This is a COVID-19 informational update for Saturday afternoon, August 29th.
On testing today, due to the great turnout and need for continued testing a drive up testing will be conducted at the Prince Kuhio site in Hilo tomorrow, Sunday from 9 in the morning ‘til 1 in the afternoon.
Thank you all for participating as the program of testing is to identify positive cases as early as possible and in this way help stop the spread of the virus.
We need your help in following the prevention policies of face coverings, distancing and gatherings. The Hawaii Police Department will be increasing their patrols and enforcement of the preventive policies of wearing face coverings, distancing and gatherings. The situation in Hilo is a serious one and we all need to do our part to keep Hawaii safe. With your help we will stop the spread of the virus and make Hawaii a safe place.
Thank you for listening and take care.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.