This is a COVID-19 informational update for Saturday morning, August 29th from the Hawai'i County Civil Defense.
On today’s update of COVID-19, the number of active cases, on Hawaii Island, reported and monitored by the Department of Health is one hundred and sixteen (116). There are twenty-six (26) new cases of Coronavirus on Hawaii Island. These cases are now isolated and monitored by the Department of Health. At this date, for Hawaii Island, thirteen (13) are hospitalized.
For your information, there are two drive up testing sites today. First, in Hilo at the Prince Kuhio Shopping Mall parking lot across from Macy’s. Hours are from 9:00 in the morning ‘til 1:00 this afternoon. Second, in South Kohala at the Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School. Hours are from 9:00 in the morning ‘til 1:00 this afternoon.
In efforts to control the spread of Coronavirus, 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 very serious one and we all need to do our part to keep Hawaii safe.
The Districts of Kohala, Kona, Kau, and Hamakua are doing very well, but this is not the time to be complacent. We need you to continue to follow the preventative polices to keep your family, friends, and community 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.