Please find enclosed the link and main messages of the WHO Director-General's statement as well as the audio file from the COVID-19 media briefing on 16 October: https://www.who.int/dg/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-opening-remarks-at-the-media-briefing-on-covid-19---16-october-2020 · Interim results from the Solidarity Therapeutics Trial now show that the other two drugs in the trial, remdesivir and interferon, have little or no effect in preventing death from COVID-19 or reducing time in hospital. · For the moment, the corticosteroid dexamethasone is still the only therapeutic shown to be effective against COVID-19, for patients with severe disease. · Although the number of deaths reported in Europe last week is much lower than in March, hospitalizations are increasing and many cities are reporting they will reach their intensive care bed capacity in the coming weeks. · During this year’s southern hemisphere winter, the number of seasonal flu cases and deaths was less than usual because of the measures put in place to contain COVID-19. But we cannot assume the same will be true in the northern hemisphere flu season. · Demand for influenza vaccines may outstrip supply in some countries. The Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization has therefore recommended that, among the five risk groups, health workers and older adults are the highest priority groups for influenza vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic. Another under-utilized tool is the use of antivirals to treat people with influenza. We encourage all countries to use all the tools at their disposal. · Today is World Hypertension Day. To support countries to take action against cardiovascular diseases, WHO has developed the HEARTS package, which outlines the six key ingredients for addressing threats to heart health, including hypertension. Weblink: http://terrance.who.int/mediacentre/presser/WHO-AUDIO_Emergencies_Coronavirus_Press_Conference_16OCT2020.mp3 1hr 04mins Media assets and information on COVID-19 https://who.canto.global/v/coronavirus

The newly formed Western States Hydrogen Association (WSHA) brings together stakeholders in the hydrogen and fuel cell industry with the goal of bringing zero-emission fuel cell trucks, buses, vessels, aircraft and off-road equipment to Hawai’i. Senator Glenn Wakai (Kalihi-Salt Lake-Foster Village) has been named as Hawaii’s advisor on the panel. “Hawaiʽi faces unique transportation and power generation challenges and fuel cell technology represents the kind of a flexible, adaptable solution we need to solve those issues. Solar panels and batteries are providing for today’s non-fossil fuel needs, but hydrogen is our answer for our future clean energy needs,” said Senator Glenn Wakai (D-Honolulu). “I’m ecstatic to be participating in the work that WSHA is doing to bringing zero-emission options to the islands and I believe strongly that our shared efforts will affect real change for our communities and our climate.” The Western States Hydrogen Alliance (WSHA), is made up of leading figures in heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell technology and will focus on a rapid increase in deployment of fuel cell technology across multiple commercial sectors in 13 western states. The newly formed nonprofit organization is being supported by an external Advisory Board made up of current elected and appointed officials from around the Western U.S. that will help steer the organization’s policy activities and serve as a bridge between industry and government. Founding members of the alliance include Ballard Power Systems, Capacity Trucks, El Dorado National, Zero Emission Industries/Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine, Hyundai, Plug Power, and The Protium Company.

Mayor Michael Victorino announced a produce distribution will take place Wednesday, Oct. 14, to provide produce for families impacted by COVID-19 on Lāna‘i . Produce distribution for the general public will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or until supplies run out, in the County parking lot located between the County gym and school cafeteria. Cars may line up at 2 p.m. for distribution. Bags will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. To maximize social distancing, produce distribution will be done in a grab-and-go drive-through (no walk up). Motorists will have the option of getting bags placed in their vehicle’s trunk or rear cargo area. Recipients must wear face masks. Mayor Victorino thanked Councilmember Riki Hokama, the Lāna‘i District Office of the Maui County Council, the Department of Parks and Recreation and Police Department for their assistance with the produce distribution event.

"In these extraordinary times, we need extraordinary efforts to fight poverty. The pandemic demands strong collective action." -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday's International Day to End Poverty. New data from the UN shows that the #COVID19 crisis is pushing millions into extreme poverty and undermining efforts to reach the #GlobalGoals. "The COVID-19 pandemic is a double crisis for the world’s poorest people. First, they have the highest risk of exposure to the virus, and least access to quality healthcare. Second, recent estimates show the pandemic could push up to 115 million people into poverty this year – the first increase in decades."

Gov. Ige approves Mayor Kawakami’s emergency rules allowing interisland travelers who pass pre-test to be exempt from quarantine, and create tier system with safeguards in case numbers increase. Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami today sent proposed Mayor’s Emergency Rule 20 to Gov. David Ige, which will include interisland travelers in the state’s Safe Travels program, in addition to transpacific travelers. Gov. Ige announced in a press conference this afternoon that he will be approving this rule, which will allow interisland travelers who take a pre-travel test within 72 hours of traveling to Kaua‘i, and pass with a negative result, to be exempt from the 14-day quarantine. “Inconsistency leads to confusion,” said Mayor Kawakami. “Right now, there is a lot of confusion on the protocols for transpacific vs. interisland travel, and various testing options. Travelers are also confused on whether they must follow the state or counties’ protocols and at this point, we need consistency and equity.” “This new rule brings fairness to local families who travel interisland to visit family, see doctors, and get necessary supplies. We know that interisland travel is not just for leisure, but necessity. Interisland travelers need and deserve options. “We’ve been assured that the Safe Travels App can accommodate interisland travelers, and we understand the state is working with their trusted testing travel partners to offer testing to local residents. “Based on that information, we are going to take the state up on their offer to include interisland travelers in the state’s Safe Travels program. That means interisland travelers who take a pre-travel test within 72 hours of traveling to Kaua‘i, and pass with a negative result, would be exempt from the 14-day quarantine.” Also today, Gov. Ige approved Mayor Kawakami’s Emergency Rule 19, sent on Oct. 8, which sets forth the process at which Kaua‘i would opt out of the state’s pre-travel testing program, based on the current disease outlook. Emergency Rule 19 provides a four-tiered system to define allowable businesses and activities, based on the current disease outlook on Kaua‘i at that time. • Tier 1 is the most restrictive tier. It goes into effect if there is a one-week average of eight or more daily COVID-19 cases. No pre-testing quarantine exemptions will be allowed. • Tier 2 assumes that the seven-day average of daily COVID-19 cases is between five to eight cases. Moving into this tier would trigger the process to opt out of the state’s pre-travel testing program and continue a 14-day mandatory quarantine for incoming travelers. • Tier 3 assumes a weekly average of two to four daily COVID-19 cases. At this level, transpacific travelers will be able to pre-test out of quarantine, per the state’s travel plan. Restrictions such as further limiting the size of gatherings and receptions would be put in place. • Tier 4 is the least restrictive, and is the current level on Kaua‘i: an average of less than two daily active cases. It allows nearly all businesses and activities to operate with minimal restrictions. It utilizes the state’s 72-hour pre-arrival test program to allow transpacific travelers a quarantine exemption. Mayor Kawakami today reminded residents that, with visitors returning to Kaua‘i, it is more important than ever to follow safety guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19. “To protect our kupuna and loved ones, we must continue to do the right thing: wear masks, practice physical distancing, and avoid large gatherings. These are the most effective ways to reduce the spread COVID-19.” For more information on Kaua‘i's Emergency Rules or to request a modified quarantine for interisland travelers, please visit www.kauai.gov/COVID-19. For more information on the state’s Safe Travels pre-travel testing program, visit hawaiicovid19.com

Free meal program extended for students at 203 Hawaiʻi Dept. of Education schools through December 18 Following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will extend funding for its Summer Food Service Program, the Hawai‘i Department of Education (DOE) announced that it will resume providing free meals for students at 203 schools beginning Oct. 12 through Dec. 18. “Parents left unemployed or underemployed due to COVID-19 may be faced with significant shortfalls to the family budget. Getting free breakfast and lunch for their children at school can make a big difference. We intend to make full use of these federal funds to provide healthy meal options for local families through the Grab-and-Go meal program,” said Hawai‘i’s First Lady Dawn Ige. The Hawai‘i DOE’s Grab-and-Go meal program offers any student, ages 18 or younger, nutritious meals for breakfast and lunch. Parents or guardians simply pick up meals curbside to take home. Through the spring and summer, the state prepared close to 1.3 million meals for students, and it expects to see the same level of participation through the fall as most students are learning from home this semester. Free breakfast and lunch meals can be picked up during lunchtime from any of the 203 participating Hawai‘i DOE schools. Please contact your school for specific times. A list of those schools and verification documents needed can be found online at www.ainapono.org/grabandgo.

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Highways Division, invites the community to an informational meeting, which includes a question and answer session regarding the proposal to construct an elevated bicycle and pedestrian walkway over Ala Moana Boulevard between Ward Avenue and Kamakee Street. Details of the online Question and Answer Session are as follows: Thursday, October 15, 2020 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Online Zoom Meeting: www.rebrand.ly/AlaMoana or Join by Phone: 877-853-5257 (Toll-free) Meeting ID: 876 2476 8446 | Passcode: 539066 The proposed safety project involves building a mauka-makai oriented “land bridge” that would link to paths on either side of Ala Moana Boulevard. Mauka of Ala Moana Boulevard, Victoria Ward Limited (VWL) is developing a 60-acre master planned Ward Village, which will create at least 4,500 new residential condominiums. Within a 10-minute walking distance, the nearby future Kakaako Rail Transit Station is expected to host about 2,650 pedestrians and cyclists each day once it realizes its full potential. The proposed elevated walkway would safely connect pedestrians and bicyclists generated by these future developments to Kewalo Basin, Kakaako Waterfront Park, and Ala Moana Beach Park. The project has been awarded a $20 Million BUILD grant from the Federal Highway Administration, and is a partnership between HDOT and VWL. HDOT is in the early process of developing a Draft Environmental Assessment to support project decision-making. If you have any comments or questions regarding this proposal, we want to hear from you. To request language interpretation an auxiliary aid or special services (e.g. sign language interpreter, materials in alternate format), please contact Ms. Michelle Kwan prior to the meeting date. Please submit requests in a timely manner to allow an adequate period to fulfill requests Ms. Michelle Kwan, Project Engineer HDOT Highways Division 869 Punchbowl Street Honolulu, HI 96813 808-692-8441 DOT.HWY-AlaMoanaPed@hawaii.gov Text telephone (TTY) users may use the telecommunication relay service (TRS) to contact HDOT. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, braille, or electronic copy.

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. Kuhio Highway contraflow is in modified hours due to lower COVID volumes. Monday – Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday: No contraflow operations — KAUMUALII HIGHWAY (ROUTE 50) — 1) HANAPEPE (NIGHT WORK) Single lane closure on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50) in both directions between mile markers 7.2 and 8.2, Maluhia Road and Punee Road, on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for landscape maintenance. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane. — KUHIO HIGHWAY (ROUTE 56) — 1) KAPAA (24-HOUR WORK) Traffic on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) near mile marker 10 is shifted to the temporary Kapaa Stream Bridge 24-hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. For safety during the shift to the temporary bridge, right turns off Kuhio Highway onto Mailihuna Road are not permitted. Access to Kapahi is recommended via the Kawaihau Road or Hauala Road detours. ###

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — HONOAPIILANI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 30) — 1) WAILUKU Single lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions between mile markers .5 and 4.7, Keanu Street and Honoapiilani Highway, on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., for road striping work. 2) MAALAEA Single lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions between mile markers 4.4 and 6.9, Honoapiilani Highway and Maalaea Boat Harbor Road, on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct.16, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for road striping work. Lane closures and shifts at various areas. 3) LAHAINA Single lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions between mile markers 17.1 and 17.6, Kai Hele Ku Street and Honoapiilani Highway, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., for paving work. 4) LAHAINA Left lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in the northbound direction between mile markers 19.8 and 21, Aholo Road and Lahainaluna Road, on Monday, Oct. 12, through Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscape maintenance. — PIILANI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 31) — 1) KIHEI Single lane closure on Piilani Highway (Route 31) in both directions, between mile markers 0 and 7.2, N Kihei Road and Wailea Ike Drive, on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for road striping work. — KAAHUMANU AVENUE (ROUTE 32) — 1) KAHULUI (NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Kaahumanu Avenue (Route 32) in the westound direction between mile markers 0.5 and 0.7, Main Street and Kaahumanu Avenue, on Friday evening, Oct. 9, through Saturday morning, Oct. 10, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., for power line pole replacement. — HANA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 36) — 1) HAIKU Single lane closure on Hana Highway (Route 36) in both directions between mile markers 11 and 11.2, Haiku Road and Apuwai Street, on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for shoulder work. 2) HAIKU Single lane closure on Hana Highway (Route 36) in both directions between mile markers 11.5 and 12.1, Pauwela Road and Lokahi Place, on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for installation of a raised crosswalk. — KULA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 37) — 1) KULA Right lane closure on Kula Highway (Route 37) in the southbound direction between mile markers 15 and 20.1, Pueo Drive and Kula Highway, on Wednesday, Oct. 14, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming work

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. --- H-1 FREEWAY --- 1) AIEA TO KALIHI Roving lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between Kaamilo Street and Keehi Interchange on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for street sweeping. 2) AINA HAINA TO KALIHI Roving closures on H-1 in both directions between Middle Street and Ainakoa Avenue Monday, Oct. 12 through Friday, Oct. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for landscaping. Ramps may be closed for safety as crews work in the area. 3) HALAWA (WEEKEND WORK) Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions in the vicinity of Moanalua Road on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pole replacements. 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Two right lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Keehi Interchange on Sunday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for pavement marking installations. 5) HONOLULU Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between Ward Avenue and Queen Emma Street overpass on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. 6) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on the Waikiki/Nimitz Highway offramp (Exit 18A) from the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction on Sunday night, Oct. 11, through Friday morning, Oct. 16, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 7) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the eastbound Airport offramp (Exit 16) to Paiea Street/Aolele Street on Sunday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 8) KAIMUKI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Three left lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Koko Head Avenue overpass and the Waialae Interchange on Sunday night, Oct. 11, through Friday morning, Oct. 16, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for surface treatment work. 9) KAIMUKI Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Kapiolani Interchange and Ainakoa Avenue on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail and shoulder improvements. The speed limit in this area is reduced to 40 mph during closure hours. 10) KAPOLEI Right lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Makakilo Drive overpass and Wakea Street overpass on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for signage and irrigation work. 11) PEARL HARBOR (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the Joint Base PBHH/Nimitz Highway offramp (Exit 15) from the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction on Sunday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 12) WAIPAHU AND KAPOLEI (NIGHT WORK) Lane shifts on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the H-2 Freeway and the Kalaeloa Boulevard overpass on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 p.m. to 4 a.m., for installation of raised pavement markings. --- H-201 MOANALUA FREEWAY --- 1) HALAWA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between the Ft. Shafter/Ahua Street offramp (Exit 4) and the Stadium/Halawa/Camp Smith offramp (Exit 1E) on Sunday night, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for road markings and maintenance work. 2) HALAWA Roving lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in both directions between the Halawa Interchange and Middle Street on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for street sweeping. 3) HALAWA (NIGHT WORK) Alternating lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in both directions between the Halawa Interchange and Middle Street on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for street sweeping. --- H-3 FREEWAY --- 1) HALAWA TO KANEOHE Shoulder closure on the H-3 Freeway in the Kaneohe-bound direction in the vicinity of the H-201 Moanalua Freeway onramp on Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Thursday, Oct. 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for street light work. 2) HALAWA TO KANEOHE Roving lane closure on the H-3 Freeway in both directions between the Halawa Interchange and Halekou Interchange on Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for tree trimming. 3) HALAWA (NIGHT WORK) Alternating lane closure on the H-3 Freeway in the Kaneohe-bound direction between the Halawa Interchange and Harano Tunnels on Monday, Oct. 12 through Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., for emergency joint repairs. The speed limit will be reduced during closure hours. 4) KANEOHE Two lane closures on the H-3 Freeway in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Mokapu Saddle Road on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for storm drain cleaning. --- FARRINGTON HIGHWAY (ROUTES 93/930) --- 1) NANAKULI Right lane closure on Farrington Highway in both directions between Nanaikeola Street and Nanakuli Avenue on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for curb and gutter reconstruction work. 2) NANAKULI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Farrington Highway in both directions between Pohakunui Avenue and Helelua Street on Sunday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for pavement reconstruction. 3) WAIALUA Roving lane closure on Farrington Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Kaukonahua Road and Dillingham Airfield on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for litter removal. 4) WAIALUA Right lane closure on Farrington Highway in the westbound direction between Laau Paina Place and Olohio Street on Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for pole replacements. 5) WAIANAE (WEEKEND CLOSURE) Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction between Maipalaoa Road and St. John’s Road on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for the Maipalaoa Bridge Replacement project. The eastbound shoulder and right lane will be closed over a 24-hour period, seven days a week. Two lanes will remain open in the eastbound direction and one lane in the westbound direction for morning rush hour. For afternoon rush hour, two lanes will be open in the westbound direction and one lane in the eastbound direction around 3 p.m. 6) WAIPAHU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lanes will be closed as needed on Farrington Highway (Route 7101) in both directions between Fort Weaver Road and the H-1 Freeway Overpass (near Leeward Community College), on Sunday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 16, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. --- KAHEKILI HIGHWAY (ROUTES 83) --- 1) KANEOHE Roving lane closure on Kahekili Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Likelike Highway on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. --- KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY (ROUTES 61/72) --- 1) AINA HAINA Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions in the vicinity of East Hind Drive on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for sign replacement work. 2) HAWAII KAI Alternating lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions between Moomuku Place and Hawaii Loa Street on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sewer repair work. 3) KAILUA Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 61) in both directions between Kailua Road and Kamehameha Highway on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for grass trimming. 4) KAILUA Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 61) in both directions in the vicinity of Ulukahiki Street on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. --- KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY (ROUTES 80/83/99) --- 1) HALEIWA Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the northbound direction between Pohaku Loa Way and Pupukea Road on Thursday, Oct. 15, through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for tree trimming. 2) HAUULA Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Kawaipuna Street on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for utility work. 3) HAUULA Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the northbound direction between Kaupau Place and Kahikole Place on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for utility work. 4) KAAAWA TO KAHUKU (WEEKEND WORK) Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Kahana Valley Road and Kuilima Drive on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming. 5) KAAAWA Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions in the vicinity of Trout Farm Road on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming. 6) KAAAWA (WEEKEND WORK) Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the northbound direction between Kualoa Ranch and Kaaawa Valley Road on Saturday, Oct. 10, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., for shoreline repairs. Traffic will be contraflowed. 7) KAHALUU Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Waiahole Valley Road and Waiahole Homestead Road on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for bridge repairs. 8) KAHALUU Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Waihee Road on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for pole replacements. 9) KALIHI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Middle Street and Laumaka Street on Sunday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 16, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 10) LAIE Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the northbound direction in. the vicinity of Aakahi Gulch Road on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for utility work. 11) MILILANI (WEEKEND WORK) Left turn lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Ka Uka Boulevard on Saturday, Oct. 10, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., for waterline work. 12) PEARL CITY Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the westbound direction between Kuala Street and Waihona Street on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waterline work. 13) PEARL CITY TO HALAWA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Alternating lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between the H-1/H-2 Split and Halawa Interchange on Sunday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 16, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 14) PUNALUU Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Puhuli Street and Punaluu Valley Road on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for tree trimming. 15) SALT LAKE (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the eastbound direction between Center Drive and Nimitz Highway on Sunday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 16) WAIPAHU Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in both directions between Mali Street and Waipahu Street on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pavement markings. 17) WAIPAHU Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in both directions in the vicinity of Waipahu Street on Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for litter removal. --- LIKELIKE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 63) --- 1) KALIHI Roving lane closure on Likelike Highway (Route 63) in both directions in the vicinity of the H-1 Freeway on Friday, Oct. 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for tree trimming and litter removal. 2) KALIHI Right lane closure on Likelike Highway (Route 63) in the northbound direction in the vicinity of the H-3 Freeway on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waste removal. 3) KALIHI TO KANEOHE (NIGHT WORK) Full closure of Likelike Highway (Route 63) in the northbound direction between Valley View Drive and Kahekili Highway on Monday night, Oct. 12, through Friday morning, Oct. 16, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., for road resurfacing. Drivers coming out of Nalanieha Street will not be able to make a right turn onto Likelike Highway. --- NIMITZ HIGHWAY (ROUTE 92) --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND WORK) Right lane closure on Nimitz Highway in both directions between the Keehi Interchange and Middle Street on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 5:30 a.m. to 1 :30 p.m., for bridge deck repairs. 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Up to two lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction between Middle Street and Sand Island Access Road on Sunday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for striping work. 3) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Pacific Street on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for flow monitoring. 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Nimitz Highway in both directions between River Street and Richards Street over a 24-hour period, seven days a week. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 5) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Nimitz Highway in the eastbound direction between Lagoon Drive and Sand Island Access Road on Sunday night, Oct. 11, through Friday morning, Oct. 16, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 6) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction between Aolele Street and Elliott Street on Sunday night, Oct. 11, through Friday morning, Oct. 16, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 7) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Alakea Street and Awa Street on Monday night, Sept. 12, through Friday morning, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 8) PEARL HARBOR (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions in the vicinity of the Valkenburgh Street intersection on Sunday night, Oct. 11, through Friday morning, Oct. 16, from 9:30 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. --- PALI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 61) --- 1) NUUANU Lane closure on the Pali Highway in both directions between Auloa Road and Nuuanu Pali Drive on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, for construction activities. • Lanes will be closed in the Honolulu-bound direction from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Lanes will be closed in the Kailua-bound direction from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please visit the Pali Highway Resurfacing project website at http://palihighway.org 2) NUUANU Lane closure on the Pali Highway in both directions between Vineyard Boulevard and Wylie Street on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, for median work. • Lanes will be closed in the Honolulu-bound direction from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Lanes will be closed in the Kailua-bound direction from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please visit the Pali Highway Resurfacing project website at http://palihighway.org 3) NUUANU Alternating lane closures on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Kaneohe-bound direction in the vicinity of Nuuanu Pali Drive on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sewer line work. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org 4) NUUANU Roving lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions between the Pali Tunnels and Kamehameha Highway on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. 5) NUUANU Alternating lane closures on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions in the vicinity of Dowsett Avenue on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sewer work. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org --- ALA MOANA BOULEVARD --- 1) HONOLULU Center lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of South Street on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for flow monitoring. 2) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the eastbound direction between Keawe Street and Coral Street on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for flow monitoring. --- KANEOHE BAY DRIVE --- 1) KANEOHE Roving lane closure on Kaneohe Bay Drive in both directions between Nanamoana Street and Mokapu Saddle Road on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for grass trimming and litter removal. --- LAGOON DRIVE --- 1) HONOLULU Right lane closure on Lagoon Drive in the northbound direction between Aolele Street and Waiwai Loop on Monday night, Oct. 12, through Friday morning, Oct. 16, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for The Rail work. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Lagoon Drive in both directions between Aolele Street and Nimitz Highway on Sunday night, Oct. 11, through Friday morning, Oct. 16, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail work. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. --- WILIKINA DRIVE --- 1) KANEOHE Right lane closure on Wilikina Drive in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Kunia Road on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for landscaping work. --- KUALAKAI PARKWAY --- 1) EWA Kualakai Parkway between Farrington Highway and Keahumoa Parkway is City Maintained State Highway. Lane closure on Kualakai Parkway in both directions between Keahumoa Parkway and Farrington Highway on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for the rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- KAILUA ROAD --- 1) KANEOHE Roving lane closure on Kailua Road in both directions in the vicinity of Kainehe Street on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for litter removal and grass trimming. --- SAND ISLAND ACCESS ROAD --- 1) HONOLULU Left lane closure on Sand Island Access Road in the northbound direction between Auiki Road and Puuhale Road on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. 2) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Two right lane closures on Sand Island Access Road in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Auiki Street and Puuhale Road on Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for utility work. --- AOLELE STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Full closure of Aolele Street in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Airport toll booths on Sunday night, Oct. 11, through Friday morning, Oct. 16, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. Motorists will be detoured to Rodgers Street. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Aolele Street in both directions between Aolewa Place and Lagoon Drive on Sunday night, Oct. 11, through Friday morning, Oct. 16, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. Traffic will be detoured. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Intermittent closures on Aolele Street in both directions between Aolewa Place and Paiea Street on Sunday night, Oct. 11, through Friday morning, Oct. 16, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. Traffic will be detoured. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- MIDDLE STREET --- 1) KALIHI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Middle Street in the southbound direction between Kamehameha Highway and Nimitz Highway on Sunday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 — PAIWA STREET — 1) WAIPAHU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Roving closure on Paiwa Street in both directions between Hiapo Street and the H-1 Freeway on Friday night, Oct. 9, through Sunday morning, Oct. 11, from 9:30 p.m. to 4 a.m., for pavement markings. — UALENA STREET — 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Full closure of Ualena Street nightly Sunday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 16, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail. Motorists and pedestrians will be detoured and on street parking will not be allowed. One-way traffic in the westbound direction will take place daily, from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY CONFIRMS FIRST COVID-19 POSITIVE HAWAI‘I INMATE CASE AT SAGUARO CORRECTIONAL CENTER The Hawaii Department of Public Safety (PSD) has been notified that one (1) Hawai‘i inmate at the Saguaro Correctional Center in Eloy, Arizona tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first confirmed case for a Hawai‘i inmate at the facility. On Monday, Saguaro confirmed that one of their staff tested positive for COVID-19. As a result of contact tracing, the Hawai‘i inmate was tested and moved to the medical isolation unit to await the test result, which came back positive today. Two other Hawai‘i inmates were tested and are waiting on their test results. 264 Hawai‘i inmates in three (3) housing pods were placed on a precautionary 14-day quarantine. Saguaro nursing staff are doing daily temperature checks and monitoring the inmates for symptoms. No other Hawai‘i inmates at Saguaro have tested positive for coronavirus. “The Department is working with Saguaro to make sure all necessary precautions are taken to mitigate any potential spread of the virus,” said Acting PSD Director Fred Hyun. “Saguaro leadership has assured us that they are closely monitoring the inmates and have made the health and safety of the staff and inmates under their supervision their top priority.” Saguaro’s total overall bed capacity is 1926. Currently, Hawai‘i inmates occupy a total of 1083 beds. For more information on Saguaro’s operations and parent company CoreCivic’s COVID-19 procedure please go to CoreCivic’s dedicated COVID-19 web page: https://www.corecivic.com/en/corecivic-statement-on-covid-19-prevention On their page you will find a lot of information including the items below, implemented at Saguaro Correctional Center, to limit potential exposure and prevent the spread of coronavirus to inmates and staff: • Enhanced cleaning/disinfecting and hygiene practices • Inmate social in-person visitation was suspended as of March 18 • All volunteers entering the facility has been suspended • Enhanced screening of employees with no-touch infra-red thermometer and verbal health screening questionnaire • Bi-weekly town hall meetings with all inmates --sharing information and, reminders of importance of good health habits and reporting of fever, cough and/or respiratory issues immediately • Suspended medical co-pays • Non-essential programming has been temporarily suspended • Posters/signage placed in housing units and staff areas showing how to stop the spread of germs • Medical screened the entire Hawaii population and identified inmates in the higher risk category due to ongoing health issues. These inmates have been moved to separate housing units away from the general population. For more information on PSD’s planning and response to COVID-19, inmate testing data, and information detailing the efforts made to safeguard the inmates, staff and public, visit our webpage at: http://dps.hawaii.gov/blog/2020/03/17/coronavirus-covid-19-information-and-resources/

Five corals, raised at the Hawai‘i Anuenue Coral Restoration Nursery on Sand Island have a new home today in the waters of O‘ahu’s Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. Teams from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) “out-planted” the corals on Thursday in murky and rough ocean conditions. David Gulko, the DAR aquatic biologist in charge of the state’s nursery explained, “Corals in the bay have decayed over time, partly due to Hanauma’s heavy use by people, and partly due to external factors that have negatively impacted coral colonies statewide. We’re excited to begin what we hope will be a long-term restoration project.” Since the nursery was established several years ago it has experienced a 100% success rate with corals transferred into the ocean. Previous out-plant locations include at Coconut Island in Kāne’ohe Bay, off Sand Island, and in deep waters off the Honolulu airport’s reef runway. The Hanauma Bay corals are the first to be located in an area that experiences a lot of human activity. “We wanted to see what impact people will have on the corals we put out there. This is a small pilot project with corals that have been raised in the nursery for four years. They’re the same species of corals that are already present in the shallow waters of Hanauma Bay,” Gulko said. There is a great amount of interest by community members in Hanauma Bay restoration. Volunteers will help monitor the health of the corals over the course of time to see how they are doing and its hoped this first out-planting will be successful and lead to a larger scale restoration project. DAR has jurisdiction over the ocean portions of the bay and the City and County of Honolulu has responsibility for the preserve’s facilities, the beach, and the grounds. “We are excited to continue our partnership with DLNR to coordinate conservation efforts of the nature preserve from mauka to makai,” said Michele Nekota, Director of the City & County Parks and Recreation Department. “We hope this effort to bring new coral life to the bay will continue the recently observed revitalization of the nature preserve’s marine habitat. Mahalo to all of the marine biologists and nature preserve staff who are advancing us towards a more sustainable and thriving Hanauma Bay.” Two teams planted the corals on opposite sides of the bay, first using a brush to clean off the rock (substrate), carefully marking the location in order to monitor them, and then using an environmentally safe adhesive to attach them to the rock. Gulko concluded, “Hanauma Bay is already a nursery for many species of fish and invertebrates. If we can improve the coral reef ecosystem it not only enhances the benefits for all the aquatic life in the bay but provides the seeds to help other parts of O‘ahu maintain the wide range of biodiversity that is unique to Hawaiian marine life and our reefs.” Corals are extremely fragile and breakable. Everyone is reminded not to walk on them, step on them, touch them, or place boat anchors on them. The corals in the nursery grow 10 times faster than those in the wild. Once nursery corals are out-planted their growth rate slows to match that of their wild cousins.