The Hawaii Department of Public Safety (PSD) was notified 1 additional deputy sheriff tested positive for COVID-19. A deputy in the Sheriff Division Kapolei Court Section took a COVID-19 rapid test today (9/3/20) and reported a positive test result. A second verification test is pending. The deputy last worked on 9/2/20. The Kapolei court cellblock was sanitized. PSD notified the Judiciary and the Department of Health (DOH) of the positive result. DOH is conducting contact tracing and PSD is awaiting further DOH guidance. PSD staff in those sections have been notified and encouraged to contact their health care providers if they have questions about possible exposure. The Department of Public Safety (PSD) did not received any new inmate test results. OCCC was notified of 2 positive staff results. More staff and inmates have recovered. The total number of inmates in custody with active cases dropped to 50 and the number of recovered increased to 232. There are currently no inmates hospitalized. The total number PSD staff with active COVID cases is 50 and recovered staff increased to 32. * Administrative Division includes all administrative support service offices, fiscal, personnel management and training and staff development. **Numbers are subject to change as pending results are received. The total number of positive and negative tests to date can be found on PSD’s COVID-19 information website. The inmate releases directed through the Hawaii Supreme Court (HSC) orders are on-going. ***The lists of names/criminal case numbers for defendants released on 9/1/20 and 9/2/20 per HSC court order, are attached. All transports to court from all Oahu facilities are suspended through Friday, September 18. Video hearings will still be accommodated to the extent possible and as legally permissible. PSD is in constant contact with the Judiciary to assure the safety of all staff and inmates involved. PSD will continue to closely monitor the spread of COVID-19 and make additional operational and preventative decisions as the situation evolves. 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/

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) and Hawaiian Electric have scheduled a power outage to test the Emergency Power Facility (EPF) at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The planned event is scheduled for the following date and time: 11:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, to 4 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6 During the outage there will be no power to Terminals 1 and 2, and all parking structures. Facilities located on the Ewa Service Road will also be impacted. The roads and H-1 Freeway offramps leading to HNL will be closed to the public throughout the outage period. The outage will occur when no flights are scheduled to arrive or depart, however the power to the airfield will remain on and unchanged during the test. The south ramp and facilities on Lagoon Drive, Elliott Street and Aolele Street will not be impacted by the power outage. Businesses located in the airport have been notified to plan accordingly and to unplug electronics and equipment prior to the event to prevent possible damage.

Last weekend an estimated 100 people gathered at the J7 ranch to get in streams and waterfalls above the ranch. The waterways above the J7 (Wailuku River, Hookelekele Stream, Lauiole Falls, Pukamaui Falls and Kauwehu Falls) are collectively known as “Narnia”, and are part of the Hilo Restricted Watershed Section of the Hilo Forest Reserve. Access is restricted and requires a permit for entry (HAR 13-105-4). The DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife (DOFAW) is not issuing any permits for access to that area at this time. Hunters are allowed to access Hilo Restricted Watershed with a valid hunting license for the purpose of hunting on weekends and holidays only. A major access point is through the J7 ranch, (currently unencumbered land TMK: (3) 2-5-009:004) and this area is now also closed to the public. All other uses are prohibited at this time and the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) and Hawai‘i County Police will be enforcing all State laws and rules. Additional Hawai‘i Island Area Closes After Today to Discourage Large Gatherings The Puna Trail in the Puna District on Hawai‘i island will be closed at midnight today. The 2.5-mile-long trail leads to Ha‘ena Beach, known locally as Shipman’s and has seen large group gatherings dating back to original COVID-19 related orders and closures back in April. This closure, like yesterday’s announcement that all State Parks on Hawai‘i island are also closing after today, is consistent with Hawai‘i County’s closure of all county beach parks. All State and County closures are in effect at least through Sept. 18, 2020. Surveys conducted in April by staff from the State’s Na Ala Hele Trails and Access Program, showed an eight-fold increase of usage of the Puna Trail, compared to data from 2019. At that time an average of 16 people a day used the trail, while the COVID-19 survey period showed an average of 140 users each day. The DLNR Division of State Parks supports all county and state rules in an effort to reduce the chances of coronavirus infection on Hawai‘i island, which recently, like O‘ahu, has experienced a surge in cases. Closed signs were put up at the trailhead this afternoon and the WH Shipman Estate which co-manages the trailhead parking lot with the State supports closures, as enforcement is difficult at the remote Ha‘ena beach. County and State law enforcement officers will be patrolling all closed areas this weekend to ensure compliance with all emergency rules.

The U.S. Census Bureau has begun to release daily 2020 Census housing unit completion rates, including the 2020 Census self-response rate and Nonresponse Followup completion rate. 85.7% of housing units have been accounted for in the 2020 Census as of today, with 20.4% counted by census takers and other field data collection operations, and 65.3% of housing units responding online, by phone, or by mail. When more households self-respond to the census, census takers will have fewer households to visit. It has never been easier to respond to the census on your own, whether online at 2020census.gov, over the phone, or by mail. More than 95 million households in the country have responded on their own so far! See the total response rates here.

A Keahuolū Courthouse employee has tested positive for COVID-19, the Hawai‘i State Judiciary announced Friday. The individual was last at work on Monday. After getting tested on Tuesday, the person was first told the test was negative, but later got a corrected -- positive -- test result on Thursday. After conferring with DOH, coworkers with close, prolonged contact with the affected individual were notified and advised to seek guidance from their medical providers. They will return to work when medically appropriate to do so. The Third Circuit Kona District Court courtroom will be closed on Friday for thorough cleaning and disinfecting. Traffic and criminal cases will be continued. This is the second positive case for a Judiciary employee on Hawai‘i island. Source: www.courts.state.hi.us/news_and_reports/2020/09/keahuolu-courthouse-employee-tests-positive-for-covid-19

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO AWARD $20 MILLION FOR GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN WORKERS RIGHTS AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF LABOR REFORMS IN MEXICO The U.S. Department of Labor today announced its intent to award two $10 million grants focused on Mexico. Funding for these grants was appropriated as part of the legislation implementing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). One grant will strengthen workers’ ability to exercise their labor rights under Mexico’s recent landmark labor law reforms by increasing workers’ effective use of labor rights provisions, building the capacity of worker organizations in priority sectors, and strengthening dialogue among relevant stakeholders to improve implementation of labor law reforms. The second grant will increase awareness of the Mexican labor reform among workers, employers and union leaders through targeted, innovative campaigns, materials and tools. The grant will also improve the ability of federal and state government agencies to conduct outreach regarding labor rights and implementation of the labor reforms among target audiences. Both grants will build on recent programs funded by the Department to strengthen capacity in Mexico to effectively implement labor reforms and support compliance with the groundbreaking labor provisions of the USMCA. Funded with more than $32 million over the past two years, these programs are working to support the Mexican Ministry of Labor, conciliation bodies and the Federal Center for Conciliation and Labor Registration; advance productive labor relations and union democracy; combat child labor and forced labor; and promote women’s economic empowerment and acceptable conditions of work for vulnerable workers. In addition to the new programs announced today, the Department is finalizing the obligation of nearly $25 million in additional funding for programs to support compliance in Mexico with the labor provisions of the USMCA. These grants will be made available through the Bureau of International Labor Affairs, whose mission is to promote a fair global playing field for workers in the United States and around the world by enforcing trade commitments, strengthening labor standards and combating international child labor, forced labor and human trafficking. The mission of the Department of Labor is to foster, promote and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights. Agency Bureau of International Labor Affairs Date September 4, 2020 Release Number 20-1705-NAT

All County and State Beach Parks on Hawai‘i Island will be closed for two weeks from September 4 through September 18, amid a spike in COVID-19 cases. The intent of the closures is to prevent the further spread of the virus by limiting gatherings at the beaches. Department of Health contact tracing has shown that large gatherings are a key source of the virus’s spread, with several clusters being linked to social gatherings. “We are at a critical stage, and we must stop the spread of the virus,” said Mayor Harry Kim. “Beach parks can only be used to access to the ocean, exercising, fishing and gathering food, and using the bathrooms and shower facilities.” “Everybody has kuleana to end the spread of COVID-19 on Hawai‘i Island, and by rallying as a community we can beat this.” Beach parks and coastal parks may be used for direct access to and from the ocean in order to engage in exercise, fishing and gathering food. Park restrooms and showers will be open during the hours of 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. daily. The following terms and conditions will be in effect, per an Amendment to the Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 11: • Use of pavilions, barbecues, temporary canopies, pop-up tents, tarps and similar shade devices are not allowed. • Tables, hibachis, coolers, and other items commonly associated with picnicking and gatherings are prohibited. • Camping at all beach parks and shoreline parks is prohibited. All existing camping permits are hereby cancelled. • All commercial operations and activities are prohibited. • Camping at all beach parks and shoreline parks is prohibited. All existing camping permits are hereby cancelled. To clarify, for Kailua Park, the restrictions only apply to the area makai of the runway. Lili‘uokalani Gardens remains open; however, the use of pavilions, barbecues, temporary canopies, pop-up tents, tarps and similar shad devices are not allowed, and tables, hibachis, coolers, and other items commonly associated with picnicking and gatherings are prohibited.

The trans-Pacific passenger arrivals data is derived from data provided by the new Safe Travels program, which was launched on September 1, 2020. Data collected from 09/02/20 Source: Safe Travels program developed by the State of Hawaii Office of Enterprise Technology Services Note: The data is preliminary and subject to change

Make COVID recovery ‘a true turning point’ for people and planet, Guterres urges, calling for concerted action by G20. Addressing ministers at a virtual meeting on sustainable recovery from COVID-19 on Thursday, the UN chief said that the world is confronting two urgent crises: COVID-19 and climate change. “Let us tackle both and leave future generations with the hope that this moment is a true turning point for people and planet,” he said, in a video message. The ministerial meeting, convened by the Government of Japan, saw the participation of senior officials from several countries, as well as representatives from youth groups, civil society organizations, businesses and local governments. In parallel, an online portal that showcases climate and environment policies and actions in recovery from COVID-19 was launched. The Platform for Redesign 2020 will help build momentum for COP26, the UN conference that assesses progress in dealing with climate change, to be held in 2021. Renewables cheaper and more efficient The Secretary-General outlined six climate-positive actions for a sustainable recovery, including investing in green jobs; not bailing out polluting industries; ending fossil fuel subsidies; accounting for climate risk in all financial and policy decisions; working together; and – most important – leaving no one behind. There is simply no rational case for coal power in any investment plan – Secretary-General Guterres Mr. Guterres spoke of governments and businesses shifting towards them, realizing that clean energy brings more jobs, cleaner air, better health and stronger economic growth. “The world’s top investors – including some in Japan – are abandoning fossil fuels because renewables are cheaper and more efficient”, he continued, adding: “They understand that it makes no economic sense to burn money on coal plants that will soon become stranded assets.” The UN chief also called on all countries, especially member of the G20 - the group of top industrialized nations - to commit to to carbon neutrally before 2050. He  urged them to submit “more ambitious” nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and long-term strategies before COP26 aligned with the goal to limit temperature increase to 1.5 degree Celsius.

Drive-through COVID-19 testing will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Pauole Community Center on Molokai. “I strongly encourage Molokai residents to consider getting tested during this drive-through testing event,” Mayor Michael Victorino said. “By testing our community widely and accurately, we can limit the spread of this virus. Again, we want to mahalo Minit Medical for taking their team to Molokai and for their hard work and partnership to administer these drive-through events for Maui County.” Diagnostic PCR testing will be available. Minit Medical will call individuals with all results, which are expected to take one to three days. Participants should pre-register for the drive-through testing on Minit Medical’s website at www.minitmed.com. Participants can do same-day registration, but pre-registration saves time and avoids paperwork and personal interactions. Testing is available for individuals who are either symptomatic or asymptomatic. People who get tested are asked to bring: • Insurance card • Identification • Facial covering / mask Criteria for Molecular testing: • Symptomatic: o Fever/chills o Body aches o Short of breath o Difficulty breathing o Cough o Loss of taste or smell o Diarrhea o Sore throat o Headache o Nausea o Runny nose • Asymptomatic (with possible exposure): o Recent travel to Mainland/International o Positive/possible exposure contact o First responders/essential workers o Pre-operative, pre-procedure testing o Required for travel (costs might be incurred) For more information on the drive-through testing event, call Minit Medical Urgent Care at (808) 667-6161. For more information on COVID-19 in Maui County, visit www.MauiCounty.gov.

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs Oahu motorists that the Kunia/Waipahu/Ewa offramp will be closed from the eastbound H-1 Freeway on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., for asphalt repair work. Motorists wanting to access these areas will be directed to the Waikele/Waipahu offramp (Exit 7) as an alternate route. Electronic message boards will be posted to warn motorists of the closure. Special duty police officers will be onsite to assist with safety procedures and traffic control. HDOT advises motorists to plan ahead and allow for extra travel time to get to their destinations.