This is a COVID-19 informational update for Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
On today’s update of COVID-19, the number of new active cases, on Hawaii Island, reported and monitored by the Department of Health is four. At this date, for Hawaii Island, two are hospitalized. A total of 49 deaths have been reported on Hawaii Island.
As case counts continue to increase across the Nation we need to do all that we can to keep the number of positive cases low on Hawaii Island.
To be proud of, Hawaii Island remains one of the safest places in the United States. Department of Health data shows that Hawaii Island leads the state in testing of its citizens.
Remember the purpose of testing is to identify positive cases early so we may reduce the spread of the virus.
Please visit one of the County’s District test sites held at multiple sites throughout the Island weekly. Hawaii Island also leads the state with 90% of its citizens following the face covering requirement for 2 consecutive months. Thank you Hawaii and lets continue working towards 100% to keep our families, friends and community safe.