This is a COVID-19 informational update for Tuesday, March 23th at 4 in the afternoon.
There are two community tests scheduled for tomorrow. One in South Kona at the Konawaena High School from 2 to 6 in the afternoon. One in Hilo at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium from 3 to 6 in the afternoon.
The next community testing will be on Saturday when three district tests are scheduled. One in Hilo at the Afook-Chinen Auditorium. One in North Kona at the West Hawaii Civic Center. One in Puna at Keaau High School.
The Department of Health has opened vaccine registration to those 65 and older. If you have questions regarding vaccine availability for your age group, please contact the Department of Health at (808) 300-1120. You can also visit the Civil Defense website for a list of all clinics and pharmacies providing vaccinations.
Please understand that the threat of spreading the virus has not ended. We are asking you to continue following the preventive policies of face coverings, distancing, and limiting gathering sizes to no more than 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors to help reduce the spread of the virus. Mahalo for your Kokua.