First confirmed COVID-19 case in Hana

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PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 3, 2020

 

Mayor Victorino releases statement on first confirmed case in Hana

 

Mayor Michael Victorino released the following statement on the first confirmed case in Hana.

“The County of Maui was notified early this morning that a test result has returned positive for a female resident of Hana. This individual is in self isolation and has some travel history. The Hawaii Department of Health is investigating this matter and calling close contacts this individual may have had.

I want to tell our Hana residents that we will be doing everything we can to protect their health and safety during these uncertain times. Please stay home as much as possible and practice aloha. We will continue to face these challenges together.”

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Chris Sugidono

Assistant Communications Director

County of Maui | Office of the Mayor

808.270.7208 | Christopher.Sugidono@co.maui.hi.us

UPDATE: Read the statement issued by Joan Beuchat, the Hana resident who tested positive.