UPDATED 6 pm
March 6, 2020 at 12:23 pm HST OFFICIAL WORD: Coronavirus COVID-19 has been detected in the Islands.
The Oahu resident traveled on the Grand Princess during a cruise that started Feb. 11, returned home to the islands by air, and then subsequently sought medical care after getting sick. David Ige announced today that an Oahu man who traveled on a cruise ship is the states first case to be confirmed.
Gov. David Ige announced the resident traveled on the Grand Princess during a cruise that started Feb. 11, returned home to the islands by air, and then subsequently sought medical care after getting sick.
Officials have reported the man is quarantined and monitored at his home and is said to be doing fine.
The mans itinerary is being investigated to see how many others may also be infected. At this time there is no reason to become alarmed.
Be vigilant in washing your hands with soap often during the day. Especially if you have been shopping or just general public exposure wipes or hand sanitizer. Help yourself, help others.
From what I understand the flu kills thousands of people every year and we accept it as a natural occurrence in modern times. Like they said if you are weak and come in contact with the virus you could and will be exposed. So Stay home and stay safe for now. Let them get a handle on it and figure an antidote.
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