Mayor Victorino on COVID-19 Cluster in Maui Memorial Medical

Mayor Michael Victorino provided the following statement on COVID-19 cases at Maui Memorial Medical Center. “I was informed this morning that a cluster of COVID-19 cases has been identified and involve hospital staff at Maui Memorial Medical Center. These employees were immediately sent home to self-isolate and plans are moving forward to transport these workers to a quarantine site away from their families.” “We also are working very closely with Maui Health System, the State Department of Health and others to accelerate testing for additional hospital workers this afternoon. Gov. David Ige has assured me that he will do everything he can to expedite test results.” “I want to mahalo everyone who is on the front lines of this pandemic. These are difficult times for all of us and we are taking immediate action to assist our healthcare workers. The County will be redirecting any available personal protective equipment to the hospital for their staff.” “We will continue to do everything in our power to protect the health and safety of everyone in Maui County.” Video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/countyofmaui/