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Hurricane Douglas continues to move toward the Hawaiian Islands and should be expected to bring severe weather this weekend. Joining me this afternoon are, Mayor Michael Victorino, Luke Meyers, administrator, Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency, John Bravender, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service and Veronica Verde, external affairs officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

The Emergency Department screening tent at Maui Memorial Medical Center will be taken down in preparation for Hurricane Douglas. A hospital spokesperson said the tent is rated for 30 mph sustained wind and with the threat of the Hurricane and even stronger winds, the tent will be taken down temporarily.

Maui Now’s Wendy Osher interviews Dr. Stacy Ammerman, OB-GYN from the Maui Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Ammerman will answer questions about deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor Victorino said the tour allowed him to see the hospital’s upgrades and changes.  “I was quite pleased at what I saw, but the proof is in the pudding and we’re going to work hard.  They’re working hard to make sure you would be safe if and when you need to go to the hospital–whether it’s the ER or any other services provided.”

The cluster of COVID-19 positive cases at Maui Memorial Medical Center has increased to 41 individuals.  State Health officials say these cases are under investigation as potentially associated with the cluster identified at the hospital and includes 26 staff members, 14 patients and one undetermined. 

The cluster of COVID-19 positive cases at Maui Memorial Medical Center increased from 15 to 19 today with news that there are three additional employees and one patient confirmed to have the virus. Maui Health tested 126 patients, caregivers and physicians this week, for COVID-19 infection.