Section 22 - Findings to Extend Hawaii Public Housing Authority Emergency Rules Relating to COVID-19 EmergencyThe authority finds that:
(a) Governor David Y. Ige declared a state of emergency in the State of Hawaii due to COVID-19 by issuing an Emergency Proclamation on March 4, 2020, that was extended by Supplementary Proclamations, most recently on July 17, 2020, which extend the emergency through August 31, 2020;(b) Th HPHA staff reported a sudden and significant increase of COVID-19 cases among the residents at the following properties: (1) A sudden and significant increase of COVID-19 cases among the residents at the following properties: (A) Kuhio Park Terrace Low Rise - 1 active case (B) The Towers at Kuhio Park (KPT Towers) - 16 new active cases (this property is privately owned and managed, however, it s a contiguous property with Kuhio Park Terrace Low Rise and Kuhio Homes)(C) Kalihi Valley Homes - 5 positive cases; 2 are recovered (not active); 3 a e active; 2 new cases pending confirmation(D) Puahala Homes - 1 recovered case(E) Hauiki - 1 active case (hospitalized)(F) Mayor Wright Homes - 2 active cases(G) Kaahumanu Homes - 1 active case(H) Punchbowl Homes - 1 positive case that has recovered (not active)(I) Hookipa Kahaluu - 1 positive ca. a(J) Palolo Homes - 1 positive case lat has recovered (not active) (this property is privately owned and managed, however, it is near Palolo Valley Homes Federal Public Housing)(K) Palolo Valley Homes - 1 new case pending confirmation(L) Puuwai Momi - 5 positive cases, under isolation/quarantine in Waikiki (all from one household); 4 people from that same household awaiting test results;(c) The HPHA staff reported numerous residents at the HPHA properties are not physical distancing or wearing facial coverings (e.g. masks), are congregating in groups, and have allowed friends and family to perform their travel quarantine in their public housing unit;