Coronavirus Updates
How to Order Free At-Home COVID Test Kits
The U.S. Postal Service has begun taking orders for free at-home COVID-19 test kits.
6,252 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Tuesday
The state Department of Health reported 6,252 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 180,838. No new fatalities were reported.
4,700 New Cases Reported Monday
The state Department of Health reported 4,700 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 174,586. No new fatalities were reported.
Kaua‘i District Health Office Announces 245 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 245 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
DOH Reports 3,878 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 3,878 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 169,886. Three new fatalities were reported.
War Memorial Convention Hall Testing Center Open Monday
While generally closed on state holidays, the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall testing site will be open on Monday, Jan. 17, due to the extremely high demand for testing.
High Volume of Tests Stressing State’s Data Collection System
The Hawai‘i Department of Health stated Saturday, Jan. 15 that it will temporarily stop reporting specific data sets on Sunday, Jan.16, so its data collection and reporting system can continue to accurately process the thousands of positive tests recorded at laboratories daily.
Kaua‘i Sees 152 New Cases Saturday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 152 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Jan. 15.
5,977 New Cases, 6 Deaths Reported Saturday
The state Department of Health reported 5,977 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 166,008. Six new fatalities were reported.
Sanctuary Modifies Ocean Count in 2022 Due to COVID
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary will be running a modified Ocean Count program for 2022, the organization announced Friday, Jan. 14.
3,099 New Cases, 3 Deaths Reported Friday
The state Department of Health reported 3,099 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 160,031. Three new fatalities were reported.
312 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 312 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Jan. 14.
Over 200 Inmates Statewide Receive COVID Booster as Part of Incentive Program
Two hundred fifty-five inmates have received a COVID-19 booster shot following the state’s announcement of a $25 incentive to fully vaccinated incarcerated individuals.
342 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 342 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Jan. 13.
Schatz Tests Positive for COVID-19
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said in a press release Thursday, Jan. 13 that he has COVID-19. The Hawai‘i Democrat said he’s asymptomatic and expects to be back at work in the near future.
3,392 New Cases, 4 Deaths Reported Thursday
The state Department of Health reported 3,392 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 156,932. Four new fatalities were reported.
County’s Testing Center, Mobile Testing Van Implements Ticketing System
COVID-19 testing centers on Kaua‘i are currently experiencing high demand and limited supplies. However, not everyone needs to have a PCR test.
Kaua‘i District Health Office Announces 197 New COVID Cases Wednesday
The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 197 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Over 3,500 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 3,512 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 153,540.
HIDOE Aligns With CDC Guidelines, Shortening Isolation and Quarantine Periods for COVID-19
COVID-19 Isolation and quarantine times for students and staff within Hawaiʻi public schools was reduced to five days for those who meet certain conditions, state officials announced Tuesday, Jan. 11.
