Coronavirus Updates
Omicron Variant Suspected on Reaching Neighbor Islands
The Hawai‘i Department of Health said on Monday evening it has detected additional COVID-19 cases of the Omicron variant bringing the statewide total of Omicron cases to 50. Forty-nine of the 50 cases are on O‘ahu.
KPD Officers Respond to Several Opioid Overdoses, Recognized for Their Life-Saving Efforts
The Kauaʿi Police Department recognized eight Officers of the Month during December’s Police Commission meeting held via teleconference on Dec. 17.
1 COVID-Related Fatality Reported in Kauaʻi County
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported another fatality and 14 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Dec. 20.
840 New Cases, No Deaths Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 840 new COVID-19 cases Monnday, bringing the statewide total to 93,586. No new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
DOH Investigating COVID Cluster Linked to Honolulu Nightclub
The state Department of Health is investigating 30 COVID-19 cases among patrons and employees of The Republik nightclub in Honolulu.
Health Office Announces 10 New COVID Cases Sunday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
State Reports 972 New COVID Cases Sunday
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 972 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 92,746. Two new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
1 COVID Case Confirmed in Latest Jail Tests
Only one Hawai‘i correctional staff tested positive for COVID-19 after the latest round of testing, the Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety said during its latest update on Friday.
16 New Cases on Kaua‘i, all Residents
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health, Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Dec. 18.
COVID Case Surge Continues Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 707 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 91,774. Three new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
Omicron Variant at Heart of Hawaiʻi’s Latest COVID ‘Surge,’ Officials Say
Hawaiʻi officials urged people to take extra precautions as the state grapples with a staggering surge in COVID-19 cases right before the holidays, a time of year families and friends come together in large groups.
Hawaiʻi National Guard Joint Task Force to be Reestablished as COVID-19 Cases Rise
The Hawaiʻi National Guard canceled today’s ceremony marking the drawdown of the Hawaiʻi National Guard Joint Task Force (HING JTF) that supported COVID-19 response.
District Health Office Announces 9 New COVID Cases
The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Friday.
Staggering Spike in New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 797 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 91,067. Two new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
13 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Dec. 16.
COVID Cases Climb With Nearly 400 New Infections Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 395 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 90,270.
Incentive Program Lifts Inmate Vaccination Numbers
An incentive program offered by the state Department of Public Safety has helped increase vaccinations among inmates.
State Marks One Year Anniversary of First COVID Vaccinations
It’s been one year since COVID-19 vaccinations began in Hawai‘i, and the state marked the anniversary by saying thank you to those who have made it possible to safely administer more than 2.4 million of the shots.
6 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
DOH Reports 282 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 282 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 89,875.
