Coronavirus Updates
Native Hawaiian Health Care Centers to Receive Federal Funds to Fight COVID-19
Native Hawaiian health care centers across the state will receive $20 million in federal funding as they continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exclusive Interview: Mayor Derek Kawakami Discusses Critical Issues Facing Kauaʻi County Today
Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami was interviewed by Pacific Media Group COO and Kauaʻi Now Director, Jack Dugan about some of the greatest challenges facing the county today.
Record Daily COVID Case Count Shattered With 1,167 Cases Reported
The record number of COVID-19 cases reported in a day was once again shattered with the Department of Health confirming 1,167 new cases this morning, Aug. 13.
Watch: Health Officials Investigating 3 Active COVID Clusters
The COVID-19 Delta variant continues to spread on Kaua‘i at an alarming rate, a Kaua‘i District Health Office official reported in a county update Thursday, Aug. 12.
34 COVID-19 Cases Recorded on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 34 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Aug. 12.
549 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 549 new cases of coronavirus statewide Thursday, bringing the overall total to 48,397.
170 Active COVID-19 Cases Confirmed on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 30 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Aug. 11.
DOH Suffers Reporting Issues, Partial Case Count Still Pushes 500 New Infections
Wednesday’s COVID-19 case total of 472 is a partial count.
COVID Cluster Identified in KCCC
A cluster was identified at the Kauai Community Correctional Center where 31 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19.
Highest Daily COVID-19 Case Count Reported on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reports the highest daily count of COVID-19 cases at 55 on Tuesday, Aug 10.
Governor Ige Reinstates Social Gathering Restrictions Across Hawai´i
Governor David Ige on Tuesday announced an executive order that immediately reinstates several coronavirus-related restrictions throughout Hawai´i.
Restrictions Could Return as Virus Surge Rages on
The state’s two-week average is now 506 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 7.3%.
DOH Ties Viral Cluster to Hanalei Restaurant
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has reported a COVID-19 cluster of concern on the Island of Kaua‘i.
Public Officials Plead With Hawai´i to get Vaccinated
Hospital beds across the state are filling up, with 224 patients under care for COVID-19 infection, 214 of whom are unvaccinated.
DOH Reports 615 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Department of Health reported 615 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday, bringing the overall total to 45,860.
Third Kauai Resident Succumbs to COVID-19
COVID-19 has claimed a third life on Kauai, officials confirmed Friday, Aug. 6.
Potential Widespread COVID-19 Exposure Reported on Kaua‘i
The Kaua‘i District Health Office (KDHO) is asking those who participated in a Līhu‘e Missionary Church youth excursion last week to contact their office as they may have been exposed to COVID-19.
‘We Can’t be Compelled to Take the Vaccination’
Union leaders expressed frustration with Gov. David Ige’s recent use of emergency powers to mandate state and county employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
