Coronavirus Updates
State Officials Urge Residents to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
As of Thursday, May 27, 50% of Kaua‘i residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Mayor Derek SK Kawakami announced in Thursday’s bi-weekly COVID-19 update.
Hawai´i Hits COVID-19 Vaccine Benchmark
To date, more than 1.5 million doses have been administered across all islands.
Hawai‘i Surpasses 36K Cases of COVID-19 Thursday
The state’s two-week average is 49 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.0%.
COVID Variants Now Dominate New Hawai‘i Infections
SLD reports a growing presence of the P.1 variant, among others, which is highly infectious and may be more resistant to antibodies.
Hawai‘i Approaches 36K COVID Cases
The state’s two-week average is 50 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.0%.
Ige Grants Mayor’s Request to Amend Tier Guidelines
Gov. David Ige approved Kaua‘i County’s request to amend its tier guidelines for COVID-19, further loosening restrictions.
Governor Repeals Outdoor Mask Mandate
Governor David Ige on Tuesday lifted all mask requirements for outdoor activities, effective immediately.
1 New COVID Case Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, May 25.
Kaua‘i Mayor Proposes 2 New COVID Tiers, Further Loosening Health Restrictions
Mayor Derek SK Kawakami has proposed additional tiers to the COVID-19 health and safety protocols in a step toward loosening restrictions.
Watch: Kawakami Announces County’s Return to Tier 4 in COVID Health Restrictions
No new COVID-19 cases were reported on Kaua‘i on Monday, May 24. During the county’s bi-weekly COVID-19 update, Mayor Derek SK Kawakami reported eight active cases and 13 individuals in health-directed quarantine.
One New COVID Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
Saturday’s cases bring the number of active cases to 11 with 360 cumulative cases.
93 New COVID Cases in Hawaii Saturday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 93 new cases of coronavirus Saturday.
Two More Succumb to Virus in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 61 new cases of coronavirus Friday.
Local Clinics Team Up, Schedule COVID-19 Vaccination Events
Hoʽōla Lāhui Community Health Clinic, in partnership with Mālama Pono Health Services, the Kaua‘i District Health Office, and the County of Kaua‘i, is hosting small pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics for adults 18 and older.
Bi-Weekly COVID-19 Update: Surge in Cases Under Control, Mayor States
Mayor Derek SK Kawakami is hopeful Kaua‘i will move back to Tier 4 by next week after a COVID-19 outbreak earlier this month.
Hawaii Reports 80 New COVID Cases Thursday
The state’s two-week average is 80 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.5%.
2 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, May 20.
DOH Reports 73 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 73 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday.
