Coronavirus Updates
Vaccinated? CDC Says You Can Begin Taking Some of Your Life Back
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidance Monday, saying that those who are fully vaccinated may congregate in small, private settings without masks.
VIDEO: South African Variant Found Identified Hawai´i
The vaunted “South African” variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Hawai´i.
53 Cases Reported State-wide
The state’s two-week average is 47 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
Two New Cases of COVID Identified on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.
US Senate Passes Massive Coronavirus Relief Bill
The US Senate voted to pass a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that includes at least $6.1 billion in estimated funding for Hawai‘i.
Longs Drugs in Kapa‘a Now Scheduling Appointments for COVID Vaccine
Longs Drugs in Kapa‘a is now accepting vaccine appointments.
State Reports 2 New COVID-Related Deaths Friday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 54 new cases of coronavirus Friday, raising the statewide total to 27,753.
DOH Identifies 60 New COVID Cases Statewide
The state’s two-week average is 43 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
Wilcox to Begin Providing Vaccinations to Kūpuna ages 70 and Up
Beginning on Monday, March 8, Wilcox Medical Center will have appointments available for adults ages 70 and older to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in line with the Hawai‘i Department of Health’s latest guidelines.
COVID-19 Vaccines Soon to be Offered to Kūpuna 70 Years Old and Older
The state is expanding the pool of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations by offering shots to kūpuna age 70 and older beginning Monday, March 8.
One New COVID-19 Case Identified on the Garden Island
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 3.
DOH Reports 20 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 20 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, raising the statewide total to 27,640.
Mayor Seeks to Rejoin State’s Safe Travels Program
Kaua‘i’s mayor seeks to rejoin the state’s Safe Travels program for incoming travelers in April.
DOH Reports 35 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 35 new cases of coronavirus Tuesday, raising the statewide total to 27,623.
First Doses of J&J Vaccine to Arrive in Hawai’i This Week
Hawai’i will receive its first doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine within the next few days.
State Identifies 29 New Cases of COVID Monday
The state’s two-week average is 45 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
60 New Cases Reported
A total of 1,869 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 439 people have died.
Higher COVID Case Count Today Partially Due to Historic Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 106 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 27,503.
New COVID Variant Discovered in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) confirms the presence of a new COVID variant in Hawai‘i.
Female Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Thursday, Feb. 25.
