Coronavirus Updates
State Identifies 45 New COVID Cases Thursday
The state’s two-week average is 47 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
Wilcox Schedules 2 Additional Days for Kūpuna to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Wilcox Medical Center has scheduled two additional days for kūpuna ages 75 and older to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
State Reports 4 New COVID-Related Deaths Wednesday
The state’s two-week average is 51 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
Kaua‘i County Leads State With Highest Number of Residents Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Kaua‘i County is leading the state in vaccinating its residents against COVID-19.
47 New COVID Cases Identified Across All Islands
The state’s two-week average is 49 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Mainland Travel
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Governor Ige Orders Flags at Half-staff
Today the US marks a half-million COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began.
Daily Virus Total Remains Low at 52 Monday
The state’s two-week average is 45 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
68 New Cases Reported
The state’s two-week average is 42 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.0%.
DOH Reports 59 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 59 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 27,107.
More HI Residents to ‘Soon’ Become Eligible For Vaccine
Vaccination eligibility is about to expand in Hawai‘i to a slightly younger demographic.
Kawakami Signs Proclamation Extending Disaster Relief Period
The Mayor’s seventh supplementary emergency proclamation authorizes the County of Kaua‘i to take immediate action to mitigate the potential impacts of COVID-19.
COVID Cases Jump to 67 Thursday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 43 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 0.9%.
Another Male Visitor Diagnosed With COVID-19
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Feb. 17.
Vaccine Passport Program Won’t Discriminate
The vaccine passport will be used for more than travel, where it will exempt anyone arriving in the islands from all quarantine and testing requirements. It will also likely apply to sizable public gatherings.
Vaccines Delayed by Winter Weather to Arrive This Week
Hawai‘i is currently in a portion of the vaccination cycle during which many kūpuna are set to receive their second shots.
State Reports 17 New COVID Cases Tuesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 50 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
Male Visitor Diagnosed With COVID-19
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
‘Vaccine Passport’ to Offer Quarantine Alternative
Lt. Gov. Josh Green said he is hopeful the program will include mainland travel by May 1.
Health Dept Notes 35 New Cases of COVID Monday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 53 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
