Coronavirus Updates
New COVID-19 Case Connected to Inter-Island Travel Confirmed
One new COVID-19 case was confirmed in Kaua‘i County and another probable case is pending laboratory results, officials announced this morning.
DOH Reports 89 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 89 new cases of coronavirus Friday, bringing the adjusted statewide total to 13,853 since the pandemic began. One additional fatality was also reported.
Hawai‘i Reports 10 COVID-Related Deaths
The statewide total is now 13,674 cases since the pandemic began.
All Counties to Partake in Pre-Travel Testing Program
The governor said he is also exploring a pre-travel testing program with Japan and will be speaking with Japanese authorities about the process Tuesday afternoon.
DOH Reports 62 New Cases of COVID Statewide
Another four COVID-related deaths were also reported Tuesday, three on O‘ahu and one on Maui.
DOH Reports 42 New Cases of COVID-19
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Monday reported 42 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 953.
DOH Reports 103 New COVID-19 Cases Sunday
The statewide case total is now 13,472 since the pandemic began.
Ige Set to Approve Post-Travel Testing Program in Hawai‘i County
Gov. David Ige is set to sign off on Hawai‘i County’s proposal to test arriving trans-pacific travelers for COVID-19 at the airport when they land in Kona.
Kawakami Continues to Await Gov’s Approval of Proposed Post-Travel Tiered System
The Kaua‘i County mayor continues to await Gov. David Ige’s decision on the county’s proposed four-tiered system for responding to COVID-19 when trans-pacific travel reopens next week.
DOH Reports 73 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 73 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 13,371 since the pandemic began. Two new COVID-related fatalities were also added to the state’s official death toll.
DOH Reports 155 New Cases, 2 More COVID Deaths
The Hawai’i Department of Health on Friday reported 155 new cases of coronavirus, pushing the statewide total to 13,300 confirmed cases since the pandemic began.
Kawakami Proposes 4-Tier Safety System Based on Kaua‘i’s Current COVID-19 Outlook
Mayaor Derek S.K. Kawakami has proposed a new emergency rule that provides a four-tiered system to define allowable businesses and activities, based on the current COVID-19 outlook on Kaua‘i at that time.
DOH Reports 101 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 101 new cases of coronavirus Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 13,146 since the pandemic began.
Post-Arrival Surveillance Testing of Tourists Won’t Carry Quarantine Penalties
Lt. Governor Josh Green announced a plan to create a post-arrival surveillance testing program that will attempt to test 10% of visitors each day to paint at a clear picture of how effective the pre-travel tests are at weeding out positive COVID cases.
DOH Reports 83 New Cases, 3 More COVID-Related Deaths
To date, 889 people have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection, while the official death toll now stands at 160.
Ige Denies Mayor’s Request to Implement Post-Travel Testing Program
Kaua‘i County’s proposal to implement post COVID-19 testing for travelers was denied by Gov. David Ige, officials announced Monday.
DOH Reports 52 New Cases of COVID Monday
A total of 10,470 people have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
Millions Available to Support Child Care in Hawai‘i
The goal of the new program is to provide regulated child care providers or A+ providers in Hawai‘i with one-time, flexible funding to ensure the continuity of their operations.
Kaua‘i Remains Free of New COVID Cases Sunday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 70 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 12,804 since the pandemic began.
DOH Reports 133 New COVID-19 Cases, 11 Deaths
The Department of Health has reported 133 new COVID-19 cases statewide with 11 deaths on O‘ahu.
