Coronavirus Updates
Kaua‘i ‘Ohana Feel Financial, Emotional Strain of Pandemic, Survey Reports
Door-to-door surveys across Kaua‘i County revealed that more than half (57%) of the island’s households have at least one person living in the residence who has lost their job due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in economic strain that has affected their mental health.
DOH Reports 8 New Cases of COVID-19 Overnight
A total of 52 new cases have been identified in Hawai‘i over the last five days, as businesses continue to reopen.
Hawai‘i Reports Double-Digit Coronavirus Cases For Second Straight Day
Seventeen people were identified as positive for COVID-19 Saturday, Hawai‘i’s second consecutive day of double-digit cases of the virus.
State Prepared for Inevitable COVID-19 Spike, Officials Say
State officials are not surprised or alarmed by the spike in COVID-19 cases over the past week as they anticipated an increase with the gradual reopening of the economy.
Ige Extends Out-of-State Travel Quarantine
Hawai‘i has extended its 14-day mandatory travel quarantine for out-of-state arrivals through the end of July, Governor David Ige announced Wednesday.
DOH Reports 7 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday
Hawai‘i Department of Health reports seven new COVID-19 cases, all located on O‘ahu, bringing the statewide total to 692.
$803.2 Mil in Unemployment Benefits Paid Out by State
The state has paid out approximately $803.2 million in unemployment benefits since March 1.
Bars, Short-Term Rentals to Reopen Next Week
Gov. David Ige has granted Mayor Derek Kawakami’s request to reopen bars and bar top services with COVID-19 safety precautions in place.
Kauai Daily COVID-19 Update for Monday, May 4
Kauai County Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami updates on the current state of COVID-19.
Kauai Daily COVID-19 Update for Saturday, May 2
Kauai County Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami updates on the current state of COVID-19.
