Two COVID-19 Testing Clinics Open Today

Hawai‘i County has two COVID-19 community testing sites open today, March 24.

One is located in South Konat at Konawaena High School from 2 to 6 p.m. The other is in Hilo at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium from 3 to 6 p.m.

The next community testing will be on Saturday when three district tests are scheduled. One in Hilo at the Afook-Chinen Auditorium, one in North Kona at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center and one in Puna at Kea‘au High School.

The Department of Health has opened vaccine registration to those 65 and older. For questions regarding vaccine availability for your age group, contact the Department of Health at 808-300-1120. The Civil Defense website also has a list of all clinics and pharmacies providing vaccinations.

County officials remind the public that the threat of spreading the COVID-19 has not ended. The public is asked to remain vigilant in following the preventive policies of face coverings, distancing, and limiting gathering sizes to no more than 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors to help reduce the spread of the virus.