The state Department of Health reported 1,736 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 20, bringing the statewide total to 245,035. Seventeen new fatalities were reported.
A total of 150 new infections were identified Wednesday on the Big Island. A map documenting new cases by district throughout all islands can be accessed at the DOH website.
Of those total cases, 8,605 required hospitalization with 29 currently hospitalized. At least 1,407 have died since the pandemic began. Hospitalization data is updated Monday through Friday, except on state and federal holidays.
For a comprehensive calendar and list of all pharmacies and clinics providing vaccination and testing on the island, visit the Civil Defense website.
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