The state Department of Health reported 4,249 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 4, bringing the statewide total to 252,654. Ten new fatalities were reported.
A total of 565 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, 8,726 required hospitalization, with 51 currently hospitalized. At least 1,428 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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