Health officials report high COVID-19 cases statewide

Hawai‘i Department of Health is reporting high levels of COVID-19 activity in the state and is advising the public to take precautions.

The state released its weekly numbers for June 4-10 this afternoon which shows a total active of 1,330 active cases statewide. The seven-day daily average cases is 172, an increase of 22 cases from the previous week.

Hawai‘i County also saw an increase week over week. According to state officials, the seven-day case average is 14, up from the week prior by three cases.

The total number of active cases on Hawai‘i Island is 124.

For more information on COVID-19 data in the state, click here.

The DOH Respiratory Disease Dashboard shows COVID-19 disease activity level is in the red, or high activity level, indicating the virus is circulating at high levels compared with historic trends.

This high level means that recommended precautions are more important for reducing risk.

DOH continues to monitor this activity and recommends the following:

• Get a COVID-19 shot.
• If you feel sick, stay home and away from others.
• Wear a well-fitting mask indoors when around people.
• Stay outdoors or in a well-ventilated area to reduce chances of COVID transmission.
• Take a COVID-19 test if you exhibit symptoms.