Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Big Island health care providers urge public to mask up, get vaccinated as COVID cases continue to climb
Hawai‘i County is seeing an average of 14 new cases a day throughout a week’s time, with a 6.6% test positivity rate. The state on the other hand is seeing an average of 175 new cases a day during a 7-day period, an increase of 3 from the prior week, and has a 16.7% test positivity rate.
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Hawai‘i
The state’s new Respiratory Disease Dashboard shows that COVID-19 is at the yellow, or medium activity level, meaning the virus is circulating at higher levels than would be expected based on historic trends.
Hawai‘i Department of Health supports CDC updates to COVID-19 guidance
DOH continuously reviews data on respiratory pathogens, including the virus that causes COVID-19.
State reminds public to be vigilant because of uptick in COVID hospital admissions
Increases in COVID hospitalizations on O’ahu and Maui during the past couple of weeks have bumped the state’s hospitalization levels up from low to medium, paralleling rates nationwide.
Federal Public Health Emergency ends today for COVID-19, but disease has not disappeared
The federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 will end on May 11, 2023, but the disease has not disappeared and people should remain vigilant.
CDC allows second dose of updated vaccine for older, immunocompromised adults
The CDC has revised its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations following FDA regulatory action, allowing for an additional updated vaccine dose for adults aged 65 years and older, and multiple doses for those who are immunocompromised.
Local health care leaders agree COVID-19 pandemic at transition point
The World Health Organization determined the COVID-19 pandemic is approaching a transition point — and President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11.
COVID-19 remains global health emergency, but pandemic is at a transition point, World Health Organization says
During WHO’s International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on Friday, officials concurred the pandemic continues to constitute a public health emergency of international concern.
Report: COVID-19 booster vaccinations lag as negative impacts from virus widen
The report by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization is based on responses from 1,627 adult Hawaiʻi residents to a survey administered in partnership with the Pacific Alliance Against COVID-19 during fall 2022.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines coming soon for keiki as young as 6 months old
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has placed orders to supply participating health care providers with updated bivalent vaccines for children ages 6 months to 5 years old.
COVID weekly update: 197 new infections reported on the Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,327 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Oct. 26, bringing the statewide total to 361,817
Weekly COVID update: Big Island sees spike in new infections
The state Department of Health reported 2,211 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Oct. 19, bringing the statewide total to 360,490. Three new fatalities were reported. Big Island saw a spike in new infections from 89 last week 372 this week. A map documenting new cases by district throughout all islands can be accessed at the DOH […]
COVID weekly update: 89 new cases reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,047 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Oct. 12, bringing the statewide total to 358,279.
COVID bivalent booster recommended for everyone over age 5
The Department of Health recommends COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccines for everyone age five and older.
COVID boosters, flu shots available during Walmart Wellness Day
As flu season approaches and COVID-19 continues to infect — and re-infect — people throughout the islands, Walmart is offering a chance for Big Island residents to protect themselves.
COVID Weekly Update: 109 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,273 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Oct. 5, bringing the statewide total to 357,232. Eight new fatalities were reported.
State: COVID Reinfection Rate Rising
The percentage of COVID cases involving people who previously were infected now accounts for about 10% of new confirmed cases.
Department of Health Adds Reinfection Cases to Weekly COVID Case Count
The state Department of Health reported 12,755 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Sept. 28, bringing the statewide total to 355,959.
COVID Weekly Update: 145 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,132 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Sept. 21, bringing the statewide total to 343,204.
COVID Weekly Update: 158 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,343 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Sept. 14, bringing the statewide total to 342,072.
