Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Weekly COVID Update: 718 New Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 5,768 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 11, bringing the statewide total to 258,422.
Wednesday, May 04, 2022
Weekly COVID Update: 565 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 4,249 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 4, bringing the statewide total to 252,654.
Thursday, April 28, 2022
‘It’s Still Out There’: Despite Lifting of Restrictions, Shift in Approach, The COVID-19 Pandemic Isn’t Over
You might have noticed a few changes lately.
Thursday, April 28, 2022
East Hawaiʻi Health Clinics to Give Out COVID Test Kits, N95 Masks
East Hawaiʻi Health Clinics will be holding a community giveaway of COVID at-home test kits and N95 masks Friday, April 29, at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
State Transitioning to Public Health Management of COVID
While the state is transitioning from emergency response to a more traditional public health approach to managing COVID-19, health officials and Gov. David Ige stressed Wednesday, April 27, during a press conference that the pandemic is not over.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Weekly COVID Update: Nearly 500 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 3,370 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 27, bringing the statewide total to 248,405. Eleven new fatalities were reported.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Weekly COVID Update: 150 New Infections Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,736 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 20, bringing the statewide total to 245,035.
Sunday, April 17, 2022
Federal Government Extends Mask Requirement For Public Transportation
Those who use and work in public transportation and transportation hubs will continue to be required to wear masks for at least another two weeks.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Weekly COVID Update: 160 New Infections Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,327 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 13, bringing the statewide total to 243,299.
Wednesday, April 06, 2022
Weekly COVID Update: 107 New Cases Identified on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,194 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 6, bringing the statewide total to 241,972.
Tuesday, April 05, 2022
Talk-Story With County Administration About Moving Forward After COVID
The path forward after the COVID-19 pandemic involves everyone, and Big Island residents will get a chance to discuss the future with Hawai’i County Mayor Mitch Roth and key members of his cabinet during an upcoming online meeting.
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Second COVID Booster Shot Available at QNHCH
North Hawai‘i residents looking to receive their second COVID-19 booster shot can now get one at a Waimea hospital.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
COVID Weekly Update: 92 New Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,187 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, March 30, bringing the statewide total to 240,778.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
DOH: 2nd Booster Shot Recommended
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is adopting the most recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding COVID-19 booster shots.
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Visitation Resumes at State Correctional Facilities
In-person visitation at the state’s correctional facilities will resume this week.
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Senator, Health Chair to Honor Big Island Medical Professionals For Pandemic Response
Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, Chair of the Committee on Health, will visit the Big Island this weekend to honor and thank medical staff members of three facilities for their laudatory work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Weekly Update: 53 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 827 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 239,591.
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
County COVID Community Testing to End This Week
All county-sponsored COVID-19 testing events will be suspended until further notice, starting Saturday, March 26.
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Hawai‘i National Guard Completes COVID-19 Support Mission
The Hawai‘i National Guard’s Joint Task Force (HING JTF) has transitioned its remaining COVID-19 responsibilities such as vaccinations, testing, COVID-19 mapping, and unemployment office temperature screenings back to the state as of March 15, 2022.
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Weekly Update: 107 New COVID Cases Reported on Hawaiʻi Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,092 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 238,764.
