Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Monday, August 02, 2021
Major Hawai´i Healthcare Providers Issue Mandatory Vaccine Order for Employees
Several of Hawai´i’s largest and most substantive healthcare providers announced jointly on Monday, Aug. 2, that they will require vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees.
Monday, August 02, 2021
Community Clinics Provide Free Vaccine, Mostly Free Testing
Combination testing and vaccination clinics are again weekly fixtures across the island.
Monday, August 02, 2021
State, Big Island Virus Totals Continue to Surge
The state’s two-week average is now 317 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 6%.
Saturday, July 31, 2021
DOH Reports 485 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 485 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday, bringing the overall total to 4,210.
Friday, July 30, 2021
Ige Considering Vaccine Rules For State, County Workers as COVID Cases Soar to New Heights
Coronavirus is surging in Hawai´i worse than it ever has since the pandemic began in early 2020.
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Over 50 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on the Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 234 new cases of coronavirus statewide Thursday, bringing the overall total to 41,303. Over the past two days, there have been five new COVID-related deaths were reported.
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Big Island Reports Four New Virus-Related Hospitalizations Overnight
The state’s two-week average is now 190 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 4.7%.
Saturday, July 24, 2021
Big Island Active Virus Cases Surpass 300
The state’s two-week average is now 161 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 4.4%.
Friday, July 23, 2021
Virus Cases Top 200 For Second Straight Day
The state’s two-week average is now 144 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 4.1%.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Health Officials Say Viral Explosion Shows ‘No Signs of Diminishing’
Coronavirus numbers are surging throughout Hawai´i at levels not seen since January.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Big Island Identifies 50 New Infections in Single Day, as Statewide Cases Soar
Three new COVID-related deaths were also reported Thursday.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Hawai‘i Sees Full Week of Triple-Digit Virus Cases
The state’s two-week average is now 124 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 3.7%.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Viral Spike Continues Across Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 100 new cases of coronavirus statewide Tuesday.
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Kona Shopping Center to Host Free Vaccination Clinic
A free coronavirus vaccination clinic will be held in Kailua-Kona this weekend.
Monday, July 19, 2021
Hawai‘i Sees Fifth Straight Day of Triple-Digit Virus Totals
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 132 new cases of coronavirus statewide Monday.
Sunday, July 18, 2021
Community Testing Scheduled to Stem Spread of COVID-19
Mass community testing clinics for COVID-19 will begin again starting Tuesday, July 20.
Saturday, July 17, 2021
DOH Reports 124 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 124 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday
Friday, July 16, 2021
Big Island Virus Total Hits Highest Mark in Months Friday
The state’s two-week average is now 86 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.9%.
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Hawai‘i Sees Largest Daily Virus Spike in Months
To date, more than 65% of state residents have begun their vaccination schedules, while nearly 59% are considered fully vaccinated.
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Big Island COVID Hospitalizations on Rise
The state’s two-week average is 63 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.3%.
