Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Friday, May 07, 2021
COVID Case Count in Hawai‘i Climbs Above 33K
The state’s two-week average is 93 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
Thursday, May 06, 2021
COVID Cases Double Overnight to 128 Thursday
The statewide total is now 32,922.
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
Walk-In Vaccinations at Hawaiʻi Walmart, Sam’s Club Locations
Vaccines are being administered via both walk-up and scheduled appointments.
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
DOH Identifies 64 New COVID Cases in Hawai‘i
The state’s two-week average is 93 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.7%.
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
Pfizer Vaccine Expected to be Approved for Children Ages 12 to 15
Hilo Medical Center is opening sign-up for 12-year-olds to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in anticipation of the US Drug Administration’s announcement approving the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15.
Tuesday, May 04, 2021
DOH Reports 80 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 80 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday.
Monday, May 03, 2021
One New COVID-Related Death Reported Monday
The state’s two-week average is 91 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
Saturday, May 01, 2021
Big Island Hits 2,700 Cumulative COVID Cases
The state’s two-week average is 92 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6.
Saturday, May 01, 2021
Free Community COVID-19 Testing Schedule
Public coronavirus testing continues this weekend, with three district tests scheduled for Saturday.
Friday, April 30, 2021
Post-Arrival COVID Testing to Continue on Big Island
The decision to continue the post-arrival testing program comes as the state moves toward its debut of vaccination exemptions for interisland travel.
Friday, April 30, 2021
Hawaii Over 100 COVID Cases Again Friday
To date, a total of 1,202,060 doses of COVID-19 vaccination have been administered statewide.
Friday, April 30, 2021
Officials Halt Visitation at Hilo Veterans Home Over COVID Concerns
The staff member in question works with food preparation and does not have direct contact with those who live in the home.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Statewide COVID Cases Spike Above 100 Thursday
Most of the 69 active cases on the Big Island are located in the Kailua-Kona and Hilo areas.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
North Hawai’i Community Hospital to Offer COVID Vaccine Clinic, No Appointment Necessary
Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital (QNHCH) is offering vaccinations for those age 16 and older.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
KCH, HMC to End Public COVID Vaccine Clinics
Kona Community Hospital and Hilo Medical Center will be ending their public COVID-19 vaccination clinics later this month.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Three New COVID-Related Deaths Tallied Statewide
The state’s two-week average is 77 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Three District COVID-19 Testing Sites Open Across Big Island Wednesday
Three district COVID-19 tests are scheduled island-wide on Wednesday.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Hawai‘i Reports First Pediatric Death Related to COVID Infection
The State Department of Health on Tuesday officially reported the state’s first pediatric COVID-19 death.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
5 New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
The Department of Health reports five new Coronavirus cases and three people hospitalized in Hawai‘i County.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
HCCC Staff Cleared to Return to Work After Testing Positive for COVID
Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center (HCCC) is clear of active COVID-19 cases after two employees tested positive for the virus earlier this month.
