Big Island Coronavirus Updates
156 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Hawaiʻi Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 2,611 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 126,067.
Public Safety Department Releases Latest COVID Results
The latest testing updates received for Hawaii’ correctional facilities were issued in a press release Tuesday, Jan. 4
Surge Continues With 1,592 New Cases
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 1,592 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 123,456. No new fatalities were reported.
Extra $25 Booster Shot Incentive Offered to Fully Vaccinated Inmates
PSD stated in a press release Monday, Jan. 3 that it is now offering an additional $25 incentive for all fully vaccinated inmates who choose to receive the booster shot.
Ige Allows Virtual Public Meetings to Continue as COVID Cases Rise
Gov. David Ige last week signed an emergency proclamation temporarily suspending an upcoming provision in the state’s Sunshine Law that would have mandated public meetings accommodate for at least one in-person location.
State Reports 3,178 New Cases of COVID on Sunday
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 3,178 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 118,820. No new fatalities were reported.
2,710 New Cases, 4 Deaths Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 2,710 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 115,6422. Four new fatalities were reported.
DOH Reports 3,290 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 3,290 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 112,932.
Daily COVID Case Count Expected to Hit Record High Thursday
Hawaiʻi County is expecting the highest daily case count since the start of the pandemic to be reported Thursday, Dec. 30.
DOH Revises State’s Isolation, Quarantine Policy for COVID-19
The Hawai‘i Department of Health, or DOH, is revising the state’s COVID-19 isolation and quarantine policies to closely align with recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
DOH Reports 1,561 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 1,561 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 106,158.
Demand for COVID Tests Surges With Case Numbers
It was a stark difference Monday at Nomi Health’s free COVID-19 testing site on the opposite end of the parking lot from Ross Dress for Less in the Waiākea Center in Hilo.
County Reduces Indoor Gathering Limit Ahead of New Year’s Eve
Hawaiʻi County has reduced the indoor gathering limit to 10 as COVID-19 cases continue to surge statewide.
824 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 824 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 104,597. No fatalities were reported.
CDC Recommends Shortening Quarantine, Isolation Periods in COVID-19 Cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends shortening the quarantine and isolation periods for individuals diagnosed with COVID-19.
Public Safety Update: 51 inmate tests at HCCC, three positives
The latest testing updates received for the correctional facilities were published Monday, Dec. 27.
Mayor Suspects he has Omicron Variant
On Monday, Dec. 27, Roth’s office issued a press release stating that the first-term mayor tested positive for COVID-19 over the Christmas weekend and, speaking with Big Island Now later that day, Roth said he suspects he came down with the highly communicable strain that hit O‘ahu earlier this month and is at the heart of the state’s recent surge in new cases.
Hawai‘i County Mayor Tests Positive for COVID-19
Hawai‘i County Mayor Mitch Roth tested positive for COVID-19 over the Christmas weekend, his office said in a press release Monday, Dec. 27.
1,384 New Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 1,384 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 103,773. No fatalities were reported.
State Reports 2,205 New COVID Cases Sunday
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 2,205 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 102,389. Four fatalities were reported.
