Big Island Coronavirus Updates
54 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Hawaiʻi Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 304 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 80,886.
34 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Hawaiʻi Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 168 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 80,582.
DOH Reports Less Than 100 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 91 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 80,414.
County Increases Gathering Size Limits For Sporting Events
The rule also creates a mechanism for sporting organizers to apply for special event exemptions to allow for gathering sizes above the limit of 25 for organized sports, which includes spectators.
Daily Cases Dip Below 200 Monday
A total of 40 new infections were identified on the Big Island Monday.
47 New COVID Infections Reported on Hawaiʻi Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 279 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 79,851.
Ige Extends Emergency Proclamation, COVID Restrictions in Hawai´i
Whatever chance Hawai´i had at leaving COVID restrictions behind come the start of October were obliterated with the arrival of the Delta variant to island shores.
DOH Reports 366 New Cases Friday
A total of 91 new infections were identified on the Big Island Friday.
Big Island Surpasses 10K COVID Cases
A total of 56 new infections were identified on the Big Island Thursday.
DOH Reports 13 COVID-Related Deaths Wednesday
A total of 4,310 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 770 have died.
DOH Reports 240 New Cases, as Vaccine Shots Overtake 2 Million Statewide
A total of 24 new infections were identified on the Big Island Tuesday.
Restrictions Remain Despite Hawai´i Surpassing Major Milestone
Nearly 80% of the state’s eligible population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, while around 90% of those aged 12 and older have begun their vaccination schedules.
Hawaiʻi Closes in on 2 Million Vaccine Doses Administered
The state’s two-week average is now 339 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 4.2%.
11 Active COVID Cases Reported at HCCC
There are currently 11 active COVID-19 cases among inmates at Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center.
Reported Daily COVID Cases Dip Slightly on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 408 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 77,777.
State Approaches 90% Employee Vaccination Rate
The vaccination rates do not include the University of Hawaiʻi and the Department of Education.
DOH Approves Booster Shots For Several Demographics
These recommendations apply only to those who received the Pfizer vaccine. There are no changes at this time for those who received Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
Big Island COVID Hospitalizations Drop to 25, as Testing/Vaccination Sites Continue
The slow and gradual decline of new cases and hospitalizations has been aided by testing and vaccination clinics across the Big Island.
68 New COVID Infections Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 403 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 77,369.
Hawaiʻi Records Another Day of Double-Digit COVID Deaths Thursday
The state’s two-week average is now 421 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 5%.
