Big Island Coronavirus Updates
COVID Vaccine, Testing Requirements Implemented for Judiciary Employees
Starting Monday, Sept. 27, Hawaiʻi State Judiciary employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
DOH Reports 12 More COVID-Related Deaths
A total of 38 new infections were identified on the Big Island Wednesday.
Half of HCCC Inmate Population Vaccinated Against COVID-19
More than half of all the inmates at Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center are now vaccinated against COVID-19.
Big Island Hospitalizations Dip Below 40
It if the first time the number of COVID patients in Big Island hospitals has been below 40 in several weeks.
DOH Reports Downward Trend of COVID-19 Cases 2 Days in a Row
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 280 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 76,191. No new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
59 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 431 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 75,911.
AARP Hawai`i Kūpuna to Host Booster Shot Information Session
Kūpuna can get the latest information on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and ask questions of State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble at a free telephone forum sponsored by AARP Hawai`i next week.
Hawaiʻi Surpasses 4K Hospitalizations After Reporting Deadliest Day of Pandemic
The state’s two-week average is now 526 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 6.1%.
Weekend Vaccine, Testing Clinics on Big Island
There will be no clinics on Sunday, but they will resume island-wide on Monday.
CDC to Send Hawai‘i Millions to Protect Nursing Homes Amid Pandemic
The CDC announced the allocation on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021.
Fatality Figures Remain Grim as Double-Digit Deaths Reported Again Friday
A total of 89 new infections were identified on the Big Island Friday.
DOH Reports 8 More COVID-Related Deaths Thursday
A total of 96 new infections were identified on the Big Island Thursday.
35 Patients at HMC Being Treated for COVID-19
Hilo Medical Center continues to operate beyond capacity due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, especially in the Intensive Care Unit.
4 Active COVID-19 Cases Reported Among HCCC Inmates
There are currently four active COVID-19 cases among inmates at Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center as of Wednesday, Sept. 15.
89 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 493 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 73,268.
DOH Reports 41 New COVID Cases on the Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 423 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 72,775.
Hawai’i County, UBER Partner for Free Rides to Vaccination Appointments
Nationally, Uber has pledged to provide up to 10 million free or discounted rides to help people get vaccinated.
More Social Restrictions Possible Should Hospitalization, Death Rates Not be Curbed
Case counts remain more significant than they were at any point in the pandemic pre-July of 2021,
PSD Offers Update on Mass Testing Results
The Department of Public Safety (PSD) was notified a deputy sheriff, assigned to the Sheriff Special Operations Section, has reported a positive test result.
Big Island Hospitalizations Decreasing Slowly
Testing and vaccination clinics are available at multiple locations across the Big Island Monday.
