Big Island Coronavirus Updates
All Federal Unemployment, Programs Related to Pandemic Ends Sept. 4, 2021
The additional federal unemployment aid related to the COVID-19 pandemic is coming to an end Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.
65 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 553 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 63,502.
Second Wave of Relief Workers Arrive at HMC
A second wave of relief workers, specialized in caring for COVID patients, arrived Monday, Aug. 30, from across the country to Hilo Medical Center.
139 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 720 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 62,949.
HIDOE COVID-19 Dashboard Keeps Daily Case Count Tallies Across Hawaiʻi Schools
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) launched an interactive dashboard on its website to display confirmed COVID-19 case data at its 257 schools and other Department offices.
Nearly 70 People Hospitalized for COVID-19 on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 1,035 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 59,613. Nine new COVID-related deaths were reported.
More Free Testing, Vaccines Available in Kona Through Local Hospital
Participants are asked to bring photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, state ID, birth certificate or social security card.
176 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 831 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 58,578. No new COVID-related deaths were reported.
Nearly 88% of State’s Workforce Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Nearly 88% of the stateʻs workforce is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Aug. 16, officials reported Wednesday, Aug. 25.
22 New COVID Hospitalizations Reported on Big Island Overnight
Widespread community-based transmission of COVID-19 has been prevalent across all counties for several weeks.
100 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 625 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 57,747.
Big Island Hits 40 Hospitalizations as Infections Continue to Rise
The Department of Health (DOH) has reported that the State and Island of Hawai´i have been experiencing wide-spread community-based transmission of the coronavirus for several weeks.
100 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 565 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 57,235.
Hawai´i Considers Return to Lockdowns, Discusses Health Passes Amid Surge
Asking residents to voluntarily bear the burden of COVID restrictions, a strategy this administration has turned to in recent weeks, does not appear to be working.
UH System Implements Vaccine Mandate
The university’s decision comes after the FDA granted full authorization to the Pfizer vaccine.
Pfizer Vaccine Granted Full FDA Approval
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been granted full approval by the United States government.
Hawaiʻi Infection Average Presses Upward of 700 Daily
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 571 new COVID-19 cases Monday,
126 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department Health reported 763 new COVID-19 cases as of Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 55,206. One new COVID-related death was reported.
Over 30 People Hospitalized for COVID-19 on Big Island, Officials Confirm
The Hawaiʻi Department Health reported 845 new COVID-19 cases as of Friday, bringing the statewide total to 54,443.
Kealakehe High Records Most New COVID Cases for Week of Aug. 14-19
HIDOE reported a total of 383 confirmed staff and student cases statewide.
