Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Hawai´i County Asks Governor to Reinstate Pre-Travel Testing For All
Hawai´i County Mayor Mitch Roth has officially petitioned Governor David Ige to reinstate pre-travel testing for every visitor arriving in the Hawaiian Islands.
Reported COVID-19 Cases on Big Island Top 6,000
The Hawaiʻi Department Health reported 752 new COVID-19 cases as of Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 53,598.
Exclusive Interview: Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth Discusses Critical Issues Facing Hawaiʻi County Today
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth sits down with Pacific Media Group COO and Big Island Now Director, Jack Dugan to address some of the greatest challenges facing the county today.
DOH Reports 87 New COVID-19 Cases on the Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department Health reported 647 new COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 52,846. Two new COVID-related deaths were reported.
New DOH Program Expands Free COVID-19 Testing to Neighbor Islands
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is expanding its network of free COVID-19 community testing through a partnership with the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii Consortium and independent pharmacies across the state.
FEMA Funds Staffing Shortages at KCH, HMC to Assist in COVID Surge
Additional staffing has come to aid Kona Community Hospital and Hilo Medical Center as the two hospitals continue to address an influx of COVID-19 patients.
84 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed on the Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Department Health reported 460 new COVID-19 cases as Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 51,199.
US Health Officials to Recommend Booster Shot For Most Vaccinated People
The Biden administration is expected to announce the recommendations within the next week.
DOH Reports 539 New Cases as Delta Variant Surges on
The state’s two-week average is now 652 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 7.5%.
State, County Officials Say Hawai´i Headed For Healthcare Disaster
Hawai´i’s healthcare system already hit its tipping point. Now, officials say, it has passed it.
COVID-19 Testing for Saturday, Aug. 14
COVID-19 testing and vaccination are scheduled in Hilo, Waimea and Kona today, Aug. 14.
Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Top 50K Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department Health reports 791 new COVID-19 cases as of Saturday, Aug. 14, bringing the statewide total to 50,355.
Hawai´i Will Not Face More New Restrictions Amid Unprecedented Surge
In Hawai´i’s attempts to forge a new normal, the state has stumbled into an unprecedented phase of the same old pandemic, only this time on steroids.
HIDOE to Implement Weekly COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Employees, Volunteers
All Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) employees will be required to be tested weekly for COVID-19 beginning Aug. 23 to comply with a recent vaccination mandate passed down by Gov. David Ige.
Native Hawaiian Health Care Centers to Receive Federal Funds to Fight COVID-19
Native Hawaiian health care centers across the state will receive $20 million in federal funding as they continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
151 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on the Big Island
The record number of COVID-19 cases reported in a day was once again shattered with the Department of Health confirming 1,167 new cases this morning, Aug. 13.
Hawai´i on Brink of Healthcare Crisis as Pandemic Booms
The State and County of Hawai´i are on the edge of a healthcare crisis.
Bay Clinic Offers Mass Vaccination Event This Weekend
Bay Clinic will hold another event on Saturday, Sept. 4 to administer the second dose of the vaccine.
122 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 549 new cases of coronavirus statewide Thursday, bringing the overall total to 48,397.
DOH Suffers Reporting Issues, Partial Case Count Still Pushes 500 New Infections
Wednesday’s COVID-19 case total of 472 is a partial count.
