Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Governor Ige Reinstates Social Gathering Restrictions Across Hawai´i
Governor David Ige on Tuesday announced an executive order that immediately reinstates several coronavirus-related restrictions throughout Hawai´i.
Big Island Reaches ‘Community Spread’ Amid Surge
The state’s two-week average is now 506 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 7.3%.
COVID-19 Testing Available in Kona, South Kohala
Two separate COVID-19 testing locations are set up today.
Public Officials Plead With Hawai´i to get Vaccinated
Hospital beds across the state are filling up, with 224 patients under care for COVID-19 infection, 214 of whom are unvaccinated.
25 People Hospitalized on Big Island for COVID-19
The Department of Health reported 615 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday, bringing the overall total to 45,860.
Big Island Overtakes Maui in Total Cases, Hawaii Reports 2nd Day of 600+ Infections
Two new COVID-related deaths were also reported.
Hawai‘i Crushes Former Single-Day Record With Massive New Case Count
The state’s two-week average is now 436 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 6.9%.
HMC Treating 13 COVID-19 Positive Patients
Hilo Medical Center reports an uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations from 11 to 13. Twelve of the individuals are unvaccinated.
Hawai‘i Virus Cases Smashing Old Records Amid Unprecedented Surge
A total of 63 new cases were identified on the Big Island Wednesday, with 845 active cases and 21 individuals hospitalize.
Big Island Hospitals Taxed as COVID Delta Variant Spreads Throughout County
Hawai‘i Island’s hospitals are nearing their capacities as the COVID-19 Delta variant runs rampant throughout the state.
Virus Continues to Slam Hawaiian Islands With Hundreds of New Cases Daily
The state’s two-week average is now 349 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 6.2%.
Major Hawai´i Healthcare Providers Issue Mandatory Vaccine Order for Employees
Several of Hawai´i’s largest and most substantive healthcare providers announced jointly on Monday, Aug. 2, that they will require vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees.
Community Clinics Provide Free Vaccine, Mostly Free Testing
Combination testing and vaccination clinics are again weekly fixtures across the island.
State, Big Island Virus Totals Continue to Surge
The state’s two-week average is now 317 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 6%.
DOH Reports 485 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 485 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday, bringing the overall total to 4,210.
Ige Considering Vaccine Rules For State, County Workers as COVID Cases Soar to New Heights
Coronavirus is surging in Hawai´i worse than it ever has since the pandemic began in early 2020.
Over 50 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on the Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 234 new cases of coronavirus statewide Thursday, bringing the overall total to 41,303. Over the past two days, there have been five new COVID-related deaths were reported.
Big Island Reports Four New Virus-Related Hospitalizations Overnight
The state’s two-week average is now 190 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 4.7%.
Big Island Active Virus Cases Surpass 300
The state’s two-week average is now 161 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 4.4%.
