Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Hawai´i Returns Thousands of Vaccine Doses, Citing Decreased Demand
The Hawai´i Department of Health is expected to roll out a vaccination incentive program in the coming days to try and drum up more demand for the shot.
No New COVID Cases Reported Among HCCC Inmates
The Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center (HCCC) reports two new positive staff test results received bringing the total staff positives to 11.
Mayor Rolls Back Gathering, Boating Restrictions on Big Island
Big Islanders can now congregate in larger numbers at sporting events than have been allowed in months.
6 New COVID Cases Identified in HCCC Outbreak
COVID-19 cases among inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center (HCCC) have crept up to 77, officials announced Tuesday, June 1.
Big Island COVID Cases Spike Tuesday
The state’s two-week average is 55 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
DOH Identifies 30 New COVID Cases Monday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 30 new cases of coronavirus Monday.
DOH Reports 48 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 48 new cases of coronavirus Saturday.
71 HCCC Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19
Seventy-one inmates at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center have now tested positive for COVID-19, as of Saturday, May 29.
DOH Reports 44 New Cases of COVID Friday
The state’s two-week average is 47 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 0.9%.
Hawai´i Hits COVID-19 Vaccine Benchmark
To date, more than 1.5 million doses have been administered across all islands.
COVID Variants Now Dominate New Hawai‘i Infections
SLD reports a growing presence of the P.1 variant, among others, which is highly infectious and may be more resistant to antibodies.
Big Island Reports 2800th COVID Case
The state’s two-week average is 50 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.0%.
Governor Repeals Outdoor Mask Mandate
Governor David Ige on Tuesday lifted all mask requirements for outdoor activities, effective immediately.
DOH Reports 23 New Cases of COVID Tuesday
The state’s two-week average is 53 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.0%.
93 New COVID Cases in Hawaii Saturday
The state’s two-week average is 74 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.3%.
Two More Succumb to Virus in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 61 new cases of coronavirus Friday.
Hawaii Reports 80 New COVID Cases Thursday
The state’s two-week average is 80 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.5%.
DOH Reports 73 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 73 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday.
Big Island Reports Zero New COVID Cases Tuesday
The state’s two-week average is 78 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
