Big Island Coronavirus Updates
105 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 105 new cases of coronavirus Saturday.
COVID-19 Testing Scheduled in North Kona
One COVID-19 testing clinic is scheduled for Hawai‘i County today, May 15.
Hawai‘i Daily COVID Averages on Decline
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 83 new cases of coronavirus Friday.
Masks to Remain Mandatory in Hawai´i Indefinitely
Hawai´i’s coronavirus restrictions aren’t going anywhere just yet.
Rollbacks on Mask, Social Distancing Mandates Could Come Soon in Hawaii
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has dramatically shifted its guidelines on what behaviors are safe for fully-vaccinated individuals.
Statewide COVID Cases Drop Below 50 Wednesday
The state’s two-week average is 78 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate with 1.4%.
Big Island Identifies 3 New Cases of COVID Tuesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 64 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday.
Hawai´i’s Vaccine Passport Program Opens Tuesday
For the first time in more than a year, island-to-island travel will return to something like normal for much of Hawai´i’s population.
Pfizer Vaccine Green Lit For Children 12 And Up
The US Food and Drug Administration declared the vaccine safe for the expanded age group after testing was conducted on 2,000 children between 12 and 15 years old.
QNHCH to Offer Weekly Walk-Up Vaccination Clinic
Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital plans to offer weekly walk-in vaccination opportunities for all state residents aged 16 years and older.
DOH Reports 91 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 91 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday.
Vaccinated Inter-County Travelers Allowed to Bypass COVID-19 Testing, Quarantine
Inter-county travelers who’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine will be able to bypass the pre-travel testing and/or quarantine requirement starting next week.
COVID Case Count in Hawai‘i Climbs Above 33K
The state’s two-week average is 93 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
Walk-In Vaccinations at Hawaiʻi Walmart, Sam’s Club Locations
Vaccines are being administered via both walk-up and scheduled appointments.
DOH Identifies 64 New COVID Cases in Hawai‘i
The state’s two-week average is 93 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.7%.
Pfizer Vaccine Expected to be Approved for Children Ages 12 to 15
Hilo Medical Center is opening sign-up for 12-year-olds to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in anticipation of the US Drug Administration’s announcement approving the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15.
DOH Reports 80 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 80 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday.
