Big Island Coronavirus Updates
One New COVID-Related Death Reported Monday
The state’s two-week average is 91 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
Big Island Hits 2,700 Cumulative COVID Cases
The state’s two-week average is 92 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6.
Free Community COVID-19 Testing Schedule
Public coronavirus testing continues this weekend, with three district tests scheduled for Saturday.
Post-Arrival COVID Testing to Continue on Big Island
The decision to continue the post-arrival testing program comes as the state moves toward its debut of vaccination exemptions for interisland travel.
Hawaii Over 100 COVID Cases Again Friday
To date, a total of 1,202,060 doses of COVID-19 vaccination have been administered statewide.
Officials Halt Visitation at Hilo Veterans Home Over COVID Concerns
The staff member in question works with food preparation and does not have direct contact with those who live in the home.
Statewide COVID Cases Spike Above 100 Thursday
Most of the 69 active cases on the Big Island are located in the Kailua-Kona and Hilo areas.
North Hawai’i Community Hospital to Offer COVID Vaccine Clinic, No Appointment Necessary
Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital (QNHCH) is offering vaccinations for those age 16 and older.
KCH, HMC to End Public COVID Vaccine Clinics
Kona Community Hospital and Hilo Medical Center will be ending their public COVID-19 vaccination clinics later this month.
Three New COVID-Related Deaths Tallied Statewide
The state’s two-week average is 77 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
Three District COVID-19 Testing Sites Open Across Big Island Wednesday
Three district COVID-19 tests are scheduled island-wide on Wednesday.
Hawai‘i Reports First Pediatric Death Related to COVID Infection
The State Department of Health on Tuesday officially reported the state’s first pediatric COVID-19 death.
5 New COVID Cases Reported on Big Island
The Department of Health reports five new Coronavirus cases and three people hospitalized in Hawai‘i County.
HCCC Staff Cleared to Return to Work After Testing Positive for COVID
Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center (HCCC) is clear of active COVID-19 cases after two employees tested positive for the virus earlier this month.
J&J Vaccinations to Resume in Hawai‘i
Use of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine was paused for 11 days while health organizations studied the risk of blood clots forming in those who received it.
DOH Identifies 70 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide Monday
The state’s two-week average is 76 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
Four Still Hospitalized, 94 Active Cases of COVID on Big Island Monday
If you have questions regarding COVID-19 vaccine availability for your age group, contact the State Department of Health.
Millions Across US Skipping Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
Millions of US citizens are choosing to skip the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a decision that will impact the level and duration of their initial immunity to the illness.
DOH Reports 51 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 51 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday.
DOH Reports 94 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 94 new cases of coronavirus on Friday.
