Big Island Coronavirus Updates
COVID Weekly Update: 803 New Cases Confirmed on Hawaiʻi Island
The state Department of Health reported 7,199 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, June 15, bringing the statewide total to 297,851.
How Much Profit Are Private Labs Earning From PCR COVID Testing?
A paper recently published in Journal of General Internal Medicine details how the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic created a perfect storm in which private laboratories can earn huge profits from polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, testing while potentially impacting health care premium costs.
Weekly COVID Update: 841 New Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 8,033 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, June 8, bringing the statewide total to 290,652.
Number of Veterans Test Positive for COVID at Hilo VA Home
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo is currently in outbreak mode as six residents and a number of staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
Weekly COVID Update: 966 New Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 8,125 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, June 1, bringing the statewide total to 282,619.
UH Study: Hawaiʻi’s COVID Models, Responses, Lessons Learned
One of the first comprehensive studies of the state’s COVID-19 pandemic response has identified key takeaways to inform policymakers how to better respond in the event of another pandemic.
Weekly COVID Update: 1,102 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 8,924 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 25, bringing the statewide total to 274,495.
Nose For COVID: ‘Rock Star’ Detection Dog Working With Big Island Schools to Sniff Out Disease
VOLCANO — The Volcano School of Arts and Sciences has a new part-time staff member who not only helps keep people safe from COVID, but also provides hands-on learning and a possible future career path for students and others.
COVID Weekly Update: 850 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 7,149 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 18, bringing the statewide total to 265,571.
Weekly COVID Update: 718 New Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 5,768 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 11, bringing the statewide total to 258,422.
Weekly COVID Update: 565 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 4,249 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 4, bringing the statewide total to 252,654.
‘It’s Still Out There’: Despite Lifting of Restrictions, Shift in Approach, The COVID-19 Pandemic Isn’t Over
You might have noticed a few changes lately.
East Hawaiʻi Health Clinics to Give Out COVID Test Kits, N95 Masks
East Hawaiʻi Health Clinics will be holding a community giveaway of COVID at-home test kits and N95 masks Friday, April 29, at 10 a.m.
State Transitioning to Public Health Management of COVID
While the state is transitioning from emergency response to a more traditional public health approach to managing COVID-19, health officials and Gov. David Ige stressed Wednesday, April 27, during a press conference that the pandemic is not over.
Weekly COVID Update: Nearly 500 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 3,370 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 27, bringing the statewide total to 248,405. Eleven new fatalities were reported.
Weekly COVID Update: 150 New Infections Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,736 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 20, bringing the statewide total to 245,035.
Federal Government Extends Mask Requirement For Public Transportation
Those who use and work in public transportation and transportation hubs will continue to be required to wear masks for at least another two weeks.
Weekly COVID Update: 160 New Infections Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,327 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 13, bringing the statewide total to 243,299.
Weekly COVID Update: 107 New Cases Identified on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 1,194 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 6, bringing the statewide total to 241,972.
Talk-Story With County Administration About Moving Forward After COVID
The path forward after the COVID-19 pandemic involves everyone, and Big Island residents will get a chance to discuss the future with Hawai’i County Mayor Mitch Roth and key members of his cabinet during an upcoming online meeting.
