Big Island Coronavirus Updates
COVID Weekly Update: 803 New Cases Confirmed on Hawaiʻi Island
June 15, 2022 · 7:14 PM UTC
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?
June 13, 2022 · 4:30 PM UTC
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
June 8, 2022 · 8:06 PM UTC
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
June 8, 2022 · 1:03 AM UTC
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
June 1, 2022 · 7:17 PM UTC
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
May 26, 2022 · 2:00 AM UTC
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
May 25, 2022 · 7:32 PM UTC
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
May 20, 2022 · 4:00 AM UTC
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
May 18, 2022 · 8:55 PM UTC
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
May 11, 2022 · 7:44 PM UTC
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
May 4, 2022 · 8:55 PM UTC
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
April 29, 2022 · 1:01 AM UTC
You might have noticed a few changes lately.
East Hawaiʻi Health Clinics to Give Out COVID Test Kits, N95 Masks
April 28, 2022 · 10:07 PM UTC
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
April 28, 2022 · 3:30 AM UTC
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
April 27, 2022 · 8:13 PM UTC
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
April 20, 2022 · 7:50 PM UTC
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
April 18, 2022 · 3:00 AM UTC
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
April 13, 2022 · 7:22 PM UTC
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
April 6, 2022 · 9:39 PM UTC
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
April 6, 2022 · 12:00 AM UTC
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.
