Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Rising COVID Case Trend Creeping Back Into Big Island Numbers
Coronavirus cases have been climbing steadily on the Big Island over the last week, approaching or eclipsing double-digit tallies daily.
COVID Vaccine Eligibility to Expand Next Week
Beginning Monday, all adults over the age of 65 will be eligible for the vaccine in Hawai‘i.
Big Island Surpasses 2,300 COVID Cases Since Pandemic Began
The state’s two-week average is 51 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
Independent Pharmacies Assist in Vaccine Rollout
Independent pharmacies on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island have administered first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to about 10,000 residents and caregivers in approximately 1,700 small care homes.
Five New COVID Cases Identified on Big Island
The state’s two-week average is 52 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
Hawai´i Vaccine Passport Program Likely Still Months Away
A Hawai´i Senator has introduced two resolutions that would, in effect, create a vaccine passport program for incoming and interisland travelers.
DOH Reports 42 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 42 new cases of coronavirus Friday, raising the statewide total to 27,977.
Vaccinated? CDC Says You Can Begin Taking Some of Your Life Back
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidance Monday, saying that those who are fully vaccinated may congregate in small, private settings without masks.
VIDEO: South African Variant Found Identified Hawai´i
The vaunted “South African” variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Hawai´i.
Senate Passes Massive COVID Relief Measure
The American Rescue Plan Act is the second largest emergency relief package in American history.
Four New COVID Cases Identified on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 54 new cases of coronavirus Friday.
COVID-19 Vaccines Soon to be Offered to Kūpuna 70 Years Old and Older
The state is expanding the pool of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations by offering shots to kūpuna age 70 and older beginning Monday, March 8.
DOH Reports 35 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 35 new cases of coronavirus Tuesday, raising the statewide total to 27,623.
First Doses of J&J Vaccine to Arrive in Hawai’i This Week
Just shy of 12,000 J&J doses will arrive to the state of Hawaii, to be split among all four counties proportionately.
DOH Reports 29 New COVID Cases Monday
The state’s two-week average is 45 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
Johnson & Johnson Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Use
Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine was cleared for use by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.
New COVID Variant Discovered in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) confirms the presence of a new COVID variant in Hawai‘i.
DOH Reports 45 New COVID Cases Thursday
The state’s two-week average is 47 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
Four New COVID-Related Deaths Identified in Hawai‘i
The state’s two-week average is 51 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
47 New COVID Cases Identified Across All Islands
The state’s two-week average is 49 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
