Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Funding For Airport COVID Testing in Jeopardy; Mayor-Elect Details Possible Changes
Funding for COVID-19 testing of trans-Pacific and interisland arrivals to the Big Island is likely to decrease sharply in December, meaning changes to current policies could prove imminent in the short-term.
Big Island Sees 1 New Cases of Coronavirus Wednesday, Keeping With Trend
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 75 cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
KCH Clears Hospital of COVID Patients Monday
As of Monday afternoon, Kona Community Hospital reported zero patients currently admitted for coronavirus treatment.
Big Island Identifies 6 New COVID Cases, Surpasses 1,600 Total
Hawai’i’s two-week average is 80 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.7%.
House Committee Asks Governor to Rollback New Travel Requirement
Tourism and business figures across the state expressed concern on the impact to tourism if those who were tested within 72 hours of travel but didn’t receive the results were made to quarantine without exception.
Free COVID-19 Testing Across Big Island, Nov. 30 to Dec. 5
No insurance is necessary to be tested but bring your driver’s license and insurance card, if you have one.
Big Island Report 4 New Cases of COVID Monday, Continuing Decreasing Trend
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 82 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.7%.
IRONMAN to Host ‘Kahiau Together’ Meal Distribution
Prepared by Chubby’s Diner, the meal will consist of baked herb chicken, homestyle gravy, buttered corn, and hapa rice.
Transpacific Travelers to Big Island Subject to 14-Day Quarantine Without Negative COVID Test Result on Arrival
Transpacific travelers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival to Hawai‘i County, or be subject to a 14-day quarantine.
DOH Reports 76 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 76 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, raising the statewide total to 17,784 since the pandemic began.
Hawai‘i Counts 120 New Cases, 2 COVID-Related Deaths on Thanksgiving
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 106 new cases daily, with a 2.1% test positivity rate.
DOH Reports 123 New Cases, 2 COVID-Related Deaths
Hawaii’s two-week average of new cases is 95 per day, with a test positivity rate of 2%.
Food Basket Distributes 100K Pounds of Support in the Face of Staggering Need
Workers from the Food Basket joined volunteers from the Lions Club, Youth With a Mission, and Hawaiian Airlines, among others, who helped manage the morning’s tremendous logistical tasks.
Oh, Canada: Hawai‘i to Offer Quarantine Exemption to Canadians by Next Month
Air Canada and WestJet are partnering with the state to implement the program north of the border.
Hawai‘i Tightens Pre-Travel Testing Requirements
Hawai‘i’s Safe Travels coronavirus testing program will remain in effect, but with an important change beginning next week.
Big Island Nears 1,500 COVID Cases Since Tracking Began
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 107 new cases of coronavirus Thursday.
Civil Defense Counts 3 New COVID Cases on Big Island
Nine individuals are currently hospitalized on the Big Island as a result of COVID-19 infection.
Hotel Operators Responsible for Guests who Become COVID Positive New Mandate States
The 15th COVID-19 emergency proclamtion issued Monday also extends and clarifies the statewide mask mandate as agreed by all four counties and the state.
