Big Island Coronavirus Updates
DOH Resumes COVID Reporting, Identifies 95 New Cases Monday
The department held off on reporting statistics Sunday, as it made changes to its COVID identification process.
Hawai‘i Adds Trusted Partners, Grows Testing Capacity For Trans-Pacific/Interisland Travel
The state will accept COVID-19 test results from the new partners starting Tuesday, Nov. 17.
West Hawai‘i COVID Surge Shows No Signs of Slowing
The increase in cases is of even greater concern now due to the coming holidays and traditional gatherings that accompany them.
Civil Defense Identifies 12 New COVID Cases Saturday
No free, public testing is scheduled for Sunday.
Early COVID Surveillance Testing Shows Minimal Virus Penetration of Hawai‘i’
Hawai‘i’s pre-travel test is doing what it’s supposed to, at least so far.
Free COVID Testing Sites on Big Island Through Nov. 16
No insurance is necessary to be tested, but those requesting a test are asked to bring insurance cards if they have one. No co-pay will be required of individuals being tested.
New Big Island COVID Cases Top 20 Wednesday
Testing will continue to ramp up, especially in Kailua-Kona, where community spread has taken hold.
Taking The Temperature: Hawai‘i Residents React to Nearing COVID Vaccine
Coronavirus vaccines are coming, but will Hawai‘i residents make use of them on a wide enough scale to matter?
Pattern of COVID Infections Emerge on Leeward Side of Big Island
Two district tests are scheduled for Wednesday. The first is in North Kona at the Keauhou Shopping Center and the other in Hilo at the Afook-Chinen Auditorium.
Big Island Tops 1,400 Cases of COVID
The statewide average for new daily cases stands at 109, with a 2.4% test positivity rate.
DOH Reports 128 New COVID Cases, 1 Death Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 128 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 15,819.
Civil Defense Reports 11 New COVID Cases on Big Island
Eleven new COVID-19 cases have been reported on Hawai‘i Island as of Saturday, according to Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.
First International Flight Arrives Under Safe Travels Program
The arrival of 64 travelers to Oahu from Japan Friday marked the return of international travel to Hawai‘i after several months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOH Reports 100 New Cases of COVID Thursday
A total of 1,138 people have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection.
Big Island to Change Pre-Travel Testing Model, Administer Fewer Second Tests
Kim acknowledged the transition will leave the county more open to outside infection from the virus, but added the Big Island’s program is still the strongest of any statewide.
DOH Reports 156 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 156 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, raising the statewide total to 15,473 since the pandemic began. No new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
Civil Defense Reports 4 New COVID Cases on Big Island
Free testing that is also open to the public will continue islandwide.
Big Island Hits 1,300 Confirmed COVID Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 83 new cases of coronavirus Sunday, raising the statewide total to 15,154 since the pandemic began.
