Big Island Coronavirus Updates
DOH Reports 68 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 68 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 15,071.
Expanded COVID-19 Dashboard Launches Monday
Hawai‘i’s Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) in collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH) will launch an expanded COVID-19 dashboard on Monday, Nov. 2, at 3 p.m.
Free COVID Testing in Hilo Monday
No insurance is necessary to be tested, but participants are asked to bring insurance cards if they have one.
Hawai‘i COVID Total Tops 15,000
There were no new COVID-related fatalities added to the official death toll.
DOH Reports 62 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 62 new cases of coronavirus statewide Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 14,834.
Hawai‘i County Actively Hunts COVID to Prevent Clusters
The constant testing, Kim added, is preventing large-scale breakouts.
Quarantine-Exempt Travel Opens to Japan in November
Travel restrictions on US travel to Japan remain in place.
DOH Reports 66 New COVID Cases, 3 Additional Deaths
A total of 1,073 people have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection, while 215 have died based on the state’s current official count.
Lāna‘i to Lockdown Amid COVID Outbreak
The order also restricts travel to and from Lāna‘i for essential work or medical purposes only. All other travelers will have to quarantine for 14 days.
Hawaiʻi Health Systems Supported by Out-of-State Workers Through Christmas
In total, more than 170 medical employees are in Hawaiʻi now through Dec. 26, 2020.
Kona Community Hospital Reports 3rd COVID-19-Related Death
A third COVID-19-related death was reported at Kona Community Hospital Friday afternoon.
DOH Reports 131 New COVID Cases, 3 New Deaths
A total of 1,057 people have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection, while the state’s official death toll now stands at 209.
Hawai‘i Releases Preliminary COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Plan
Governor David Ige said the soonest such a vaccine will be available is likely at least a few months. Critical target populations will be prioritized during the first phase of distribution.
Big Island Reports 29 New Coronavirus Cases Thursday
Three new coronavirus-related deaths were also reported across all islands.
Hawai‘i COVID-Related Death Toll Tops 200
A total of 78 new cases of coronavirus were also identified Wednesday, bringing the total across all counties to 14,233.
Big Island Coronavirus Testing Schedule
Free COVID-19 testing will be provided across the Big island through Oct. 24, 2020.
Interisland Travelers Can Now Avoid Quarantine Going To, From Big Island
Interisland travelers flying to and from the Big Island can now dodge two weeks in quarantine by following standard protocol announced by Hawai‘i County Tuesday.
Civil Defense Identifies 7 New Cases of COVID-19
Preventive measures of wearing face coverings in public, social distancing, and limiting gathering sizes are all mandated and will be enforced by HPD.
Hawai‘i’s COVID Total Tops 14,000 Since Pandemic Began
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 83 new cases of coronavirus Sunday.
