Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Trusted Partners Announced for Pre-Travel Inter-County COVID Testing
Inter-county travelers arriving in Kaua‘i and Maui may now bypass the 14-day quarantine if they take a COVID-19 test no earlier than 72 hours prior to departure and receive a negative result.
DOH Reports 96 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 96 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, bringing the adjusted statewide total to 13,949 since the pandemic began.
Over 1,000 Trans-Pacific Travelers Post-Tested for COVID at Kona, Hilo Airports
The number of trans-Pacific travelers arriving in Hawai‘i on Thursday as part of the state’s pre-travel coronavirus testing program was more than officials anticipated.
DOH Reports 89 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 89 new cases of coronavirus Friday, bringing the adjusted statewide total to 13,853 since the pandemic began. One additional fatality was also reported.
Big Island Reports 21 COVID Cases, as Pre-Travel Testing Program Begins
The daily average case totals on the Big Island have hovered around 20 for the last week before the pre-travel program began.
Kona Community Hospital Reports Second COVID Death
Another COVID-19-related death was reported at Kona Community Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.
Free COVID Testing Set For Ocean View on Saturday
Those who participate must wear a face covering at all times and maintain social distancing.
Blue Wave Food Distribution Set For Hilo, Kona
Hawai’i County Democrats will distribute free bags of groceries at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 in both East and West Hawai’i.
Big Island Surpasses 1K Cases of COVID-19
The statewide total of infections now stands at 13,764 since the pandemic began.
Hawai‘i Reports 10 COVID-Related Deaths, as Big Island Nears 1,000 Confirmed Cases
The statewide total is now 13,674 cases since the pandemic began.
All Counties to Partake in Pre-Travel Testing Program, Big Island Opts Out of Interisland Travel
The governor said he is also exploring a pre-travel testing program with Japan and will be speaking with Japanese authorities about the process Tuesday afternoon.
DOH Reports 62 New Cases of COVID Statewide, 21 on Big Island
Another four COVID-related deaths were also reported Tuesday, three on O‘ahu and one on Maui.
Big Island Coronavirus Tally Spikes After One Day in Single Digits
Hawai‘i County’s reprieve from double-digit coronavirus case counts was shortlived, as Civil Defense reported another 21 cases Tuesday morning.
DOH Reports 42 New Cases of COVID, 5 on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Monday reported 42 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 953.
Big Island COVID Positives Curb Monday
Public testing will be held Monday in Kona and Tuesday in Hilo.
Big Island Identifies 24 More Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
The statewide case total is now 13,472 since the pandemic began.
DOH Reports 73 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 73 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 13,371 since the pandemic began.
More COVID-Related Fatalities Reported Statewide, As Big Island Sees Record Day of Cases
The Hawai’i Department of Health on Friday reported 155 new cases of coronavirus, pushing the statewide total to 13,300 confirmed cases since the pandemic began.
Record COVID Numbers Strike Big Island
Drive-through testing sites are scheduled at multiple locations over the weekend.
