Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Post-Arrival Surveillance Testing of Tourists Won’t Carry Quarantine Penalties
Lt. Governor Josh Green announced a plan to create a post-arrival surveillance testing program that will attempt to test 10% of visitors each day to paint at a clear picture of how effective the pre-travel tests are at weeding out positive COVID cases.
Big Island Delegation Unites in Support of Pre-Travel Testing Program
Six members of the Hawai‘i House of Representatives and three members of the Senate co-drafted and signed a letter formally stating their collective position, which was sent to Mayor Kim and Gov. David Ige on Wednesday.
DOH Reports 3 More COVID-Related Fatalities, As State Passed 13,000 Cases
To date, 894 people have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection, while at least 163 have died.
DOH Reports 83 New Cases, 3 More COVID-Related Deaths
To date, 889 people have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection, while the official death toll now stands at 160.
DOH Reports 52 New Cases of COVID Monday
Ten cases were identified on the Big Island Monday, where 181 cases remain active.
Millions Available to Support Child Care in Hawai‘i
The goal of the new program is to provide regulated child care providers or A+ providers in Hawai‘i with one-time, flexible funding to ensure the continuity of their operations.
Clusters Push Big Island COVID Case Count North of 800
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 70 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 12,804 since the pandemic began.
Free COVID-19 Testing Saturday in West Hawai‘i
No insurance is necessary to be tested, but bring your insurance card if you have one. No co-pay will be required for individuals being tested.
DOH Reports 16 New COVID Cases on Big Island
A total of 10,389 individuals have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
DOH Reports 108 New Cases, 3 More COVID-Related Deaths Thursday
The statewide case total is now 12,515 since the pandemic began.
State Confirms Beach Reopenings, Following County’s Lead
Social distancing protocols of wearing face coverings and social distancing remain in effect.
Unemployment Call Center Among CARES Act Initiatives
Gov. David Ige’s administration has caught heat from the public and media alike over the last several weeks for not spending federal CARES Act funding rapidly enough.
Interisland Travel Won’t Return Any Time Soon
If events unfold according to current plans, trans-Pacific travelers will return to the Hawaiian Islands with quarantine exemptions before the interisland quarantine is lifted.
Hawai‘i Hit With 121 New Cases, 2 More COVID-Related Deaths
The statewide total is 12,410 cases since the pandemic began.
Beaches Back on the Big Island
All county beach parks and shoreline parks officially open Thursday morning.
DOH Reports 3 New Big Island Cases of Coronavirus
Another two deaths were also reported, both on O‘ahu.
Big Island Clear of New COVID Cases For First Time in Weeks
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 90 new cases of coronavirus Friday.
