Big Island Coronavirus Updates
UH Seeks Participants for COVID Treatment Study
The purpose of the study is to help find an effective treatment for patients with COVID-19.
DOH Reports 110 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 110 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday.
HMC: Total of 21 Veterans Now Dead Due to COVID-19
The Hilo Medical Center reports three new COVID-19 deaths at the Hilo veterans home bringing the death toll to 21.
DLNR Continues Closures of State Beach Parks on Big Island
Closures have been effective since Friday, Sept. 4, and will continue through Sept. 30.
DOH Reports 114 New Cases of COVID Friday, as Official Death Toll Swells to 120
The total number of cases reported statewide since the pandemic began is now 11,217.
State’s COVID-Related Death Toll Jumps to 120
Of those deaths at the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home added to the statewide tally Friday, 11 were men and one was a woman, all of whom were in the 70- to 80-year age group.
DOH Reports 160 Cases, 4 New COVID-Related Deaths
The total number of cases statewide since the pandemic began now stands at 11,105.
Gov Announces New Leadership in State Response to COVID-19
Gov. David Ige announced, Wednesday afternoon, new leadership that will oversee the state’s public health response to COVID-19 and the pre-travel testing program, which starts Oct. 15.
Pre-Travel Testing Program Scheduled to Start Oct. 15
The pre-travel testing program will launch on Oct. 15, Gov. David Ige announced in a press conference this afternoon.
Mayor Kim Extends Big Island Beach Closures Until Oct. 1
Beach parks and coastal parks may be used for direct access to and from the ocean in order to engage in exercise, fishing, and gathering food.
Big Island Surpasses 600 COVID Cases, DOH Reports 3 New Deaths Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Wednesday reported 102 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 10,946.
DOH Reports 66 New Cases, as Death Toll Hits 100
The statewide total of cases reported is now 10,844 since the pandemic began.
DOH Reports 80 New Cases of Coronavirus Monday
No new coronavirus-related deaths were reported for the first time in more than two weeks.
Civil Defense Reports 7 New Cases of COVID, 18 Hospitalized
There are two Coronavirus test sites scheduled for Tuesday. The first is at the Kea‘au High School in Puna from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The other is located in North Kohala at Kamehameha Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Two More Residents of Hilo Veterans Home Die After Contracting COVID
Four residents of the home are currently hospitalized at HMC, while 33 are being treated in the home’s COVID-designated area.
Third Member of Lt. Gov. Green’s Office Positive For Coronavirus
A second deputy sheriff assigned to Lt. Gov. Josh Green’s office has tested positive for COVID-19.
DOH Reports 114 New Cases, 2 COVID-Related Deaths
The statewide total for cases now stands at 10,700 since DOH began tracking the pandemic in late February.
Civil Defense Reports 16 New Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
To date, 18 people on the Big Island are hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection.
Program Allows Donations For Grab-And-Go Meals
Making a donation at the register when you check out of any Safeway store on Kaua‘i, O‘ahu or Hawai‘i Island will support work to help students continue to receive free, healthy meals at a time when many families are struggling more than ever before.
DOH Reports 131 New COVID-19 Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 131 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, along with one new COVID-related death. The statewide total of cases since the pandemic began is now 10,588.
