Big Island Coronavirus Updates
DOH Reports 215 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday
Due to the continued surge of cases across the state, but particularly on the island of O‘ahu, Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday that Honolulu County will implement a two-week stay-at-home order beginning Thursday at midnight.
Stay-at-Home Order Returning to O‘ahu
Residents on O‘ahu will be restricted to their homes for two weeks beginning Thursday at midnight.
US District Courts in Hawai‘i Suspend Jury Trials
The previous suspension of court proceedings in different parts of the country have prompted attorneys for some defendants to call for their releases, saying the postponements violate their clients’ rights to speedy trials.
DOH Reports 169 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 169 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the statewide total to 6,769 since DOH began tracking the pandemic in late February.
Active Coronavirus Cases Approach 50 on Big Island
There were 12 new cases of coronavirus reported on the island Sunday.
DOH Reports 284 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 New Death
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 284 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, pushing the statewide total to 6,356.
DOH Reports 230 Cases of Coronavirus, 1 New Death Friday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 230 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, along with the state’s 46th virus-related death.
Governor Empowers Counties to Explore Resort Bubbles
Gov. David Ige today signed a 12th supplementary emergency proclamation that empowers the counties to establish resort bubbles as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Temperature Equipment Installed at KOA, Other Major Hawai‘i Airports
A total of 133 cameras statewide are operational and available to detect people with a body temperature of 100.4°F and above.
Gathering Size Restrictions Likely to Return to Big Island
While not nearly as out of control as the coronavirus surge on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i County has seen a steady stream of new COVID-19 cases over the last several days.
Hawai‘i Reports 2 New Coronavirus-Related Deaths For Second Consecutive Day
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Wednesday reported 236 new cases of COVID-19 across all islands, bringing the statewide total to 5,844.
County to Close Waipi‘o Valley Public Access
Statehood Day holiday weekend approaches Friday, the public is reminded to continue practicing preventive measures such as wearing face masks, observing social distancing, and focusing on hand hygiene.
DOH Ramps Up Contact Tracing Numbers, Efforts on All Islands
As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise across Hawai‘i, contact tracing is becoming increasingly important to curb the surge and avoid the reappearance of social restrictions on neighbor islands in the same way they’ve returned to O‘ahu.
DOH Reports 42nd COVID-Related Death, 261 New Cases Wednesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Wednesday reported the state’s 42nd coronavirus-related death, along with another 261 new cases of COVID-19 across all islands.
Tourism Return Delayed Again, as O‘ahu Reinstates Restrictions
Mayor Kirk Caldwell said beginning at midnight Wednesday, Aug. 19, no social gatherings of more than five people will be allowed indoors or outdoors anywhere in Honolulu County. Neighbor islands are not subject to the rule.
DOH Reports 134 New Coronavirus Cases, 1 New Death
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Tuesday reported 134 new cases of COVID-19 across all islands, bringing the statewide total to 5,349. One new virus-related death was also reported.
Community Spread of COVID-19 Grows More Prevalent on Big Island
Travel-related cases tend to be easier to identify early and contact trace because quarantines and test prompting have been the norm in Hawai‘i since late March.
Free Family Meal to be Distributed at La‘i‘Ōpua Center Thursday
La‘i‘Ōpua 2020 is offering a free do-it-yourself meal pickup for Big Island residents later this week.
