Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Interisland Travel Quarantine Back in Effect Tuesday
All travelers arriving to the Big Island, Kaua’i, or Maui are subject to the state’s mandatory interisland quarantine beginning Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020.
DOH Reports 140 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Monday reported 140 news cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 3,638 cases since testing began in late February.
DOH Reports 152 New Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Sunday reported 152 news cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 3,498 cases since testing began in late February.
Another Record Daily Count of COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports another record daily count of COVID-19 cases of 231, including a fatality as a result of the virus.
Stimulus Package Talks Collapse in Washington
Unemployment figures remain in the double-digits nationwide and millions could face poverty or homelessness if a new aid package isn’t reached.
DOH Reports 201 New Coronavirus Cases, Two Deaths on Friday
Hawai‘i reported 201 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, along with two coronavirus-related deaths.
Interisland Travel Quarantine Reinstated, as Restrictions Return in Force to O‘ahu
For now, restrictions remain isolated to O‘ahu, though worsening case counts on neighbor islands could bring about renewed restrictions of their own.
UPDATED: DOH Identifies 152 New Coronavirus Cases Amid Delayed Reporting
The total case count Thursday was significantly lower than in recent days but is expected to rise.
CARES Act Funding Available Soon For Residents, Businesses
Participating credit unions will provide up to $10,000 to small businesses and nonprofits for unduplicated gap funding to support core operations, safe on-going and reopening costs, PPE, and training and technical assistance.
Hawai‘i Death Toll Due to COVID-19 Now 29, DOH Reports
Two O‘ahu residents are the 28th and 29th casualties of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i, the Department of Health confirmed this morning.
Thermal Temperature Screening Equipment Active in Hawai‘i Airports
Passengers are now able to deplane the aircraft without stopping.
Traveling Physician, Nurse Meant For KCH Test Positive For Coronavirus
The two employees, a locum physician and a nurse traveler, tested positive during mandatory pre-employment testing prior to beginning work at the hospital.
DOH Reports 173 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday
The statewide total as of Wednesday afternoon was 2,763 cases of the virus reported since testing began on Feb. 28, 2020.
South Kohala Courthouse Closed Through Friday
The courthouse was closed Monday afternoon after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
DOH Reports 27th COVID-19 Related Death
The Department of Health reports the state’s 27th COVID-19 related death as well as another day of triple-digit cases.
Hawai‘i Officials Push Enhanced Enforcement Over Interisland Quarantine, Lockdown
Gov. David Ige made it clear he’s not ready to cede free-flowing interisland travel just yet, which rebooted on June 16 after a widespread lockdown brought the spread of coronavirus to a near halt across the islands.
Kim Says No Changes Coming to Big Island, as State Discusses Return to Interisland Quarantine and Lockdown
Hawai‘i counted 207 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, shattering the statewide record for daily coronavirus figures, but it won’t change day-to-day life on the Big Island.
Hawai‘i Reports 207 Cases of COVID-19 Monday, Setting Single-Day Record
Health officials said that approximately 114 of the new cases can be contributed to private clinical laboratory reporting issues experienced over the weekend when the state reported 87 cases Saturday and identified 45 on Sunday.
Missing Data Pushes COVID-19 Counts Artificially Low
DOH will likely need to update case numbers from Friday on.
All New Daily Reported COVID-19 Cases Identified on O‘ahu
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is reporting 87 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the statewide total to 2,197. Call new cases were identified on O‘ahu.
