Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Ige in Talks With Mayors About Reinstating Gathering Restrictions
Gov. David Ige is looking at reinstating some restrictions due to the spike in COVID-19 cases statewide.
Record for New Daily COVID-19 Case Count Tops 100
The number of COVID-19 cases statewide reported Wednesday hit another single-day record with 109.
DOH Reports 47 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 47 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 1,757.
DOE Will Ask Education Board to Delay Start of School for Nearly 2 Weeks
The Hawai‘i Department of Education will ask the state Board of Education to delay the start of in-person instruction at public schools this fall semester until Aug. 17, 2020.
DOH Reports 64 New Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
Of those new cases, two were identified on Kaua‘i, seven were reported on Maui, and the rest were attributed to O‘ahu.
DOH Reports Record COVID-19 Cases for Third Consecutive Day
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports its third consecutive day of record COVID-19 cases at 73.
Hawai‘i Breaks Daily COVID-19 Case Record For Second Consecutive Day
The majority of the cases, like yesterday, are on the island of O‘ahu.
Help Discount Fabric Warehouse Sew Face Masks for School-Aged Keiki
Discount Fabric Warehouse is working on collecting face masks for school-aged keiki on the Big Island.
Health Officials Mum on Coronavirus Trigger Points Following Single Day Case Record
Thursday marked Hawai‘i’s worst day in its battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, as 55 cases were reported statewide.
Hawai‘i Reports Highest Single-Day Total of Coronavirus Cases, 1 New Death
Health Director Dr. Bruce Anderson said social and economic restrictions could return if behaviors don’t change.
More Unions Join HSTA in Opposition to Reopening of Public Schools in August
Combined, the three groups represent all bargaining unit employees on public school campuses.
Judge Rules in Ige’s Favor After Traveler Challenges Quarantine
The Honorable Jill A. Otake denied a motion for a preliminary injunction from a South Carolina traveler who challenged the quarantine.
Hawai‘i Reports 25th Coronavirus-Related Death
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, along with the state’s 25th coronavirus-related death.
Mayor Kim Clarifies Mask Wearing Requirements
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim issued his 10th Emergency Rule on Coronavirus Wednesday, clarifying mask-wearing requirements on the Big Island.
Civil Defense Reports 7 Active Cases of COVID-19 Wednesday
Big Islanders are reminded to follow the preventive measures of wearing face coverings, practicing social distancing, limiting gatherings, and practicing cleanliness.
Teachers Union Says School Openings Should be Delayed
Hawai‘i public schools will reopen classroom doors on Aug. 4, but the HSTA says that’s not enough time to make schools safe for the return of its members or their students.
DOH Reports 25 New Cases of COVID-19 Tuesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 25 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 1,418.
Return to In-Person Instruction at Public Schools Vital on Several Levels, Officials Say
Hawai‘i is heading back to school in two weeks, and the classrooms are going to look, feel, and operate differently than they ever have before.
DOH Identifies 12 New COVID-19 Cases Overnight
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Monday reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 across all islands, bringing the statewide total to 1,393.
