Big Island Coronavirus Updates
HVNP to Reopen Roads, Trails and Overlooks
Visitors are urged to recreate responsibly by planning their visit in advance and acting with care while in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Big Island Reports First New COVID-19 Case in Weeks
The news of the positive test result comes as case counts on O‘ahu hit double-digits on consecutive days, with the Saturday total of 17 new positive cases representing the highest single-day increase statewide in roughly two months.
Volunteers Construct 19 Emergency Homeless Units in Single Day
Na Lamakū, located in Kona, will serve as an emergency shelter living space, complete with wraparound services, for up to 30 adult homeless individuals looking to take the first step toward self-sufficiency.
Hawai‘i Reports Double-Digit Coronavirus Cases For Second Straight Day
The statewide total of coronavirus cases now stands at 723.
County Constructs Homeless Shelter at Old Airport
The shelters are expected to remain on-site through the end of the year, and by then a more permanent facility will be ready on Kealakehe Parkway.
State Prepared for Inevitable COVID-19 Spike, Officials Say
State officials are not surprised or alarmed by the spike in COVID-19 cases over the past week as they anticipated an increase with the gradual reopening of the economy.
Reopening Hawai‘i Reports Highest COVID-19 Case Total in Months
The statewide total has now eclipsed 700.
KHS to Relaunch Bread Baking Program
The public should be on the lookout for the reopening of other programs, likely happening later in this Summer or Fall.
Virtual Visits to Kūpuna in Hilo Nursing Home to Become Realty
Twenty-three skilled nursing facilities will now be able to connect with their loved ones virtually after more than two months of no face-to-face contact.
DOH Reports 7 New Cases of COVID-19 Thursday
A total of 623 individuals have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
$803.2 Mil in Unemployment Benefits Paid Out by State
The state has paid out approximately $803.2 million in unemployment benefits since March 1.
Hawai‘i to Institute Facial Recognition at Airports
Hawai‘i will lift the interisland travel quarantine on June 16, but the airport experience will be notably different for passengers.
Ige Extends Out-of-State Travel Quarantine
Also with the signing of his 9th Emergency Proclamation Wednesday, Ige cemented the lifting of Hawai‘i’s interisland travel quarantine on June 16 and extended the state’s moratorium on evictions for renters through the end of July.
Big Island Cancels Fourth of July Celebration in Hilo
West Hawai‘i fireworks displays at Kailua Bay and Queens Bowl in Waikoloa, which are privately organized, were previously canceled.
DOH Reports 4 New Cases of COVID-19 Overnight
A total of 622 individuals have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
Big Island DEM to Reopen In-Person Services
Operations will be modified to ensure the safety of both customers and employees.
Police Arrest Three For Quarantine Violations
Police have arrested three more individuals for violation of the state’s quarantine rules.
Mayor to Seek Approval from Governor on Larger Gatherings
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim hopes to get permission to allow larger community gatherings after two months of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOH Identifies 6 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday
The state of Hawai‘i reported six new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 682.
