Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Hawai‘i ‘Medium-Risk’ Businesses to Begin Reopening in June
Medium risk businesses include indoor dining options at restaurants, hair salons, movie theaters, indoor gyms and museums.
Ige Extends State, Inter-Island Travel Quarantines
Travel quarantines will remain in place through at least the end of next month.
Trump Taking Unproven COVID-19 Treatment Known to Increase Risk of Heart Problems
Trump has promoted hydroxychloroquine as a remedy for COVID-19 for weeks.
Hawai‘i Reports Zero New COVID-19 Cases Monday
To date, 574 people have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
Hawai‘i Visitors Near One Thousand
The number of daily arrivals to Hawai‘i continues to climb closer to 1,000.
DOH Confirms One New COVID-19 Case Overnight
Hawai‘i Department of Health officials reported one new case of COVID-19 overnight, bringing the statewide total to 640.
Man Arrested for Quarantine Violation Based on Social Media Posts
Social media postings and citizen tips again resulted in the arrest of a visitor for violation of Hawai‘i’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine rule for all incoming visitors and returning residents.
Hawaiian Electric Helps Big Island Fight Food Insecurity
Hawaiian Electric and the Hawaiian Electric Industries Charitable Foundation (HEICF) recently donated $21,000 to three Hawai‘i Island nonprofit organizations that are feeding communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mask Requirements for Keiki During COVID-19 Pandemic Explained
Malika Dudley, chief meteorologist for Pacific Media Group and freelance reporter, put together a public service announcement for businesses and parents to talk about face coverings for children amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
AlohaCare donates $150,000 to Local Nonprofits
AlohaCare announced last week that it is donating $150,000 to local nonprofit organizations that are helping at-risk families and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawai‘i Water Service Offers Customer Options Amid Pandemic
Hawai‘i Water Service is offering assistance to customers struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOH Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases Overnight
Hawai‘i Department of Health officials reported two new cases of coronavirus overnight, bringing the statewide total to 639.
Hawai‘i County Set to Receive $80 Mil in Federal Funds
More than $80 million from the federal CARES Act funds have been earmarked to Hawai‘i County, state leaders confirmed Friday afternoon.
1 New COVID-19 Case Found on Hawai‘i Island
One new COVID-19 case has been confirmed on Hawai‘i Island, pushing statewide numbers to 638.
Ige Looking at Extending Safer-at-Home Order
Gov. David announced he was looking at extending the safer-at-home mandate until June 30 due to the COVID-19 pandemic during his Facebook live Thursday afternoon.
Hawai‘i Reports Zero New COVID-19 Cases Thursday
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reported Thursday morning that the Big Island’s case count remains at 75, with no active cases of coronavirus currently identified anywhere in the county.
Military to Fly Over Hawai‘i Hospitals to Honor Frontline Workers
Military aircraft will take to the skies today and perform flyovers in salute of the frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19.
HPD Arrests 11, Cites 20 for ‘Safer-at-Home’ Violations
None of the arrests or citations involved visitors violating the 14-day travel self-quarantine.
Senate Committee Asks Chief Justice to be Tougher on Quarantine Violators
The Hawai‘i State Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 doesn’t think the mandatory travel quarantine is being appropriately implemented.
DOH Reports 3 New Cases of Coronavirus Overnight
As of noon Wednesday, 563 people have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
