Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Hawai‘i to Receive $50 Million for Contact Tracing of COVID-19
Hawai‘i will receive $50 million in new federal funding to expand COVID-19 contact tracing and testing.
Flyovers Scheduled to Honor Hawai‘i’s Healthcare Workers
The flyovers will aim to fly above most of Hawaii’s large hospitals and major metropolitan areas in a salute to all frontline workers battling COVID-19, as well as those staying at home to “flatten the curve of transmission” of the virus.
Big Island Antibody and Standard COVID-19 Weekly Testing Schedule
Standard COVID-19 testing and screening will also available in Pāhoa, Waimea and North Kohala this week.
Big Island Clear of Active COVID-19 Cases
The first active case reported on the Big Island came on March 16.
Green Announces ‘Travel With Aloha’ Program
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green on Monday announced his “Travel With Aloha” initiative, which proposes all those who want to travel to Hawai‘i receive a rapid turnaround test for COVID-19.
Ample, Highly Accurate Antibody Tests to go Widescale Inside the Month
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green said Monday he believes widescale antibody testing surveys will be underway across all islands inside of the month.
Hawai‘i Reports Two New Cases of COVID-19
As of noon Monday, 561 people have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
Hilo Court Self-Help Center Offering Free Legal Advice
Established in 1950 with 10 offices statewide, the Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i is a nonprofit, public interest law firm dedicated to increasing access to justice for the state’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
Hilo Municipal Golf Course to Reopen
The golf course will be open seven days a week with tee times available starting at 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. at 12-minute intervals.
DOH Reports 1 New Coronavirus Case Overnight
Hawai‘i Department of Health officials reported one new case of coronavirus overnight, raising the statewide total to 632.
Habitat for Humanity Hawai‘i Island ReStores to open Tuesday
All shoppers are to wear a mask while in the store or dropping off donations. Social distancing will be implemented.
New Federal Rental Assistance Bill Introduced
New federal legislation has been introduced to provide rental aid to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Foodland Launches Matching Food Donation Program
Foodland has partnered with The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands to launch “Meals of Aloha,” a matching gifts program to help those in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
OHA Approves $3 Million in Aid For Native Hawaiians Suffering Amid Pandemic
The OHA Board of Trustees today announced the approval of a $3-million emergency relief package to help individual beneficiaries as well as Native Hawaiian communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic crisis.
Funding Available to Assist Hawai‘i’s Fishing Industry Impacted by COVID-19
More than $4.3 million has been made available to Hawai‘i’s fishing and aquaculture industry impacted by COVID-19.
More Than $140 Mil Paid Out in Unemployment This Past Week
More than $140.3 million has been paid out to Hawaii residents in unemployment benefits this past week, officials reported Friday.
Hawai‘i Sees Zero New COVID-19 Cases Today
Hawai‘i Department of Health reports zero COVID-19 cases for the first time since March.
DLIR Updates Unemployment Claims Status, Announces New Certification Process
Starting Monday, the DLIR is asking the community to file weekly UI certifications on specific days of the week, which are determined based on the claimant’s last name.
COVID-19 Antibody Tests Available on Big Island
Antibody testing will be offered only to those previously identified as having had the coronavirus, or those with high-risk exposures, including healthcare workers, first responders and family members or those with close contact to known positives.
