Big Island Coronavirus Updates
KCH Resumes Elective Procedures
In order to manage and plan for the COVID-19 pandemic, KCH stopped all elective, nonemergent procedures on March 19.
DOH Confirms Two New COVID-19 Cases, 17th Virus-Related Death
As of Sunday at noon, there were 620 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across all islands.
Hawai‘i Judiciary Frees 37% of Prison Population in Two Months
As of May 1, there had been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 inside any prison in Hawai‘i.
Transfer Station Closures Through May
Residents are encouraged to use the other service providers or hold onto their items until collection at transfer stations resume.
State Confirms Only 1 New Coronavirus Case for Second Day in a Row
There are currently 72 people hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection, while 541 have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
HDOT Updates IDs, Safey Checks and Registrations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Driver’s licenses, instruction permits and state identification cards that expire between March 15 and May 31, 2020, are granted a 90-day waiver.
COVID-19 Rapid Test Instruments Provided to All Counties
A total of 12 Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 rapid test instruments have been distributed to all counties.
Honeymooners Violate 14-Day Quarantine
A California couple were taken into custody by special agents from the Department of the Attorney General after violating Hawai‘i’s mandatory 14-day quarantine.
One New Coronavirus Case Reported Statewide
Hawai‘i Department of Health reports only one new COVID-19 case in the state, bringing the overall total to 619.
Economic Reopening Will Come in Phases, Officials Say
For more than a month, Hawai‘i’s economy has been shut down in an effort stem the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Voices of the Pandemic: Big Islanders Share Stories of Struggle as Money Dwindles
“I have been out of work since March 17 and have not received a single unemployment check or even a sliver of hope that I’ll ever get one. It’s one of the most frustrating, confusing and unnecessarily stressful processes that I have endured.”
Rotary Clubs Statewide Receive Grants to Support COVID-19 Relief Projects
Rotary International District 5000 has announced the award of $31,000 in grants to Hawaii Rotary clubs to support COVID-19 relief projects.
Two COVID-19 Pop-Up Clinics Scheduled This Weekend
Two COVID-19 drive-through testing and screening clinics are scheduled to take place in Honoka‘a as well as Kapa‘au.
New Coronavirus Cases Emerge in Hawai‘i County After Days of Stable Numbers
Hawai‘i Department of Health reports three new coronavirus cases on the Big Island after three days of unchanging numbers.
Hawai‘i Tourism Plunges Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Any positive gains in Hawai‘i’s tourism industry during the first couple months of 2020 were eliminated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
State Receives Additional Funding to Support Families in Section 8 Housing
Hawai‘i County is set to receive $430,906 in federal funding to support affordable housing and keep families in their homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Open or Closed? Lawmakers Offer Some Clarity on Beach Park Accessibility
Summertime may prove the period of least risk for the rest of the year, Green explained, considering the return of mass tourism is the most likely catalyst for a second-wave surge of coronavirus cases that may cause the rollback of loosened restrictions.
Antibody Tests Now Available Statewide
It is widely thought that coronavirus was circulating in the US for weeks before the first official case was confirmed, and people who had flu-like or cold-like symptoms earlier this year will be able to discern whether that was related to COVID-19.
Hawai‘i to Begin Reopening Some Businesses
It’s been 10 days since Hawai‘i reported more than six new cases of COVID-19 in a single day.
