Big Island Coronavirus Updates
New Hawai‘i Coronavirus Cases Remain Low
The Department of Health reported three new coronavirus cases overnight.
COVID-19 Screening, Testing to Take Place in North Kohala
Premier Medical Group Hawai‘i will be hosting a COVID-19 drive-through screening and testing in North Kohala today.
Man Facing Burglary Charges Amid Pandemic Granted Supervised Release
A man arrested and charged with burglarizing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic is out of jail.
County Announces Changes to Transfer Station, Recycling Operations
Load restrictions will be enforced at county transfer stations starting next week. Changes are a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Cases Hits 601 Statewide
Hawai‘i Department of Health reports five new COVID-19 cases, bringing the statewide total to 601. One of the new cases was identified on the Big Island.
DOH Reports 2 More COVID-19-Related Deaths
Two more deaths related to COVID-19 have been confirmed, bringing the state’s death toll to 14.
State Continues Efforts to Paid Out Unemployment Benefits
More $68 million in unemployment benefits has been distributed to Hawai‘i residents over the past week.
Community Donates PPE to Hawai‘i Police Department
Donations of personal protective equipment have been given to Hawai‘i Police Department in the wake of an officer testing positive for COVID-19. The PPE will be given to all uniformed officers as they continue to serve the public during this pandemic. “It is always heartwarming to know that our officers are appreciated by members of […]
Aloha Urgent Care to Start COVID-19 Drive-Through Screening, Testing
Aloha Kona Urgent Care will begin drive-through screening and testing for COVID-19 on Saturday.
Visitors Arrested for Violating 14-Day Quarantine Rule
Newly arrived visitors were arrested Wednesday for violating Gov. David Ige’s 14-day quarantine mandate when found poolside at a Hilo hotel.
4 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
Hawai‘i Department of Health reports four new COVID-19 cases, bringing the statewide total to 596.
KCH Admits First Coronavirus Patient
Kona Community Hospital admitted its first positive case of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Hawai‘i to Receive Federal Funding to Expand Telehealth Services
Hawai‘i is set to receive more than $1.6 million in federal funding to help the state respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in rural and underserved communities.
Two Visitors Who Violated Quarantine Multiple Times Sent Home
Also on Wednesday, Honolulu Police Department officers arrested a California man and a woman in A‘ala Park for violating the emergency rules.
Manpower Shortage, Hacking Compound Problems With Unemployment Claims Processing
Officials Wednesday continued to blame an antiquated computer system for the plodding process of filing for and receiving unemployment insurance in Hawai‘i.
Police Update Lockdown Violations on Big Island
The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s three-week combined total enforcement stands at 232 individual offenses.
DOH Confirms 6 New COVID-19 Cases, 3 on Hawai‘i Island
Hawai‘i reported six new cases of coronavirus overnight, bringing the statewide total to 592.
TMT Donates $100K to The Food Basket
The Food Basket has experienced a greater demand for food assistance than in other disasters, including recent volcanic eruptions and Hurricane Lane, with many first-time recipients looking for help due to being laid off or furloughed.
Kim Institutes Strict Face Mask, Hand Sanitizing Policies on Big Island
The Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 3 stipulates that all businesses shall disallow entry to anyone who refuses to wear a face mask or face coverings.
