Big Island Coronavirus Updates
New Hawai‘i Ministry Offers Masks, Meals Free
A couple in Hilo is putting together free meals and making free facemasks for anyone in need throughout the community.
Hawai‘i Arrivals Up Slightly Each of Last Two Days, Guardsmen to Hit Airports Monday
On Saturday, 683 people arrived in Hawai‘i, up by 55 from Friday arrivals.
Hawai‘i COVID-19 Total Jumps to 371, as 20 New Cases Confirmed
A total of 21 people statewide have required hospitalization due to coronavirus infection. Four people have died.
Kaiser Permanente Offers Free Coronavirus Treatment Through May
It will apply for all dates of service (admissions) from April 1 through May 31, 2020, unless superseded by government action or extended by Kaiser Permanente.
Virtual Town Hall Will Guide Small Businesses, Nonprofits Through Aid Process
A dozen agencies and individuals will explain a wide variety of support programs for small businesses and nonprofits.
State Library Offers Free Streaming Through April
Unlimited viewing of Kanopy films and series is available to all HSPLS library patrons until April 30, 2020.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Big Island
Police report all roads are open at this time and advise that driving conditions are poor because of occasionally heavy downpours.
DOH Confirms 32 New COVID-19 Cases, Fourth Coronavirus-Related Death
As of Saturday, 19 people had been hospitalized due to the virus, including one new patient overnight. To date, 82 people have been released from isolation, including four in the last 24 hours.
CDC, State Say Cloth Masks Should Be Worn in Public
Masks are primarily considered an infection source control measure, designed to keep sick people from spreading their germs.
Parks & Rec Summer Fun Registration Postponed
Summer fun on the Big Island is in limbo in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Big Island Community Rallies to Collect PPE for Local Healthcare Workers
A Kohala resident is leading an effort to collect personal protective equipment for healthcare workers at hospitals and clinics as they care for patients amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Ige Activates National Guard, State Turns Away Aimless Arrivals at Airports
As part of efforts to secure borders and enforce quarantines, Ige called up more than 250 members of the Hawaii National Guard Friday.
Travelers Disembarking at KOA Dwindles
The number of travelers has significantly decreased statewide since Gov. David Ige ordered a 14-day mandatory quarantine on all travelers due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Coronavirus Cases Surpass 300, Hawai‘i Reports Third Death
Honolulu and Maui saw the biggest spikes, as several pending cases were also attributed to specific islands in the latest DOH report.
Salvation Army Renews ‘Urgent’ Request for Donations
In Hawai‘i, the various island corps for The Salvation Army are seeing similar, staggering increases in requests for food as more residents become unemployed due to economic impacts from the COVID-19 outbreak.
First COVID-19 Case Reported on Moloka‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health confirmed its first case of COVID-19 on Moloka‘i.
Special Master Appointed to Address Concerns of Overcrowded Jails Amid Pandemic
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court has appointed a Special Master in response to the State Office of the Public Defender’s request to release more prisoners.
Scams Expected to Surge With Stimulus Check Distribution
Reports are also swirling about bogus checks. If you receive a “check” in the mail now, it’s a fraud. It will take the Treasury Department a few weeks to distribute the payments.
Harbor Bathrooms Trashed Statewide
DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation bathrooms are being trashed across the state.
DOH Confirms 27 COVID-19 Cases Overnight
Hawai‘i confirmed 27 new cases of coronavirus Thursday, as the statewide total climbed to 285.
