Big Island Coronavirus Updates
COVID-19 Retest Associated With Death Comes Back Negative
The first reported COVID-19 fatality in the state was a misread, officials confirmed.
HPD Adjusts Services During COVID-19 Pandemic
Hawai‘i Police Department has temporarily closed its records section and traffic services section in an effort to abide by the state’s directive to address social distancing in the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOH Reevaluates Test Results of Fatal COVID-19 Case
Health officials are reevaluating the test of an adult who tested positive posthumously for COVID-19.
HIDOE to Remain Closed Until April 30
Hawai‘i public schools will remain closed until April 30 to fall in line with Gov. David Ige’s stay-at-home order.
HMC Doing Emergency Hires Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Hilo Medical Center and Hale Ho‘ola Hāmākua in Honoka‘a are doing emergency hires in various departments to keep up good medical services amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawai‘i COVID-19 Cases Jump to 90
Fourteen new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Hawai‘i bringing the number to 90, according to the Department of Health.
2020 IRONMAN 70.3 Hawai‘i Triathlon Postponed
The upcoming 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 Hawai‘i triathlon has been rescheduled in an effort comply with state health officials and protect the health and safety of the community amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOH Confirms Maui Health Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health confirms a Maui Health employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
Renewals for Expiring Driver’s Licenses, State IDs to be Waived
The Hawai‘i Department Transportation Highways Division announced it would invoke a 90-day waiver for all expiring driver’s licenses and State ID cards in the coming weeks in an effort to reduce face-to-face interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
DPW and Planning Departments Closed to Walk-Ins
The Department of Public Works Engineering, Building, and Administration divisions, as well as Planning offices will be closed to walk-in inquiries and submittals until further notice amid COVID-19 concerns.
State Confirms First Death in COVID-19 Pandemic
An O‘ahu adult is Hawai‘i’s first death from the novel coronavirus, state officials confirmed.
Matson Operations to Continue Uninterrupted by State Directives
Ports are operating normally and no disruptions are expected at this time.
Stay-at-Home Order in Effect for Hawai‘i Beginning Wednesday
Noncompliance with the order will be considered a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 or up to a year in prison.
Beachgoers Ignore Closures Across Big Island
Parkgoers ranged from indifferent to indignant about the idea that the state and county are attempting to close off the oceanfront to the public in an effort to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
21 New Cases of COVID-19 Bring State Total to 77
There had been no reports of coronavirus-related deaths in Hawai‘i as of Monday at noon.
Salvation Army Mobilizes, Seeks Donations to Combat COVID-19 Outbreak
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands has transitioned all officers into emergency disaster service roles to help combat the COVID-19 outbreak occurring across the state.
Walmart Hiring Hundreds in Hawai‘i
Jobs are in short supply across the state as the COVID-19 outbreak has caused widespread layoffs.
Hawaiian to Suspend Most Long-Haul Passenger Service
Hawaiian will be reducing its Neighbor Island schedule but intends to maintain a network that will continue to provide baseline connectivity for guests traveling within the state.
Hawai’i COVID-19 Cases Hit 56
Six of the new cases are on O’ahu, while the other two presented on Maui
