Big Island Coronavirus Updates

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park remains open, but is modifying operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and local and state authorities to promote social distancing.

Kona Community Hospital is not doing public testing for COVID-19, hospital officials confirmed this morning.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan program became available this week to businesses that are being impacted by COVID-19.

The Maasdam cruise ship was scheduled for a port call in Hilo, but the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation Harbors Division said Monday afternoon that reservation has been canceled. 

Three new positive results were announced today for two O‘ahu residents, and one visitor on Maui.

The COVID-19 pandemic may also have an impact on upcoming elections. Every representative in the Hawai‘i House is up for reelection, and there are 13 State Senate seats up for grabs.

Additional closures have been announced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The company announced Sunday it will temporarily suspend nonstop service between Honolulu and its Australia and New Zealand gateways starting later in March.

The state will try and help parents who will face an extra burden due to school cancellations, though Gov. David Ige admitted that as of Sunday the state had “no specific plan.”

The suddenness of the decision shows just how fluid government action is in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, of which the number of confirmed cases in Hawai‘i jumped 300% on Saturday alone. 

“Finally, we want everyone to rest assured that we have made these decisions to reduce visitors with an understanding that there is no imminent threat of construction at this time. Should that time come, we will notify you all immediately.”

Out of an abundance of caution, and in the interest of everyone’s health and safety, the Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) will implement a few changes to library service.

Hours after health officials confirmed a fifth COVID-19 case in Hawai‘i, Maui County officials announced a presumptive positive test for the virus for one person previously under investigation.

Gov. David Ige will hold a press conference Sunday to provide more details about the fifth case,

Testing sites for COVID-19 continue to roll out statewide. By next week, North Hawai‘i Community Hospital will be able to provide testing for the virus.

The Blood Bank of Hawai‘i will continue its plans to hold blood drives next week, despite growing concerns of COVID-19.

A man and woman are currently in isolation on Kaua‘i after presumptive positive testing for COVID-19.

The Maunakea Visitor Information Station (VIS) will suspend operations starting Sunday in response to the COVID-19 situation.

Several community events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to protect public health.

Two Kaua‘i individuals have presumptive positive test results for COVID-19. There is now a total of four presumptive positive cases in Hawai‘i for the novel coronavirus.