Big Island Coronavirus Updates
WHO Declares COVID-19 Outbreak a Pandemic
The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic.
Coronavirus Community Testing Program to Begin This Week
Hawai‘i will no longer test only those patients who meet the criteria for COVID-19.
Speaker Names Select Coronavirus Committee
The committee will identify the potential economic and financial impact on the state and look at short-term and long-term mitigation strategies.
Elderly O‘ahu Man Contracts Coronavirus, State’s Second Case
Gov. David Ige confirmed the elderly male patient had traveled to Washington, where he first presented symptoms of the virus on March 2.
Second Person Tests Positive for Coronavirus in Hawai‘i
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
West Hawai‘i Hospitals Change Policy to Address Coronavirus
All visitors to both hospitals will be screened for flu-like symptoms prior to being allowed access to the hospitals.
Hawai‘i’s Sole COVID-19 Patient Remains Isolated at Home
The first individual to test positive for COVID-19 in Hawai‘i remains isolated at home with mild to moderate symptoms, state officials reported Saturday.
State Confirms First Case of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i
Gov. David Ige said the resident traveled on the cruise ship the Grand Princess in February (Feb. 11-21), disembarked in Mexico and flew back to the islands. The individual fell ill once back on O‘ahu.
Judiciary Puts Policies in Place Due to COVID-19
The Hawai‘i State Judiciary is taking measures to ensure the safety of court users and judiciary personnel from COVID 19.
EPA Releases List of Disinfectants to Use Against COVID-19
Products appearing on EPA’s list registered disinfectant products have qualified for use against COVID-19 through the agency’s Emerging Viral Pathogen program.
United Airlines to Cut Flights Due to COVID-19
United Airlines is reducing its international and domestic flights — including Hawai‘i — due to impacts of COVID-19.
Coronavirus Prompts Emergency Proclamation From State
The disaster emergency relief period begins immediately and continues through April 29, 2020.
Congress Looks at $8 Billion Coronavirus Package
The package is expected to pass easily through both houses of Congress and be signed by the president this week.
House Committee Created to Address COVID-19 Financial Impacts
As large events cancel due to COVID-19 concerns, Hawai‘i lawmakers plan to address the issue from an economic and financial standpoint.
DOH Testing 3 for COVID-19, 1 on Big Island
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health is currently awaiting COVID-19 test results from three individuals being monitored for the virus — one on the Big Island, Maui and O‘ahu.
Big Island Patient Negative for Coronavirus, DOH Says
This means there remain zero confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the state as of March 3, 2020.
FESTPAC Postponed due to Coronavirus Fears
FESTPAC is a traveling festival hosted every four years by a different nation in the Pacific.
COVID-19 Testing Now Available in Hawai‘i
Currently, there are no cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawai‘i. DOH is actively preparing for possible cases and working with state, county, and federal partners including the medical community
Mayor Issues Emergency Proclamation as Proactive Measure Against COVID-19
Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim issued an Emergency Proclamation on Friday to increase preparedness for the possible arrival of coronavirus in the state.
Senate Passes $10 Million Coronavirus Package
The Hawai‘i State government is seeking more than $10 million to fight COVID-19.
