Big Island Coronavirus Updates
9 Deaths, 1,860 New Cases Reported Saturday
The state Department of Health reported 1,860 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 215,034. Nine new fatalities were reported.
New Omicron Mutation Found in Hawaiʻi, Likely on Oʻahu
By Kehaulani Cerizo mauinow.com As omicron continues to surge throughout the state, a new mutation of the variant, called BA.2, has been recently detected on the U.S. Mainland and now in Hawaiʻi, officials confirmed Friday, Jan. 28. Eight cases of the omicron mutation have shown up in Hawaiʻi, and they are believed to be on […]
1,907 New Cases, 5 Deaths Reported Friday
The state Department of Health reported 1,907 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 213,174. Five new fatalities were reported.
DPS: 76 Inmates at HCCC Test Positive for COVID
The state Department of Public Safety reported Thursday, Jan. 27, that 76 inmates at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center have tested positive for COVID-19.
DOH Reports 375 New COVID Infections on Hawaiʻi Island
The state Department of Health reported 2,380 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 211,267.
1 Inmate, 4 Staff at HCCC Test Positive for COVID
The state Department of Public Safety reported Wednesday that one inmate and four staff members at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo have tested positive for COVID-19.
Ige Keeps Current COVID Rules in Place
Gov. David Ige on Wednesday signed the latest COVID-19 emergency proclamation, keeping in place current restrictions and officially adding cruise ship passengers to the list of travelers who must abide by Safe Travels Hawaiʻi requirements.
Hawaiian Electric Launches Bill Credit Program
Hawaiian Electric will apply $2 million in bill credits for customers who have struggled to pay their electric bill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOH Reports 2,050 New COVID Cases Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 2,050 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 208,887.
HMC Emergency Department Reports Longer Than Usual Wait Times for People Seeking Medical Care
Hilo Medical Center continues to be full with COVID and non-COVID patients, officials reported Tuesday, Jan. 25.
10 Inmates, 2 Staff Members at HCCC Test Positive for COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Monday reported that 10 inmates at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center in Hilo have tested positive for COVID-19. Two of the jail’s staff members also tested positive.
State: Data Correction Bumps up Booster Percentage
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has revised its reporting of the number of COVID-19 vaccination series completed and booster doses administered in Hawai‘i and the revisions increase the percentage of people getting boosters. The revisions are the result of a DOH review of vaccination reporting.
2,660 New COVID Cases Reported Monday
The state Department of Health reported 2,660 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 204,993. No new fatalities were reported.
DOH Reports 3,167 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 3,167 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 202,273. Four new fatalities were reported.
3,955 New COVID Cases, 5 Deaths Reported Saturday
The state Department of Health reported 3,955 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 199,106. Five new fatalities were reported.
4,473 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 4,473 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 195,151.
5,911 New COVID Cases, 9 Deaths Reported Thursday
The state Department of Health reported 5,911 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 190,678. Nine new fatalities were reported.
Inmate at HCCC Tests Positive for COVID
An inmate at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center has tested positive for COVID, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital Expands COVID Vaccination Hours
Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital in Waimea expanded its hours for those 12 and older seeking COVID-19 vaccinations.
240 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Hawaiʻi Island
The state Department of Health reported 3,929 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 184,767.
