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First Patient Dies of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i, DOH Says
As of noon Tuesday, 13 people had been hospitalized as a result of coronavirus infection, including one new patient overnight.
Puna Man Investigated For Attempted Murder
A Puna man is being investigated for attempted murder after a domestic incident Monday.
DOE Adds 10 Meal Pick-Up Locations Statewide
Parents or caregivers who pick up a meal must be accompanied by a child
DOH Releases Hawai‘i COVID-19 Virus Map
DOH on Monday evening released a map of COVID-19 infections across all four major Hawaiian Islands, which tracks where cases are most heavily concentrated.
Ahead of the Curve?
Hawai‘i can now test up to 1,500 people per day, which is the third-highest rate in the nation.
Inter-Island Travelers to Face Mandatory Quarantine, Hawai‘i Gets $4 Billion in Aid
The circumnavigation of state law will allow out-of-state physicians and nurses to practice in Hawai‘i provided they are currently authorized to do so in another state.
DUIs Drop Dramatically With COVID-19 Pandemic
Statistics show social distancing may be keeping roads safer across Hawai‘i County.
Coronavirus Cases Eclipse 200 in Hawai‘i
O‘ahu was hit hardest with 16 new cases of COVID-19 in the last day, while Kaua‘i went 24 hours without a positive test result.
Big Island Identifies Four New Cases of COVID-19
Gov. David Ige’s stay-at-home proclamation remains in effect until April 30.
COVID-19 Cases Climb to 175 in Hawai‘i
According to the Department of Health, a total of 122,653 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported nationwide, including 19,332 new cases over the last 24 hours.
Civil Defense Announces 11th COVID-19 Case on Big Island
Drive-up coronavirus testing will be offered Sunday in Hilo at the Civic Auditorium from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hawai‘i to Receive ‘Minimum’ of $1.25 Billion in Federal Aid
Mayor Harry Kim said Hawai‘i County’s top priorities will be helping people who lost their jobs due to the global pandemic and businesses most affected because of the general economic downturn.
Hawai‘i Arrivals Diminish Further As Quarantine Kicks In
A total of 109 people flew into Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole. Only 18 of them were visitors.
Two New Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed on Big Island
The Department of Health on Friday confirmed 14 new cases of coronavirus across all islands, bringing the total up to 120. A week ago, only two cases had been confirmed.
As Quarantine Kicks In, Hawai‘i Arrivals Plummet
Residents without recent travel histories are allowed some freedom to travel out of their homes for the purposes of exercise and to address essential needs, such as buying groceries and picking up prescriptions. Those under quarantine based on travel do not have the same freedoms.
Kona Woman First Arrested Under Lockdown Order
Hawai‘i’s first arrest under Gov. David Ige’s stay-at-home, work-at-home order has been made in Kailua-Kona.
Hawai‘i Surpasses 100 Cases of Coronavirus
Thus far, at least seven hospitalizations have resulted from COVID-19 infection across the state.
Nurse Believes Big Island Hospital’s Policies Could Spread COVID-19
“The risk cannot be quantified,” Hilo Medical Center said. “There are no studies on prolonged use of PPE.”
Big Island Hospital Seeks PPE Donations
Items requested include medical-grade goggles, face shields, surgical/N95 masks and gowns/disposable protective suits. All items must be new and in original packaging.
