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Kim Suspends Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Big Island Mayor Harry Kim believes shopping with reusable bags over and again is an unnecessary health risk during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police Seek Identity of Suspect
Police ask anyone with any information about this case to call the department’s non-emergency line at 808-935-3311.
DOH Confirms 34 New COVID-19 Cases Overnight
Thus far, 15 of the 258 people infected with the coronavirus have been hospitalized, including two over the last 24 hours.
Big Island COVID-19 Cases Climb Above 20
As of Wednesday, no patients on Hawai‘i Island had required coronavirus-related hospitalization.
Hawai‘i Police Get Financial Relief Among COVID-19 Pandemic
Under the terms of the grant program, state and county governments may use JAG funding to support purchases of personal protective equipment, hire additional officers, pay overtime.
Flood Advisory in Effect for Big Island
A flood advisory is in effect for much of the Big Island Tuesday afternoon.
Elderly O‘ahu Man First COVID-19 Victim in Hawai‘i, DOH Assures Accuracy of Test
DOH erroneously announced that the first coronavirus death took place roughly one week ago but was forced to walk that back after the statement turned out to be false.
Slow Turnaround Times for COVID-19 Tests Compound Fears With Stress for Local Family
Department of Health Director Bruce Anderson described recent issues with turnaround times for COVID-19 tests as a “temporary situation.”
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.
