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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.
High Surf, Gale Advisories in Effect for Big Island
A gale warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring.
Stay-at-Home Order in Effect for Hawai‘i Beginning Wednesday
Noncompliance with the order will be considered a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 or up to a year in prison.
Beachgoers Ignore Closures Across Big Island
Parkgoers ranged from indifferent to indignant about the idea that the state and county are attempting to close off the oceanfront to the public in an effort to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
21 New Cases of COVID-19 Bring State Total to 77
There had been no reports of coronavirus-related deaths in Hawai‘i as of Monday at noon.
Pacific Waste Says it Does Not Expect Service Interruptions
As part of this effort, Pacific Waste, Inc. has requested all businesses and homes it services take efforts to place all generated rubbish into tied off, plastic bags. This includes recyclables.
Hawai’i COVID-19 Cases Hit 56
Six of the new cases are on O’ahu, while the other two presented on Maui
Suspects Charged After Shots Fired in Vehicle Pursuit
Police want to remind the public that in light of the current COVID-19 Emergency Proclamation, there are enhanced penalties for certain crimes, including but not limited to, burglary, theft and robbery.
Mayor to Close Hawai‘i County Beaches
Mayor Harry Kim announced, Friday during an emergency Hawai‘i County council meeting, he would close beaches effective Saturday as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Identified in Kailua-Kona
Mayor Harry Kim has agreed to close county beaches beginning Saturday but made no move to force businesses that attract social gathering to close down.
