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DOH Reports 63 New COVID Cases Tuesday
The statewide total of cases reported since the pandemic began now stands at 11,522.
Mass COVID-19 Testing Comes to Kulani Correctional Facility
Mass COVID-19 testing will continue at Kulani Correctional Facility (KCF) in Hilo as well as Halawa Correctional Facility (HCF) on O‘ahu.
17 People Hospitalized for COVID at HMC
Seventeen people are being treated for COVID-19 at Hilo Medical Center as of Tuesday morning.
Kamehameha Schools Preschool Student Tests Positive for COVID
A Kamehameha Schools Pāhoa Preschool student has tested positive for COVID-19.
Civil Defense Reports Another Death at Hilo Veterans Home
Another COVID-19-related death was reported at Hilo’s veterans home, bringing the death toll to 26.
Ka‘alualu Brush Fire 100% Contained
A brush fire that scorched 3,500 acres in Kau is 100% contained and South Point Road is now open to all traffic.
Big Island Free COVID Testing Sessions Announced
No insurance is necessary to be tested, but bring your insurance card if you have one. There is no co-pay due for the individuals being tested.
Road Closed After Telephone Pole Falls Across Portion of Ali‘i Drive
A portion of Ali‘i Drive is closed due to a downed telephone pole.
Hawai‘i Beach Safety Week Puts Ocean Goers on Alert
According to the Hawai‘i Department of Health, state residents comprised all but one of the nine fatal ocean drownings in Hawai‘i since April, compared to only four of the 14 fatal drownings from January through March, the pre-lockdown period.
VA, HIEMA Reports Indicate Bad Practices, Procedures at Veterans Home
Staff was trained on COVID protocols, but no follow-up was conducted to ensure policies were being followed, according to the reports.
N. Hawaiʻi Community Hospital to Host Weekly Walks Every Tuesday
Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital and the Native Hawaiian Health Program are joining forces to host a weekly walk every Tuesdays.
New Cases of COVID Push Downward, as DOH Identifies 56 Monday
The statewide total now stands at 11,459.
CIP Funds Released for Track Improvements at Kealakehe High
Capital Improvement Project funds have been released for Kealakehe High School’s track improvements.
Death Toll at Hilo Veterans Home Rises Again
Seven new cases of COVID-19 were identified on Hawai‘i Island Monday. Eighteen people are currently hospitalized as a result of the virus.
Runaway Teen Found in Good Health
A 16-year-old girl reported as a runaway in August was found on Sunday in good health.
Hawaiian Ethos to Launch Hilo Location This Week
Patients living on the windward side of the Big Island and in need of medical cannabis will have more options beginning this weekend.
Two COVID-19 Test Clinics Scheduled Today
There are two COVID-19 drive-through testing clinics scheduled for today.
Another Veteran Death Reported Sunday Evening
Another resident of the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home died Sunday evening related to COVID-19, bringing the overall death toll at the facility to 24.
Ka‘alualu Bay Brush Fire Close to Contained
A brushfire in Ka‘u continues to burn in isolated areas after being ignited by an unknown source late Saturday night.
