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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.
UH Students to Create App-Based Solutions for Volcano Recovery
Teams will create app concepts with the potential to become real startups.
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.
Man Hit With Several Charges After Attempted Theft of Car Battery
Since this incident occurred during the Governor’s Emergency Proclamation, the criminal property damage offense was enhanced to a class B felony.
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.
$4 Billion in Federal Aid Bound for Hawai‘i
Billions of dollars are on the way to Hawai‘i to help individuals, families, businesses and healthcare centers deal with various forms of fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senators Call for More Public Health Funding
These programs enable hospitals and public health departments to prepare to prevent, respond and rapidly recover from public health crises.
Big Island Identifies Four New Cases of COVID-19
Gov. David Ige’s stay-at-home proclamation remains in effect until April 30.
Hawai‘i Voters Asked to Update Signatures
The 2020 Primary Election will be the first statewide election conducted by mail and no traditional polling places will be opened on Election Day.
Trump Extends Federal COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines
Specific federal guidelines include working from home when and if possible, avoiding social gatherings of 10 or more people and staying out of night-life establishments like clubs and bars.
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.
Park Road Closure Will Extend Months During Utility Pole Replacement
A partial road closure will be a regular occurrence on weekdays over the next several months inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Two Big Island Hotels Donate to Fight Against COVID-19
Hawai‘i Island hotels are donating supplies as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep several businesses closed and most Big Island residents confined to their homes.
