#COVID-19 testing
Governor calls for lieutenant governor’s resignation after she, 4 others indicted on bribery, corruption charges
The Oʻahu grand jury’s sweeping 12-count indictment brought against Sylvia Luke, businessman Tobi Solidum, former state Rep. Ryan Yamane, former Gov., David Ige top staff member Ford Fuchigami and former Public Utilities Commission Chairperson Leo Asuncion and is tied to the state’s COVID-19 community testing program.
Nomi Health Continues to Offer Free COVID Testing on Big Island
A direct health care company continues to provide free COVID-19 testing for Hawai‘i residents at several locations around the Big Island.
Hundreds of COVID Test Samples Lost in Transit
Hundreds of residents will have to retest for COVID-19 after their swabs collected this month were lost in transit to the lab, county officials confirmed.
N. Hawaiʻi Hospital to Offer COVID Vaccine to Keiki Ages 5-11
Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital (QNHCH) will offer Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11, starting Nov. 8.
Mandatory Weekly Testing for Unvaccinated County Employees to Start Aug. 29
Unvaccinated county employees will be required to submit a weekly COVID-19 test starting Aug. 29.
New DOH Program Expands Free COVID-19 Testing to Neighbor Islands
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is expanding its network of free COVID-19 community testing through a partnership with the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii Consortium and independent pharmacies across the state.
Demand for COVID-19 Testing Spikes with Delta Variant Surge
COVID-19 tests were difficult to come by over the weekend as a first responder attested to in his unsuccessful attempt to get tested for the virus.
Community Testing Scheduled to Stem Spread of COVID-19
Mass community testing clinics for COVID-19 will begin again starting Tuesday, July 20.
More Than 100 Active COVID Cases Monitored as District Testing Continues
Two district tests, open to the public, are scheduled on the Big Island for Wednesday.
Weekend District Testing for COVID-19: April 10, 2021
COVID-19 testing is available in three districts today, April 10.
Two COVID-19 Testing Clinics Open Today
Hawai‘i County has two COVID-19 community testing sites open today, March 24.
COVID-19 Testing for March 20, 2021
Three COVID-19 testing sites are scheduled on island Saturday, March 20.
Community COVID-19 Testing Sites: Feb. 27, 2021
COVID-19 screening and testing are scheduled in three districts today, Feb. 27.
Big Island’s Coronavirus Decline Not Linked to Less Testing
Recent numbers represent state and county lows since the summer of 2020.
House Committee Asks Governor to Rollback New Travel Requirement
Tourism and business figures across the state expressed concern on the impact to tourism if those who were tested within 72 hours of travel but didn’t receive the results were made to quarantine without exception.
Free COVID-19 Testing Across Big Island, Nov. 30 to Dec. 5
No insurance is necessary to be tested but bring your driver’s license and insurance card, if you have one.
COVID Testing Schedule Through Nov. 23
Be sure to wear a face covering at all times and observe social distancing.
Free COVID Testing Sites on Big Island Through Nov. 16
No insurance is necessary to be tested, but those requesting a test are asked to bring insurance cards if they have one. No co-pay will be required of individuals being tested.
Free COVID Testing in Hilo Monday
No insurance is necessary to be tested, but participants are asked to bring insurance cards if they have one.
Big Island Coronavirus Testing Schedule
Free COVID-19 testing will be provided across the Big island through Oct. 24, 2020.
