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Civil Defense Reports 16 New Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
To date, 18 people on the Big Island are hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection.
COVID-19 Positive Individuals Visited Big Island on Business Trip, State Says
Tuesday marked the most infectious day of the COVID-19 pandemic in Hawai‘i since it initially struck, with the state Department of Health reporting 41 positive test results statewide.
Gabbard Calls for Firing of Hawai‘i Health Leaders
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday said heads should roll at the top of Hawai‘i Department of Health.
Community Spread of COVID-19 Confirmed in Hawai‘i
The fewer people who heed health advice means more strain on the hospital system, which Park said is already reporting burn rates that will see some hospitals run out of personal protective equipment (PPEs) within two weeks to one month.
Mayor Kim’s Plan Poses Serious Health Risks, Scientists Say
Epidemiologists aren’t the only scientists that see potential problems with Kim’s plan, and humans aren’t the only living species that could be negatively impacted by it.
COVID-19 Found on Big Island as Testing Ramps Up Statewide
There will likely be people at testing sites who are positive for COVID-19, meaning residents taking it upon themselves to walk into a testing site will not only fail to achieve their objectives, but they will put themselves and other members of the public at risk.
Trump Tells Public to Avoid Bars and Restaurants
The president advised people to also avoid non-essential travel and social groupings of more than 10.
Hawai‘i to Shutter Public Schools Through March
The suddenness of the decision shows just how fluid government action is in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, of which the number of confirmed cases in Hawai‘i jumped 300% on Saturday alone.
Fifth Case of COVID-19 Confirmed on O‘ahu
Gov. David Ige will hold a press conference Sunday to provide more details about the fifth case,
Second Person Tests Positive for Coronavirus in Hawai‘i
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Big Island Patient Negative for Coronavirus, DOH Says
This means there remain zero confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the state as of March 3, 2020.
Senate Passes $10 Million Coronavirus Package
The Hawai‘i State government is seeking more than $10 million to fight COVID-19.
First Person Sent to Coronavirus Quarantine in Hawai‘i
Health officials are also monitoring 26 people across the state for signs of Coronavirus. All have been to at least one part of China within the last two weeks.
DOH Monitoring 26 for Possible Coronavirus in Hawai‘i
A press briefing is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday to provide more details of the situation to the public.
Coronavirus in Hawai‘i, ‘Only a Matter of Time’
In all likelihood, officials won’t know the virus has entered the state until it’s already crossed Hawaiian borders.
Hawai‘i Mumps Outbreak Declared Over
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has stated declared the the statewide mumps outbreak is now over.
DOH Confirms Two Hepatitis A Cases On Kaua‘i
Two cases of hepatitis A in Kaua‘i residents are being investigated by the Hawai‘i Department of Health.
Hawai‘i Mumps Outbreak: 770 Confirmed Cases
Commonly considered a disease that affects only young children, mumps, is affecting primarily adults and adolescents in Hawai‘i.
‘Stop Flu at School’ Kicks Off
More than 500,000 students have received vaccinations since the Stop Flu at School vaccination program started in 2007.
