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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 2/3

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates The chart below will be included in the Daily News Digest, Monday-Friday. A weekly summary with final vaccination numbers will be included each Wednesday. 74 New COVID-19 Cases Reported and Four Additional Deaths on O‘ahu DOH reports 74 new cases... Read More
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4 Deaths and 74 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 2/3

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 74 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 26,081 (up 0.3% from the previous day). To date, 978,901 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 25,665resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 2%. Currently, the average daily cases is 85.9. There were a total of 1383 cases reported in the past 14... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 2/2

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates The chart below will be included in the Daily News Digest, Monday-Friday. A weekly summary with final vaccination numbers will be included each Wednesday. 64 New COVID-19 Cases Reported DOH reports 64 new cases of coronavirus today. There were no... Read More
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COVID-19 variant present in Hawaii for 6 weeks

The Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) continues to work in partnership with private sector laboratories to collect and examine specimens of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. To date, 9 samples of the L452R COVID-19 variant have been identified and 4 specimens that exhibit a molecular clue associated with the UK B1.1.7 have been found. This indicates the B1.1.7 variant may be present in Hawai‘i. Expedited whole genome sequencing... Read More
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64 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 2/2

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 64 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 26,007 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 995,847 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 25,821 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 2.1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 89.6. There were a total of 1384 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii: Fifth Richest State in the US in 2025

Hawaii places as 2025’s fifth richest state with a predicted real GDP of $90,804.57 and home value of $822,628.98. Included in the top 5 are: California, Massachusetts, Washington, and New York. A new index by Moneypenny ranks all 50 states to forecast the richest, based on real GDP, personal income per capita, and Zillow home value data over the past 5 – 10 years. With a predicted personal income per capita... Read More
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Second Real Property Tax Installment Deadline: 2/22

Payments for the City and County of Honolulu’s second real property tax installment for the 2020-2021 tax year are payable by February 22, 2021, the Department of Budget and Fiscal Services announced today. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, we are again offering taxpayers the option to make four (4) equal monthly payments. If the full amount is paid no later than May 21, 2021, the City will waive penalty and interest charges... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update: 2/1

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, February 1, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates The chart below will be included in the Daily News Digest, Monday-Friday. A weekly summary with final vaccination numbers will be included each Wednesday. 90 New COVID-19 Cases Reported DOH reports 90 new cases of coronavirus today. There were no... Read More
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90 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 2/1

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 90 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 25,943 (up 0.3 % from the previous day). To date, 993,306 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 25,806 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 2.1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 90.7. There were a total of 1382 cases reported in the... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 1/29

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Friday, January 29, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates The chart below will be included in the Daily News Digest, Monday-Friday. A weekly summary with final vaccination numbers will be included each Wednesday. https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/#vaccine 115 New COVID-19 Cases & One Additional Death Reported DOH reports 115 new cases of... Read More
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Public schools drinking water to be tested for lead

To ensure the water at Hawai‘i public schools and child care facilities is safe to drink, the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE), Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Human Services (DHS) will launch a joint project to test public schools drinking water that comes from the tap at selected schools and child care facilities for the presence of lead. The project begins in February 2021 and will continue through... Read More
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Monkeypod tree uprooting at Kunawai Springs Urban Park on Oahu

Following heavy rain and strong winds this week, a 60-foot tall Monkeypod tree at Kunawai Springs Urban Park with a branch span almost double its height has started to uproot. This is creating an increased risk of structural failure and ultimately poses a safety hazard to park users and nearby residents. The immediate removal of the tree at the edge of Kunawai Springs Urban Park is required after arborists with the... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 1/28

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, January 28, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Weekly COVID-19 Cluster Report Key Updates: COVID-19 Clusters in Hotel and Accommodation Related Settings • COVID-19 clusters in hotel and accommodation settings are of concern in Hawai'i. Hotel workers might come into contact with the virus when in close contact (within 6 feet for a... Read More
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2 Deaths and 100 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/28

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 100 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 25,541 (up 0.4% from the previous day). To date, 958,263 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 25,177 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 2.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 109.4. There were a total of 1539 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Free COVID-19 testing to Hawaii Educators

Today, the City and County of Honolulu through an agreement with the National Kidney Foundation of Hawai‘i Consortium has expanded free COVID-19 testing to O‘ahu Educators at our Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Waikīkī testing site. “Throughout this pandemic, our teachers have had to adapt to leading hours upon hours of video lessons for remote learners, doing all they can to make sure our students are not missing out,” said Mayor... Read More