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Hawaii State Employee Furloughs Begin January 1

Along with the Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments for today, Wednesday, December 1, 2020 in the Aloha State, came the news of Hawaii state employee furloughs set to begin on January 1, 2021. Governor’s Office: Furloughs for State Employees Start January 1, 2021 In an e-mail to state employees, followed by an afternoon news conference, Gov. David Ige announced two-day-a-month furlough starting January 1 of... Read More
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4 Deaths and 80 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 80 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 18,741. To date, 714,668 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 18,687 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.8%. Currently, the average daily cases is 93.9. There were a total of 1179 cases reported in the past 14 days. Deaths now stand at... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 12/8

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in the Aloha State. Department of Health:  https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ 53 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Including Three Additional on Molokai DOH reports three (3) Molokai cases today as household contacts. One person had travel history, but it is unclear whether the transmission of the virus was from the traveler of as a result of community... Read More
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53 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 53 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 18,661. To date, 710,816 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 18,616 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.8%. Currently, the average daily cases is 93.3. There were a total of 1207 cases reported in the past 14 days. Deaths stand at 262... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 12/7

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, December 7, 2020 in the Aloha State. Department of Health:  https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ 81 New COVID-19 Cases Reported This report includes cases up until Saturday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control website at noon each day. hawaiicovid19.com/dashboard  Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 11:59 p.m.... Read More
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81 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 81 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 18,608. To date, 708,166 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 18,567 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.0%. Currently, the average daily cases is 91.7. There were a total of 1210 cases reported in the past 14 days. Deaths stand at 262... Read More
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Details of the new 10 day quarantine rule in Hawaii

 The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) announced that effective today it is reducing the required quarantine period of those who have been exposed to COVID-19 from 14 days to 10 days to improve compliance without significantly increasing the risk of transmission in the community. The updated quarantine guidance is based on updated recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) earlier this week. The previous 14-day quarantine period... Read More
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Hawaii Prepares for Arrival of COVID-19 Vaccine

Hawai‘i’s hospitals and healthcare systems, in close coordination with the Hawai‘i Department of Health, are gearing up to ensure that they are prepared for the arrival and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. “My colleagues across the state have put their lives on the line in order to care for Hawaii’s COVID-19 patients,” said Kelley Withy, MD, MS, PhD, Director, Hawaii/Pacific Basin Area Health Education Education Center. “As a clinical trial participant,... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 12/4

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Friday, December 4, 2020 in the Aloha State. Department of Health:  https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Ten Deaths Reported Today Occurred More Than Two-Weeks Ago Seven (7) deaths at a Hawai‘i island long-term care facility, which experienced a COVID-19 outbreak in October, have now been classified by DOH as coronavirus related, as a result of updated information. The deaths include three... Read More
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Hawaii Lowers Quarantine From 14 to 10 Days

The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) announced that effective today it is reducing the required quarantine period of those who have been exposed to COVID-19 from 14 days to 10 days to improve compliance without significantly increasing the risk of transmission in the community.The updated quarantine guidance is based on updated recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) earlier this week. The previous 14-day quarantine period was... Read More
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10 Deaths and 106 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 106 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 18,290. To date, 686,756 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 18,217 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.3%. Currently, the average daily cases is 80.3. There were a total of 1300 cases reported in the past 14 days. Deaths now stand at... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 12/3

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, December 3, 2020 in the Aloha State. Department of Health:  https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Two Additional Deaths and 144 New Cases Reported Today  COVID-19 has claimed the lives of two more O‘ahu residents. A woman, 80-years-old or older, had been hospitalized with underlying conditions. A man, in the 70-79-year-old age group, had also been in the hospital and had... Read More
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2 Deaths and 144 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 144 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 18,186. To date, 683,735 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 18,179 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 2.4%. Currently, 57 cases require hospitalization. There were a total of 1288 cases reported in the past 14 days. Deaths now stand at 246 (1.4%).... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 12/2

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in the Aloha State. Department of Health:  https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ 78 New Cases Reported Today  This report includes cases up until Monday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control website at noon each day. hawaiicovid19.com/dashboard  Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 11:59 p.m.... Read More
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Hanauma Bay Reopens After 8 Months

Hanauma Bay reopens today, Wednesday, December 2, after 8 months of being closed due to COVID-19.  As part of the reopening pilot program, with respect to COVID-19 restrictions, there are numerous modifications to the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (HBAY) operations and how the public may enjoy this natural resource: Face covering mandates apply at all times within HBAY.HBAY will be closed to the public on Mondays & Tuesdays.Vehicular and pedestrian entry... Read More