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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/4

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, March 4, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates The charts below will be included in the Daily News Digest, Monday-Friday. Vaccinations for People 70+ Begin Next Monday Beginning Monday, March 8 the state is expanding the pool of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. “We are excited to be... Read More
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Honolulu Airport runway repairs

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division advises Oahu residents of airfield repair work near Runway 4R-22L at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on Monday, March 8 and Tuesday, March 9, from 3:00 p.m. to midnight. During the scheduled work hours, arriving flights will be directed to use Runway 8L which may increase the amount of air traffic over Ewa Plains. The construction is weather dependent. HDOT appreciates the community’s... Read More
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60 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/4

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 60 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 27,699 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,131,093 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 27,595 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 43.4. There were a total of 635 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/3

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, March 3, 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 attached Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates The charts below will be included in the Daily News Digest, Monday-Friday. 20 New COVID-19 Cases and Two Additional Deaths DOH reports 20 new cases of coronavirus. This is the lowest statewide case... Read More
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2 Deaths and 20 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/3

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 20 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 27,640 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,124,866 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 27,528 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 41.3. There were a total of 639 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/2

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office: HB 1278/Act 1 Reduces Employer Unemployment Contributions At an afternoon news conference Governor David Ige signed House Bill 1278 which relates to the Unemployment Insurance Contribution Schedule for businesses and non-profit organizations. Before the COVID-19 pandemic the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund had a half billion- dollar reserve.... Read More
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35 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/2

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 35 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 27,623 (up XX% from the previous day). To date, 1,120,660 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 27,514 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 43.6 There were a total of 647 cases reported in the past... Read More
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29 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/1

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 29 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 27,588 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,117,157 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 27,477 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.2%. Currently, the average daily cases is 45.1. There were a total of 630cases reported in the past 14... Read More
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Warning signs go up at Kailua Bay for potential bacteria

Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is advising the public to avoid waters near the City and County of Honolulu Kailua Wastewater Treatment Plant’s ocean outfall in Kailua Bay. The City began discharging wastewater that exceeds the bacteria limits in their state permit on Feb. 18, 2021. The permit violation was first reported by the City on Saturday, Feb. 20. The City’s ongoing exceedance of the state’s permitted enterococcus bacteria limits are... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 2/26

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Friday, February 26, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: State Laboratory Finds New Variant DOH’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) confirms the presence of a new COVID variant in Hawai‘i. The P.2 variant, which contains the E484K mutation, was identified through surveillance testing conducted on O‘ahu. While the implications of this additional strain are unknown at... Read More
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New P.2 COVID variant in Hawaii confirmed

The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) confirmed the presence of a new COVID variant in Hawaii. The P.2 variant, which contains the E484K mutation, was identified through surveillance testing conducted on Oahu. While the implications of this additional strain are unknown at this time, the P.2 variant is closely watched because two individuals in Brazil who were previously infected with COVID were reinfected with the P.2 variant.   It... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 2/25

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, February 25, 2021, in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates The charts below will be included in the Daily News Digest, Monday-Friday. 45 New COVID-19 Cases DOH reports 45 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted... Read More
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45 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 2/25

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 45 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 27,358 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,080,715 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 26,900 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.2%. Currently, the average daily cases is 47.4. There were a total of 634 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 2/24

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, February 24, 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 is included each Wednesday. 50 New COVID-19 Cases and Four Additional Deaths Reported DOH reports 50 new cases of coronavirus today. The department reported four... Read More
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4 Deaths and 50 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 2/24

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 50 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 27,320 (up XX% from the previous day). To date, 1,075,225 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 26,853 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.2%. Currently, the average daily cases is 51.1. There were a total of 684 cases reported in the past... Read More