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3,044 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/3/22

Threat level raised from High Risk to Severe In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 3,044 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 121,864. Of those total cases, 5,292 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 27,314. Total deaths to date are 1,094. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel... Read More
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4 Deaths and 2,710 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 1/1/22

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 2,710 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 115,642. Of those total cases, 5,280 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 23,080. Total deaths to date are 1,094. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories. Travelers entering... Read More
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Covid Booster Required for Indoor Dining, Bars and Gyms on Maui

Maui County will be the first county in the State of Hawaii to require booter shots for those who are eligible in order to be considered fully vaccinated. This means a booster will be required to enter restaurants, bars, and gyms. Beginning January 8, those who decline a booster won’t be allowed in Maui indoor restaurants, bars, and gyms, unless they can show proof of a negative COVID test within 48... Read More
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5 Deaths and 3,290 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/31

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 3,290 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 112,932. Of those total cases, 5,273 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 21,128. Total deaths to date are 1,090. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories. Travelers entering... Read More
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3,484 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/30

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 3,484 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 109,642. Of those total cases, 5,255 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 18,826. Total deaths to date are 1,085. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawai‘i’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories. Travelers entering... Read More
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3 Deaths and 1,561 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/29

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 1,561 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 106,158. Of those total cases, 5,249 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 15,781. Total deaths to date are 1,085. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories. Travelers entering... Read More
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824 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/28

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 824 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 104,597. Of those total cases, 5,238 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 14,514. Total deaths to date are 1,082. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories. Travelers entering... Read More
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1,384 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/27

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 1,384 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 103,773. Of those total cases, 5,224 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 13,966. Total deaths to date are 1,082. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories. Travelers entering... Read More
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4 Deaths and 1,591 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/25

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 1,591 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 100,184. Of those total cases, 5,218 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 10,821. Total deaths to date are 1,082. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories. Travelers entering... Read More
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Staggering 1,828 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases and 1 Death: 12/24

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 1,828 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 98,593. Of those total cases, 5,212 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 9,433. Total deaths to date are 1,078. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories. Travelers entering... Read More
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Hawaii vacation rentals on the upswing

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) issued today the Hawaii Vacation Rental Performance Report for the month of November utilizing data compiled by Transparent Intelligence, Inc. Hawaii vacation rentals statewide reported substantial increases in supply, demand, occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) in November 2021 compared to November 2020. However, in comparison to November 2019, ADR was higher in November 2021, but vacation rental supply, demand and occupancy were down. In November... Read More

More New Omicron Cases in Hawaii

The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) has detected 24 additional cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.529, also known as the Omicron variant. This brings the total number of confirmed Omicron cases in Hawai‘i to 74. While all Omicron cases detected thus far are on O‘ahu, four specimens from Hawaii Island and two specimens from Maui contain a molecular clue indicating they are likely Omicron. Whole genome sequencing will... Read More
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2 Deaths and 961 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/22

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 961 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 95,254. Of those total cases, 5,184 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 6,485. Total deaths to date are 1,074. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories. Travelers entering... Read More
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Hawaii Hotels Bring in More Revenue

Hawaii hotels statewide reported substantially higher revenue per available room (RevPAR), average daily rate (ADR), and occupancy in November 2021 compared to November 2020 when the State’s quarantine order for travelers due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic declines for the hotel industry. When compared to November 2019, statewide ADR was higher in November 2021, but RevPAR was lower due to less occupancy. According to the Hawaii Hotel Performance Report... Read More
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707 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 12/21

In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 707 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 94,293. Of those total cases, 5,176 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 5,634. Total deaths to date are 1,072. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories. Travelers entering... Read More