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Hawaii Health Dept: Not Taking Chances

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) launched the first phase of a new statewide educational campaign - "Not Taking Chances" - today as part of a comprehensive, multi-pronged solution to address the sustained number of COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i.The “Not Taking Chances” campaign, developed with research, creative and production support from Anthology Marketing Group, aims to change social norms by modeling attitudes and behaviors to underscore the importance of wearing facial... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office:   Governor Approves Honolulu Modified Restrictions,Trans-Pacific Travel Delayed  Governor Ige approved Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s latest emergency orders that returns O‘ahu to the Act Now Honolulu-No Social Gatherings, from the Act with Care phase to try and flatten the recent surge in COVID-19 cases on the island.... Read More

New Oahu COVID-19 Restrictions Effective Tomorrow

In a press conference today, Tuesday, August 18, 2020, Hawaii Governor Ige first acknowledged the death of another person from COVID-19 and sent his condolences to the family. This brings the total number of deaths to 41. Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director of the State Department of Health, later stated that Hawaii still has the lowest level of deaths per capita than anywhere else in the country. Governor Ige stated, “We cannot... Read More
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One More Death and 134 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 134 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 5349 with one more death. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island     152 Oahu                     4878 Kauai                     54 Maui                      242 Of those total cases, 23 were residents diagnosed out of state, 300 required hospitalization, and 1921 were released from isolation. Deaths now stand at 41.... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: Monday, August 17, 2020

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, August 17, 2020 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office:  Additional Targeted Restrictions for O‘ahu Near   Governor David Ige and Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell met at length today and agree that additional targeted restrictions will be needed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on O‘ahu to stop the spread of COVID-19. We anticipate an announcement, with details,... Read More
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Hawaii Air Arrivals Update for August 16

Yesterday, Sunday, August 16, 2020, Hawaii air arrivals totaled 2,173 people. During this same time last year approximately 36,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. The state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started on March 26 for all passengers arriving in Hawaii from out of state. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from out of state yesterday and does not include interisland travel. This data... Read More
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174 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 174 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 5215. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island     149 Oahu                     4754 Kauai                     54 Maui                      235 Of those total cases, 23 were residents diagnosed out of state, 288 required hospitalization, and 1868 were released from isolation. Deaths stand at 40. CURRENT TRAVEL ADVISORY People coming... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: Friday, August 14, 2020

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Friday, August 14, 2020 in the Aloha State. Department of Health:  DOH is reporting 233 newly diagnosed coronavirus cases today, with 218 on O‘ahu. Hawai‘i Island has five (5) new cases, Maui reports nine (9), and Kaua‘i has one (1). No additional deaths were reported in the last 24-hour reporting period.  Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 12:00... Read More
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Hawaii Air Arrivals Update for August 13

Yesterday, Thursday, August 13, 2020, Hawaii air arrivals totaled 1,943 people. During this same time last year approximately 36,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. Yesterday marked 20 weeks since the state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started for all passengers arriving in Hawaii from out of state. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from out of state yesterday and does not include interisland travel.... Read More
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233 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 233 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 4543. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island     144 Oahu                     4117 Kauai                     53 Maui                      206 Of those total cases, 23 were residents diagnosed out of state, 277 required hospitalization, and 1756 were released from isolation. Deaths stand at 40. CURRENT TRAVEL ADVISORY People coming... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: Thursday, August 13, 2020

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, August 13, 2020 in the Aloha State. Office of the Governor: Governor Addresses Recent COVID-19-Related Deaths, Record Number of Infections   Gov. David Ige held a news briefing Thursday, to address the recent COVID-19-related deaths and record number of cases reported by DOH. Gov. Ige said, “This is a record number of daily cases and it... Read More
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Hawaii Mandatory Quarantine Enters Week 20

Today marks 20 weeks since the Hawaii mandatory quarantine for 14 days started for all passengers arriving from out of state. Yesterday, 2,023 people arrived in Hawaii. During this same time last year approximately 36,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from out of state yesterday and does not include interisland travel. This data was collected from... Read More
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Dale Evans of Charley’s Taxi had enough: Listen to her podcast interview

Hawaii politics has no consequence for stupidity, to quote from Dr. Peter Tarlow from SaferTourism. Chaos is ruling Hawaii. Elected officials like U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, the Hawaii Tourism Authority, and Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) are running away from COVID-19. They are not responding and are directing frustrated callers to full voicemail systems.  The CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority retired early and is escaping to Colorado. Today, Hawaii... Read More
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Record 355 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases & 2 More Deaths

Two O‘ahu men, both over 60-years-old are the latest victims of COVID-19. And today, DOH reports at least 86 new diagnosed cases of coronavirus are part of an existing cluster at the O‘ahu Community Correctional Facility (OCCC). Health investigators say at least 116 cases are attributable to OCCC, with 24 staff and 92 inmates having tested positive for COVID-19. The 86 cases are part of the 355 newly-diagnosed cases today; the... Read More
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One More TheBus Operator Tests Positive for COVID-19

A TheBus operator that had been on leave but had visited the Kalihi Bus Facility has tested positive for coronavirus, Oʻahu Transit Services, Inc. (OTS), operator of TheBus and TheHandi-Van confirmed today. On Wednesday (8/12/2020), the operator informed OTS that s/he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was already quarantined. The operator’s last day of service was on June 17, 2020 and did not have any COVID-19 symptoms while working. The... Read More