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Over 800 Hawaii Tourists Arrived Yesterday

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Yesterday, 3,462 people arrived in Hawaii. From that total, 828 were Hawaii tourists - visitors to the islands. The unanswered question arises: Is the state prepared to track over 800 people as they quarantine for 14 days? And what about tomorrow's arrivals? And the next day's? During this same time last year approximately 38,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. The state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started on March... Read More
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COVID-19 Death in Hawaii Under Investigation

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In today's COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 144 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 2591. The death toll rose by one to 27 total for the state. The latest COVID-19 death was a man who had tested positive according to the Health Department. The cause of his death is under investigation. CURRENT TRAVEL ADVISORY People coming to and from Hawai‘i should be prepared... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: Monday, August 3, 2020

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, August 3, 2020 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office:  Governor Addresses Spike in Cases, Gives Update on Contact-Tracing Capacity   Gov. Ige held a news briefing Monday after DOH reported another spike in COVID-19 cases. A total of 207 cases were announced today, although 114 of those cases are due to delayed test results. The governor... Read More
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Hawaii TheBus Operator Quarantined for COVID-19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
A TheBus operator quarantined after testing positive for coronavirus, Oʻahu Transit Services, Inc. (OTS), operator of TheBus and TheHandi-Van confirmed today. On Sunday, (8/2/2020), the operator informed OTS that they had tested positive for COVID-19 and was immediately placed on leave and quarantined. The operator’s last day of work was on Friday, (7/31/2020) and did not have any COVID-19 symptoms while working. Routes and Vehicles Upon notification, OTS began internal contact... Read More
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New Restrictions in Oahu City Parks

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Restrictions in Oahu city parks as outlined in Mayor Caldwell’s Emergency Order 2020-22 have resulted in the reinstatement of some Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) facility restrictions due to a surge in O‘ahu COVID-19 cases. Most notably, Order 2020-22 does not allow for indoor or outdoor social gatherings to exceed 10 people, with face coverings and physical distancing requirements. This will result in the following procedures being implemented by... Read More
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Oahu Limits Gatherings to No More Than 10

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell today announced that Governor David Ige has approved the City and County of Honolulu’s amended order that Oahu limits gatherings both indoor and outdoor to no more than ten people, regardless of household/living unit affiliation. This is effective immediately. It also specifically restricts funerals and other death related events to ten people (consistent with the limit on gatherings). Both indoors and outdoors, groups of ten must keep... Read More

207 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 207 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 2448. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island - 117 Oahu - 2083 Kauai - 47 Maui - 178 Of those total cases, 23 were residents diagnosed out of state, 201 required hospitalization, and 1315 were released from isolation. Deaths remain at 26. CURRENT... Read More
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Air Arrivals Data Indicates More Hawaii Residents Traveling

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Yesterday, Sunday, August 2, 2020, Hawaii air arrivals totaled 2,977 people. While the number of visitors remained about the same, the data shows more Hawaii residents traveling with around 200 more people from Hawaii returning to the islands than in previous days. During this same time last year approximately 35,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. The state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started on March 26th for all passengers... Read More
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Hawaii Air Arrivals Continue to Climb

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Yesterday, Friday, July 31, 2020, Hawaii air arrivals totaled 2,711 people. During this same time last year approximately 35,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. The state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started on March 26th 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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Hawaii Records Third Day of Triple Digits COVID-19 Cases

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Friday, July 31, 2020 in the Aloha State revealed the third day of triple digits COVID-19 cases. Department of Health: 123 New Coronavirus Cases Includes 18 Children  A third day of triple-digit case numbers is being reported by DOH and is the first time total cumulative cases have exceeded 2,000. The 123 newly-diagnosed cases include 18... Read More
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123 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 123 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 2111. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island     115 Oahu                     1755 Kauai                     47 Maui                      171... Read More
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Hawaii Air Arrivals Update for July 30

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Yesterday, Thursday, July 30, 2020, Hawaii air arrivals totaled 2,650 people. During this same time last year approximately 35,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. Yesterday marked 18 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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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: Record-breaking New Cases

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, July 30, 2020 in the Aloha State. It was another record-breaking day with 124 new cases reported of which 32 were children. Office of the Governor:   SB126 Signing and Line Item Veto Gov. Ige held a news briefing Thursday to announce he has signed Senate Bill 126, with modifications. The governor said his primary concern was... Read More
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Honolulu Hale to Honor WWII Lost Lives

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell has requested that Honolulu Hale be illuminated in the colors of Nagaoka City - orange and blue - on the evenings of Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, to mark the 75th Anniversary of the air raid on Nagaoka City, Japan. On the evening of August 1 and 2, 1945, 125 American bombers dropped 925 tons of incendiary bombs on Nagaoka City, resulting in destruction of... Read More
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New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: Another Record Breaker

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 124 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 1989. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island     115 Oahu                     1637 Kauai                     47 Maui                      167 Of those total cases, 23 were residents diagnosed out of state, 177 required hospitalization, and 1226 were released from... Read More