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Hawaii COVID-19 Cases Hit 816

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii COVID-19 cases in the islands hit 816 according to coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, June 22, 2020. Department of Health: Four Additional COVID-19 Cases on O‘ahu After reporting 14 new cases on Saturday and 11 additional cases on Sunday, DOH is reporting four (4) new positive cases of coronavirus today, all of which are adults on O‘ahu. There is one (1) new case at the... Read More
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Hawaii Honors Pride Month: New Online Hub

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii honors Pride Month with the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) launch today of the Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) online resource hub. This is the first DOH website dedicated to resources for SGM (also known as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other, or LGBTQ+) people in Hawai‘i, as well as their loved ones and allies. The site was developed by the DOH SGM Workgroup, a multi-sector collaboration of various... Read More

Who Arrived in Hawaii on Sunday?

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Yesterday, Sunday, June 21, 2020, there were 1,497 people who arrived in Hawaii. 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 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.... Read More
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Hawaii COVID-19 Trend Spiking Upwards Because of Protests?

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Today, there were 27 new cases of COVID-19, representing a continuing spike in cases in the state. Some believe the Hawaii COVID-19 trend is due to the protests that occured about a week ago with thousands of demonstrating in close quarters without masks. But the Hawaii Department of Health is saying it was expected due to the process of reopening. Governor’s Office: Gov. Ige says Friday COVID Case Count was Anticipated,... Read More

Hawaii Air Arrivals: Uptick in Visitor and Military

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Yesterday, Thursday, June 18, 2020, Hawaii air arrivals totaled 1,767 people. During this same time last year approximately 35,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. Yesterday marked 12 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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Corona Spreading on Oahu: A Reason for Concern?

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Today, Hawaii saw a spike of 18 new COVID-19 coronavirus cases - 15 who live on Oahu, and another 3 on Oahu whose residences have not yet been identified. Said the State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Park in response to corona spreading on Oahu, this was expected "as people begin to move around more freely and more businesses are reopening." She said most of he cases they are seeing are from "community-associated... Read More

Week 12 of Hawaii 14-day Self-quarantine

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Today marks 12 weeks since the mandatory Hawaii 14-day self-quarantine started for all passengers arriving in Hawaii from out of state. Yesterday, 1,516 people arrived in Hawaii. During this same time last year, nearly 30,000 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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Hawaii Governor and Mayors Going Live on Facebook

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In today's Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in the Aloha State, it was reported that the Hawaii Governor and Mayors will be going live on Facebook to answer questions about COVID-19. Governor’s Office: Governor, County Mayors to Answer Questions on Facebook Live Gov. Ige and all four county mayors will once again participate in a Facebook Live to answer... Read More
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Hawaii Air Arrivals Holding Steady at 1700-1800 Daily

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Yesterday, Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Hawaii air arrivals totaled 1,671 people. During this same time last year, nearly 30,000 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, and it was extended through July 31. Meanwhile, the quarantine order for interisland travelers was lifted yesterday. This table shows the number of people... Read More
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More Live Traffic Cameras for Maui Travelers

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced the addition of traffic cameras for Maui travelers covering three new Central Maui intersections to its GoAkamai system. The new cameras cover the intersections of Kuihelani Highway/Airport Access Road and Puunene Avenue/Maui Veterans Highway; Airport Access Road and Dairy Road/Pakaula Street; and, Hana Highway and Dairy Road. Maui GoAkamai cameras can be accessed through GoAkamai.org by selecting the Cameras tab and choosing Maui in... Read More
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Kauai Kuhio Highway Still Low Traffic

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises the public that the Kauai Kuhio Highway Southbound contraflow between Kapule Highway and the Kapaa Temporary Bypass Road is suspended until further notice. This includes weekday and Saturday operations. As the traffic volumes from the permanent station at Kuhio Highway and Kapule Highway are showing continued reduction of 29-percent, HDOT is repurposing the crews used to setup the contraflow for maintenance operations. HDOT is... Read More
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As Interisland Quarantine Lifted Hawaii Air Arrivals Holding Steady

Linda Hohnholz - editor
As the quarantine order for interisland travelers was lifted today, Hawaii air arrivals is holding steady with 1,769 people arriving on Monday, June 15, 2020. During this same time last year, nearly 30,000 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, and it was extended through July 31. This table shows... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: Monday, June 15, 2020

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, June 15, 2020 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office: Uptick in Cases Manageable as Interisland Travel Resumes “It is safe to travel between islands,” Governor David Ige said at an afternoon news briefing. The governor said an increase in cases was expected as businesses and activities reopened across the state and Hawai‘i still has the lowest COVID-19... Read More
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Hawaii Air Arrivals Update for June 14

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Yesterday, Sunday, June 14, 2020, Hawaii air arrivals totaled 1,847 people. During this same time last year, nearly 30,000 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. The quarantine order was expanded on April 1 to include interisland travelers. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from... Read More
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Hawaii Air Arrivals Update for June 13

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Yesterday, Saturday, June 13, 2020, Hawaii air arrivals totaled 1,948 people. During this same time last year, nearly 30,000 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. The quarantine order was expanded on April 1 to include interisland travelers. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from... Read More