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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: Thursday, April 16, 2020

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Office of the Governor: President Issues Guidelines For Re-Opening States President Donald Trump has issued guidelines for re-opening the State amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While there were only 11 new positive cases today, and it appears Hawai‘i is flattening the curve, the state currently doesn’t meet the criteria for a phased opening. The guidelines require a downward trajectory of cases for a 14-day period. Gov. Ige said, “We are not there... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Department of Health: Clarification on McDonald’s COVID-19 Cluster Investigation A cluster of cases involving 7 lab-confirmed employees at McDonald’s locations at both Kona Commons and Walmart in Kailua-Kona has been recently identified and that number may change as the investigation into the primary case and their contacts continues by DOH. Once confirmed the establishment closed its operations at both locations and is currently performing enhanced cleaning. All employees who have tested... Read More
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Official Update: State of Hawaii COVID-19 report for Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Juergen Steinmetz
The State of Hawaii is successful so far keeping COVID-19 under control. Numbers are going up slower compared to almost any State in the Nation.  There had been 13 more cases in Hawaii in the last 24 hours. The balance between active and recovered cases is narrowing, which is a good sign, but there are many issues, including 661 people still arrived in the Aloha State, which includes 164 visitors. At... Read More
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Hair Stylists and Tourism: What Honolulu Mayor Caldwell is planning?

Juergen Steinmetz
How can the City and County of Honolulu make it more difficult for visitors to still arrive at Honolulu International Airport? Honolulu Mayor Caldwell agreed with eTurboNews suggesting to have arriving passengers, locals, and visitors to be housed in approved accommodation away from Waikiki. The mayor, however, was not sure about the legality to force a person to stay somewhere for 14 days that s/he didn't plan to stay. Japan has... Read More
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Hawaii Island Vacation Rentals, B&B and timeshare must close as of Monday

Juergen Steinmetz
Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim has announced all vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts and timeshares must close down and stop advertising beginning Monday to minimize the spread of COVID-19. The county’s emergency rule will remain in effect until April 30 or until it is terminated by Kim. Violators face a misdemeanor charge that carries penalties of up to a $5,000 fine and one year in jail. Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: Friday, April 10, 2020

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Governor’s Office: Two Additional Deaths Reported  In response to the news today about two additional fatalities,  Gov. David Ige said, “This is another sad day for Hawaiʻi. On behalf of our entire community, I would like to express my condolences to the families and friends of two more of our neighbors who lost their lives to COVID-19. Please accept my deepest sympathy and support during this difficult time.” State Reminding Everyone... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: Thursday, April 9, 2020

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Department of Health: DOH Reports Seven (7) New Cases The rate of positive COVID-19 cases remains steady at 2.7% of tests. Seven (7) new cases are being reported, all in adults, for a total number since Feb. 28 of 442 cases. Honolulu saw six (6) additional cases; Hawai‘i Island has two (2) new cases; and Maui has three (3) new cases.   LABORATORY TESTING DATA Total Number of Individuals Tested by... Read More
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6 COVID-19 Cases Confirmed on Pride of America Cruise Ship at Honolulu Port

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informed the public it has received confirmation from the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) that six crewmembers on board the Pride of America cruise ship have tested positive for COVID-19. Two of the crewmembers have been taken to the hospital for medical treatment. The other cases have been isolated on the ship. There are approximately 500 crewmembers on board. Precautionary measures have been taken including... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Governor’s Office: Second COVID-19 Death on Maui Under Investigation Investigators from the State Health Dept. are in the process of gathering details about the second Maui resident to pass away from COVID-19.  This is an adult male over 65-years-old and is another stark reminder of the human toll this disease is exacting here in Hawai‘i. My personal condolences to the friends and family of the man who passed. This brings the... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Governor’s Office: Honolulu Repurposes ‘Ohana Zone Funds for Additional Help for People Experiencing Homelessness Utilizing State ‘Ohana Zone funds, the City and County of Honolulu today announced the rapid deployment of its HONU (Homeless Outreach and Navigation for the Unsheltered) program, which provides short-term shelter and triage services to people experiencing homelessness. Due to the impacts of COVID-19 both the State and the City have recognized the need for more immediate... Read More
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Hawaii Department of Health: Face Masks No Substitute for Physical Distancing

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Across the state, customers and staff at pharmacies, supermarkets, and take-out food establishments are wearing cloth masks and using physical distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Many local and national chain stores have established controls on how many customers can enter a store at one time. The Joint Information Center has produced a printable store-front poster to further encourage physical distancing, aimed at flattening the curve of new COVID-19 cases.... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: Monday, April 6, 2020

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Governor’s Office: Governor Ige Extends Condolences to Family & Friends of Two More Who Died Gov. David Ige, today, extended his deepest condolences to the familes and friends of the latest Hawai‘i residents who passed away due to COVID-19. The governor said it is with a heavy heart that one of our O‘ahu neighbors passed away on Saturday, and then another tragic loss with the passing of a Maui man. Governor... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Coronavirus Update

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Office of the Governor: Governor Ige’s Message on Second COVID-19 Death Today, our community received the tragic news of the passing of a second Hawai‘i resident from the COVID-19 virus. Dawn and I express our deepest condolences to the victim’s family and friends. As we come together with expressions of sympathy and support – we must also remember to help each other, to protect your health and the health of loved ones... Read More

Hawaii ACLU and Lawyers for Equal Justice Support Release of Incarcerated

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Office of the Public Defender filed two petitions last week asking the Hawaii Supreme Court to, among other things, appoint a special master to consider the humanitarian release during the escalating COVID-19 crisis of certain incarcerated people, such as those sentenced to probation but still serving time in jail, people detained on cash bail they cannot afford, and people serving short sentences. On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, the American... Read More
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Hawaii COVID-19 Update: Daily News

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Dept. of Health: DOH reports 14 positive test results today: All of the cases are adults, 12 are residents of the state, one (1) is a non-resident, and one (1) person’s residency is unknown at this time. Of the 14 new positive test results reported today, 10 are from Honolulu, two (2) from Hawaii Island, and two (2) from Maui County. There are 120 presumptive or positive cases to date, with... Read More