Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 10/5

Linda Hohnholz - editor

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, October 5, 2020 in the Aloha State.

Department of Health: 

One Death and 52 Additional Coronavirus Cases Reported Today 

A woman from O‘ahu, who was older than 80-years-old is reported as the 157th death in Hawai‘i since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. She had underlying conditions and had been in the hospital. DOH is reporting 52 new active cases today. 

Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 12:00 noon, Oct. 5, 2020       

Island of Diagnosis       New Cases       Reported since        2/28/2020        (including new cases) 
O‘ahu       41 11,546 
Hawai‘i       10 820 
Maui      1 378++ 
Kaua‘i      0 59 
Moloka‘i       0 19 
Lānaʻi   0 0 
HI residents diagnosed outside of HI      0 34 
Total Cases       52 12,854 
Deaths       1 157 

Hospitalization count as of 10/2/20 at 4:19 pm: 14-Hawai‘i, 0-Maui, 114-O‘ahu, 0-Kaua‘i   

++ As a result of updated information, two (2) cases from Maui were removed from the counts. 

7-Day Averages  

  Daily New Cases    (change from previous day)  % Lab Positive   (change from previous day  
Statewide  99 (-3)  2.7% (+0.0)  
O‘ahu  82 (-5)  3.3% (-0.2)  
Hawai‘i  16 (+2)   2.6% (+0.3)  
Kaua’i  0 (+0.0)  0.0% (+0.0)  
Maui  1 (+0.0)  0.3% (-0.0)  

*Metrics reflect information updated as of noon the previous day. Case counts are calculated based on date of report. Percent positivity is calculated based on date of lab result.  

Laboratory* Testing Data      

There were 4,815 additional COVID-19 tests reported via electronic laboratory, since the last report on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. 

Total Number of Individuals Tested by Clinical Labs, State Lab & Surge Testing      Positive  Negative  
306,841**  12,854  293,959  

*Electronic Laboratory Reporting **28 test results were inconclusive.   

Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 – Three COVID-19 Deaths Added Due to Updated Information, 70 New Cases Reported 

Three COVID-19 deaths on Maui were recently validated and classified as those records became available. These deaths occurred August 15-Sept. 15, 2020.

  • Man, 60-69 yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized 
  • Woman, 60-60 yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized 
  • Woman, 80+ yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized 

Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 12:00 noon, Oct. 4, 2020       

Island of Diagnosis       New Cases       Reported since        2/28/2020        (including new cases)  
O‘ahu       53 11,505 
Hawai‘i       15 810 
Maui      2 377 
Kaua‘i      0 59 
Moloka‘i       0 19 
Lānaʻi   0 0 
HI residents diagnosed outside of HI      0 34 
Total Cases       70 12,804 
Deaths       3 156 

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 – Eight of 11 Covid-19 Deaths Added Due to Updated Information, 133 New Cases Reported 

Eleven COVID-19 deaths on O‘ahu were reported by the state Saturday, with eight of the deaths occurring August 15-Sept.15, 2020. Eight of the deaths were recently validated and classified as those records became available. COVID-19 deaths are officially reported as records are obtained, reviewed, validated, and the deaths are classified for state and national reporting.

  • 3 men, 50-59 yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized 
  • 1 man, 70-79 yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized 
  • 1 man, 80+ yrs., underlying conditions, died at home 
  • 3 men, 80+ yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized 
  • 1 woman, 60-69 yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized 
  • 2 women, 80+ yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized 

Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 12:00 noon, Oct. 3, 2020       

Island of Diagnosis       New Cases       Reported since        2/28/2020        (including new cases)  
O‘ahu       87 11,452 
Hawai‘i       43 795 
Maui      3 375 
Kaua‘i      0 59 
Moloka‘i       0 19 
Lānaʻi   0 0 
HI residents diagnosed outside of HI      0 34 
Total Cases       133 12,734 
Deaths       11 153 

Hawaiicovid19.com  

For more tables, charts and visualizations visit the DOH Disease Outbreak Control Division: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii 

Department of Public Safety: 

COVID-19 Update – Statewide Testing Continues at All Facilities  

The PSD Health Care Division is working with DOH, the Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) and community partners, to conduct mass testing for COVID-19 at all correctional facilities statewide. The Maui Community Correctional Center (MCCC) began staff testing today with the help of the HING.  

There were no new inmate or staff results received today. There are no inmates hospitalized. The number of inmates who have recovered increased to 328. The number of PSD staff who have recovered and returned to work increased to 93. Information on PSD’s planning and response to COVID-19 can be found at: http://dps.hawaii.gov/blog/2020/03/17/coronavirus-covid-19-information-and-resources/ 

Helpful Resources 

  • Safe Travels Information (Frequently Asked Questions) UPDATED 10-1-20 
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  • Trans-Pacific Passenger Arrivals Statistics 

https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/covid-19-updates/trans-pacific-passenger-arrivals/

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