Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update: 4/19

4 years ago4 years ago Linda Hohnholz - editor

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, April 19, 2021, in the Aloha State.

Department of Health:

https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/

65 New COVID-19 Cases Reported

DOH reports 65 new cases of coronavirus today.

This report includes cases up until Saturday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control Division website daily: hawaiicovid19.com/dashboard.

Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 11:59 p.m. April 17, 2021

Island of Diagnosis	New Cases	Reported since 2/28/2020 (including new cases)
O‘ahu	52	24,186
Hawai‘i	2	2,644
Maui	10	3,257
Kaua‘i	0	200
Moloka‘i	0	35
Lānaʻi	0	111
HI residents diagnosed outside of HI	1	1,013
Total Cases	65	31,466
Deaths	0	474

Hospitalizations as of 8:30 a.m., April 16, 2021: Hawai‘i-7, Maui-14, O‘ahu-25, Kaua‘i-0

Vaccine Eligibility Expands to Residents 16 and Older Statewide

Hawai‘i has reached Phase 2 of its COVID-19 vaccination program. This means all Hawai‘i residents age 16 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Hawai‘i County, Maui County, and Kaua‘i County advanced to Phase 2 in early April. O‘ahu moved into Phase 2 this morning.

Teens 16 and 17 years old are reminded to seek appointments for Pfizer vaccines. Pfizer has Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for people age 16 and older. Moderna vaccine is reserved for people 18 and above.

“Schedule your vaccine as soon as you can,” advised Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char. “We don’t have enough to vaccinate everyone immediately, but you can schedule your shot now. If you can’t get an appointment today, you’ll be able to get one in the near future.”

For vaccine opportunities visit the registration page at hawaiicovid19.com

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority:

16,560 Passengers Arrive on Sunday

Yesterday, a total of 16,560 people arrived in Hawai‘i from out of state. A total 10,756 people indicated they came to Hawai‘i for vacation. There were also 1,960 returning residents. The trans-Pacific passenger arrival data is derived from data provided by the Safe Travels digital system.

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

Department of Public Safety COVID-19 Update for 4/19/21

One Positive MCCC Inmate Result, Statewide Testing Continues

COVID-19 testing is continuously being conducted statewide at all facilities. The Maui Community Correctional Center (MCCC) reported three (3) inmate test results. Of that number, one (1) was positive and two (2) were negative. MCCC also reported 17 negative staff test results. The Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center reports two (2) negative inmate results. The O‘ahu Community Correctional Center reports 24 negative inmate test results, Halawa Correctional Facility reports two (2) negative inmate test results, and the Women’s Community Correctional Center reports one (1) negative inmate test result. For more information on PSD’s planning and response efforts to COVID-19: http://dps.hawaii.gov/blog/2020/03/17/coronavirus-covid-19-information-and-resources/

Helpful Resources

Trusted Testing and Travel Partners:

The state of Hawai‘i only accepts Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) from a certified Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) lab test results from Trusted Testing and Travel Partners. For the full list of domestic trans-Pacific, inter-county, international and airline partners, or information on how to become a Trusted Testing Partner, go to: