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Hamai Appliance and Ogo Food Truck Serve Up 200 Lunches to Kaiser Clinics on Maui
Maui’s Hamai Appliance and Ogo Food Truck served up more than 200 lunches for two Kaiser Clinics in Central Maui on Monday. The two companies joined forces to thank medical workers for their ongoing efforts to keep Maui safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Salvation Army Joins Partners in Kahului Food Distribution, Saturday, May 9 in Kahului
The Salvation Army hosts a special Mother’s Day weekend emergency drive through food distribution event on Maui this Saturday, May 9 at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center, starting at 9 a.m.
Hawai‘i Emergency Laulima Partnership Program on Maui Still Accepting Applications
MEO has processed 1,677 applications for financial assistance through the program, for a total of $707,000 in assistance. The County of Maui allocated $2 million in general funds to the program.
LIVE STREAM/End Of Day Recap: Maui Gears Up for Retail Reopening on Monday
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino provides his daily update on COVID-19 response in Maui County and offers some insight as businesses prepare for a phased reopening of retail stores on Monday, May 11.
Hawai‘i Legislature to Reconvene on May 11 After Nearly 2 Month Recess
The session is expected to last at least six legislative days and will focus on stabilizing the state budget and budget-related bills in anticipation of a $1 billion shortfall in state revenues. “We are reconvening the session because the immediate priority is to stabilize the state budget so that we can avoid drastic cuts and furloughs,” said Speaker Saiki.
Unemployment Update: 141,077 Claims Processed, Additional 84,500 Under Review
In total, the state has processed 141,077 claims as of yesterday (May 6, 2020)–that is just shy of 63% of the total number of claims received. Of the claims that have been processed to date, 100,602 claims were paid out–that represents just under 72%. The residual amount of 40,000 are claims that were denied. The state currently has in process 84,510 claims, which is the priority at this time.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total Now 629 (3 New Cases): Maui Total is 116
As of noon on Thursday, May 7, 2020, there are 629 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with 3 new cases on the island of Oʻahu. The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reports that there were 565 individuals released from isolation; and 74 cases that have required hospitalization. Maui County’s count remain unchanged from yesterday. Of the 116 cases in Maui County, at least 93 have been released from isolation, and 17 have required hospitalization. As of today, there were more than 37,712 individuals tested by clinical and state laboratories. Of that number, 37,083 were returned negative. In Maui County, a total of 6,691 tests were returned negative to date. To date, there have been 17 COVID-19 related deaths in Hawaiʻi, including 11 on Oʻahu and 6 in Maui County.
COVID-19 Protocols, Discrepancy in Maui Hospital Cluster Count Explained
Maui Now reached out to Maui Health, seeking answers to some questions raised in recent weeks regarding COVID-19 response efforts at the Maui Memorial Medical Center and policies and procedures relating to recent cases. The following was compiled after a series of email communications with the Maui Health team which was exchanged over the course of several days. Maui Now learned that a mother who underwent a C-section delivery at the Maui Memorial Medical Center last month later tested positive for COVID-19.
14 Hawai‘i Health Centers To Receive $3.8 M To Expand COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) today announced that 14 health centers across Hawai‘i will receive $3.8 million to expand COVID-19 testing and contact tracing.
LISTEN: Rep. Gabbard Talks Small Business Relief, Need for Federal Assistance in Hawai‘i
Rep. Gabbard emphasized that the next round of emergency funding will be focused on helping state and local governments cover the catastrophic losses they have had due to COVID-19 to help protect public employee salaries.
Emergency Ventilators Produced on Maui for COVID-19 Response Unveiled
“We are now receiving requests coming in from San Diego, New York, Maine and multiple countries including the U.K., India and Mexico,” Dr. O’Connell of HNu Photonics said. “We literally stopped work on our NASA contracts to develop this life support medical instrument to support Maui County’s needs to fight the coronavirus.”
LIVE STREAM: Retail at Shopping Malls on Maui to Open on Monday, May 11
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino provides his daily update on COVID-19 response in Maui County and offers some clarification on the Governor’s latest “Safer-at-Home” order for phased reopening of businesses in Hawaiʻi.
Low Risk Safety Checks Can Resume May 15
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is coordinating the reopening of stations for Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspections (PMVI or Safety Checks) starting Friday, May 15.
Maui Mainland Arrivals Total 1,621 Over Five Weeks
Over the period, covering all of April and six days in March, Maui saw 1,621 air visitors on 61 trans-Pacific flights, including 358 visitors, 594 residents, 122 intended residents, 546 crew members and a single individual in transit to another location. A large portion of those who arrived said they came to visit friends or relatives.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total Now 626 (1 New Cases): Maui Total is 116
As of noon on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, there are 626 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with 1 new case on the island of Oʻahu. To date, 558 people have recovered including 93 in Maui County. Of the 116 cases in Maui County, at least 93 have been released from isolation, and 17 have required hospitalization. In Maui County, a total of 6,559 tests were returned negative to date. To date, there have been 17 COVID-19 related deaths in Hawaiʻi, including 11 on Oʻahu and 6 in Maui County.
Sentry Insurance Foundation Donates $200,000 to Maui United Way for COVID-19 Relief
The Sentry Insurance Foundation is donating $200,000 to Maui United Way, as part of a $1.07 million commitment to organizations across the country for coronavirus relief support.
Reopening of Select State Parks Prompts Respectful Viewing Reminders
With today’s announcement of the reopening of select DLNR Division of State Parks units across the state, park managers and aquatic biologists are reminding people to be respectful of the places that are shared with Hawai‘i’s marine creatures.
Part of Mākena State Park and Polipoli Springs Open for Hiking and Exercise, But Not Gatherings
On Maui, state parks that are reopened for exercise and hiking only during restricted hours are: Polipoli Springs State Recreation Area and Mākena State Park (except Puʻu o Laʻi aka “Little Beach”). Areas on Maui that remain completely closed include: Puʻu o Laʻi “Little Beach” section of Mākena State Park; Halekiʻi-Pihana and ʻĪao Valley State Monuments; and Kaumahina, Wailua and Puaʻakaʻa Wayside Parks.
2020 Hawai‘i Hurricane Season Starts June 1, Residents Urged to Prepare
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino reminds the public that May 3 through May 9 is Hurricane Preparedness Week 2020. Residents are urged to have a plan, build a kit and stay informed prior to hurricane season, which begins on June 1.
LIVE STREAM: Mayor Victorino Updates Maui on Governor’s Latest “Safer-At-Home” Order
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino provides his latest update for COVID-19 response on Maui, including information on the Governor’s latest “Safer-At-Home” order.