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On Monday, an individual called the Sheriff Division to report that he was contacted via text by someone claiming to be a “Sergeant Anderson” with the Sheriff Division Internet Crimes Task Force. According to the report, the impersonator stated that the man would be arrested for inappropriate internet use unless he paid an undisclosed amount of money.

As of noon on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, there are 592 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with 6 new cases, three each on Hawaiʻi Island and Oʻahu. Maui County has no new cases. Of the 110 cases in Maui County, at least 60 have been released from isolation, and 9 have required hospitalization.

A radio segment featuring executives and doctors with Maui Health runs daily at 7:19 a.m. on KPOA 93.5 FM.  The series providing updates and answers questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s guest is Dr. Lee Weiss, Regional Director of Emergency Medical Services.  In his interview, Dr. Weiss discussed supplements, boosting the immune system, safety related to ibuprofen and social distancing.

“I believe it is the scheduling of the airlines that made that happen… But there is a concerted effort to cut down to as little as possible Trans-Pacific flights to our island and to Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi Island.  However, there will be–as far as I know–four flights a week to Maui County,” said Mayor Victorino.

Mayor Victorino said he’d likely report this coming Friday on the likelihood of extending Maui’s stay-at-home orders.  “I think it’s a very strong probability of extending on through May, maybe to May 31st… I know this is really not news people wanted to hear, but I’ve got to be honest. Also we’re looking at phasing in other businesses,” said Mayor Victorino.

COVID-19 drive-through testing will be available to the residents of Lānaʻi from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Old Dole Administration Building in Lānaʻi City.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino said he will not be issuing citations for people that run or walk on the beach because there is no clear delineation on what’s a state beach and what’s a county beach.  

On September 7, 1981, hikers discovered the skeletal remains of an unidentified person while hiking to “The Cross” in Wailuku Heights on Kapilau Ridge.

The pair were reported by a manager at the LayLow Waikīkī Hotel, after being notified by an “irate” citizen that Tien was allegedly “posting on Instagram showing her being out of her hotel room in violation of the State’s 14-day-self-quarantine law for people arriving in Hawai‘i.”

As of noon on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, there are 586 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with 2 new cases, both in Maui County. Of the 110 cases in Maui County, at least 60 have been released from isolation, and 7 have required hospitalization. Maui also reported its 5th COVID-19 related death. It was one of two confirmed in the state overnight for a total of 12 across the state since Feb. 28, 2020.

On Monday, April 20, a total of 444 people arrived in Hawaiʻi from out-of-state including 111 visitors and 151 residents, according to new data compiled by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. There were no flights to the neighbor islands from out-of-state yesterday.

Maui County Federal Credit Union donated a care package with $30 Starbucks gift cards, healthy snack bars and workout towels to the 26 Hale Makua Home Health Care staff. “It’s part of saying mahalo to our community that are in the medical field,” said Gary Fukuroku, President and CEO with Maui County Federal Credit Union.

On Maui, the man who passed also had underlying health conditions. He had been in the hospital at Maui Memorial Medical Center (MMMC) since late last year. This person’s death is considered related to the MMMC cluster, which as of yesterday had 36 staff and 20 patients under investigation as potentially associated with the cluster.

“The beach issue… I’m not letting it go,” said Mayor Victorino.  “I want clarification. I want our people to be able to use our beaches–to walk, run, exercise and swim… We don’t want congregating, but the rest, I’m all for it… If he (Gov. Ige) gives me the authorization to let people exercise and walk on our beaches… I will be the first Mayor to do that immediately,” he said.

The American Lung Association’s 2020 “State of the Air” report found that Honolulu and Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina continue to have some of the cleanest air in the nation despite increased volcanic smog. Honolulu City and County set record levels for low amounts of annual particle pollution.

The House Select Committee on COVID-19 Economic and Financial Preparedness moved from research and planning for Hawaiʻi’s economic recovery post-coronavirus to focusing on the implementation of those plans. Under the plan, Hawaii is in the first of a three phase effort with any move to the next phase tied to healthcare readiness.  The group is currently setting timelines to ensure containment for screening, testing, tracking, and quarantine measures.

“At this time it is under investigation.  And we are doing the proper steps.  Trust me, I believe Garrett has done a great job helping us, but there are laws that still exist and has to be abided by.  At this point, let the investigation take its course.  I’m saying that we will make it a fair investigation, and whatever we can do to resolve it as quickly as possible is what I’m asking for.”

Hale Makua Resident Completes 14-Day Quarantine But Will Undergo Additional Tests to Confirm Recovery. Of the two home health clients who had tested positive, one has been released from isolation and is recovering. The other home health client is currently in quarantine.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino provides an update on the latest information on COVID-19 as it relates to Maui County. Haʻikū / Pāʻia Drive Through Food Distribution – Thursday, April 23: Drive through food distribution will be held on Thursday, April 23 for individuals in need in the Haʻikū/Pāʻia area. An estimated 300 bags of food will be distributed at the event. Start time is at 10 a.m. at the Old Maui High School located at 1000 Holomua Road.  Drivers must enter off of the Hāna Highway and exit onto Baldwin Avenue. 

Alan Oshima, the state Economic Recovery and Resiliency Navigator, appointed by Gov. Ige to help coordinate Hawai‘i’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery, laid out guiding principles during today’s media briefing at the State Capitol.