Maui Coronavirus Updates
High COVID-19 activity levels in Hawaiʻi prompt vigilance reminder from health officials
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health reminds the public to be vigilant due to high levels of COVID-19 activity in Hawai‘i. The DOH Respiratory Disease Dashboard shows COVID-19 disease activity level is in the red, or high activity level, indicating the virus is circulating at high levels compared with historic trends. This high level means that recommended precautions are more important for reducing risk.
Hawaiʻi Health Department’s new Respiratory Disease Dashboard shows increasing COVID-19 activity
COVID-19 activity is on the rise, according to a new Respiratory Disease Activity dashboard released by the Hawai‘i State Department of Health.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health supports new CDC guidelines on COVID-19
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports it is in general agreement with today’s updated COVID-19 guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, effectively dropping the five-day guidance on COVID isolation.
SHOPO and Maui County reach COVID-19 hazard pay agreement for compensation
The State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers and Maui County have reached a negotiated settlement agreement on hazard pay for Maui officers who remained on duty during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a SHOPO announcement.
New COVID-19 vaccines available with enhanced protection for Omicron variant
The Hawai‘i Department of Health and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend use of the new 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines that recently were approved and authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration.
State reports signs of rise in COVID-19 cases on Maui
This morning, state epidemiologist Sarah Kemble, spoke from the Lahaina Comprehensive Health Center to media over Zoom that cases seem to be mild at this time, however, she encouraged people to get vaccinated and boosted.
UH: Native Hawaiians, Filipinos report lower health, well-being after pandemic
A recent survey conducted by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization highlights the significant differences in health outcomes across socio-economic and demographic groups in Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health updates COVID-19 prevention strategies at local schools
The Department of Health recently released an update of comprehensive K-12 school guidelines regarding COVID-19 protocols.
Hawaiʻi’s Federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 expires today
The federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19, declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, will expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023, state officials announced today.
WHO says COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency of international concern
The World Health Organization today said that COVID-19 is now an established and ongoing health issue, and no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.
Mauliola Pharmacy in Wailuku offering new COVID-19 antibody testing program
Mauliola Pharmacy in Wailuku is offering a new COVID-19 antibody testing program that’s free for residents.
UHERO report: COVID-19 booster vaccinations lag as virus’ negative impacts widen
More Hawaiʻi residents are contracting COVID-19, fewer are getting COVID-19 booster shots and the number of those impacted by long-COVID illnesses remain high, according to a new comprehensive report released on Jan. 5 by researchers in the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization.
Maui Health ends COVID-19 community vaccination lobby clinic
Maui Health has ended its COVID-19 community vaccination clinic in the hospital lobby due to decreased demand. The facility administered nearly 87,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine over two years.
Dec. 22-28, 2022 COVID-19 update: 3 deaths, 1,095 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 1,095 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Dec. 22-28, 2022. There were three COVID-19 deaths this week.
Updated COVID-19 bivalent vaccines for children as young as 6 months arriving soon
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has placed orders to supply participating healthcare providers with updated COVID-19 bivalent vaccines for children as young as six months of age.
Dec. 1-7, 2022 COVID-19 update: 7 deaths, 1,371 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 1,371 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Dec. 1-7, 2022. There were seven COVID-19 deaths this week.
Nov. 24-30, 2022 COVID-19 update: 5 deaths, 1,012 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 1,012 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Nov. 24-30, 2022. There were five COVID-19 deaths this week.
Nov. 17-23, 2022 COVID-19 update: 10 deaths, 1,169 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 1,169 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Nov. 17-23, 2022. This is well below the most recent peak of 8,924 new infections reported during the week of May 19-25, 2022. There were 10 COVID-19 deaths this week.
Novavax COVID-19 boosters available in Hawaiʻi
“We encourage people to get the new bivalent boosters from Pfizer or Moderna because those are the only boosters specially designed to protect against Omicron subvariants. But Novavax is an option for those who can’t get a Pfizer or Moderna booster,” said State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char, FACEP.
Oct. 13-19, 2022 COVID-19 update: 3 deaths, 2,211 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 2,211 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Oct. 13-19, 2022, and three new deaths.
