Maui Coronavirus Updates

Four food drives held across the island collected more than 1,350 pounds of food and $1,318 in donations.  The food drives were organized by a hui of Maui conservation nonprofit organizations and business who joined forces as part of Volunteer Week to assist those in need during the COVID-19 crisis.

The Waiehu Golf Course reopens on Friday, May 1, 2020, but with health and safety precautions due to COVID-19.

The donation will support additional shipments this week and in May to supplement Maui Food Bank’s regular monthly delivery of food to Moloka‘i. More than 33,000 pounds of food will be distributed by the Maui Food Bank to Moloka‘i residents in need through a $20,000 contribution from the Hawaiian Electric Industries Charitable Foundation.

Tests were administered to 152 people via drive-through COVID-19 testing today, April 30, at Keōpūolani Regional Park.  

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino provides his daily weekday update and answers media questions.

As of noon on Thursday, April 30, 2020, there are 618 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with 3 new cases on Hawaiʻi Island, one new case on Maui, and one additional case in a Hawaiʻi resident who was diagnosed outside of Hawaiʻi. Maui County’s count increased by one to 116 confirmed positive. At least 84 Maui cases have been released from isolation, and 14 have required hospitalization.

Public high schools across Maui today announced the dates, times and formats of their respective alternative graduation ceremonies.

An estimated 400 bags of food were distributed Wednesday, April 29, to individuals impacted by COVID-19 in Hāna. County official say 5,000 bags of food and produce have been distributed to communities across Maui County during their COVID-19 response. 

Co-owners Jaron Blosser, Cody Christopher and Travis Morrin say they have utilized the time closed to redesign the business model in light of global COVID-19 concerns, ensuring customer and employee safety as their top priorities.

Speeding citations on Maui are up 92% since the start of Maui’s stay-at-home order was implemented on March 20, 2020.  The data covers a five-and-a-half week period through April 29, 2020.

In March, visitor spending dropped 49.7 percent to $221.6 million. Total visitor days decreased (-51.1%), but average daily spending was up (+2.9% to $209 per person) compared to a year ago. Visitor arrivals declined 54.5 percent to 125,943. Maui’s stay-at-home order went into effect on March 20, while the state’s mandatory stay-at-home order took effect nearly a week later on March 26, followed by a statewide mandatory traveler quarantine on March 28.

Tiki Tiki Thai Cuisine is providing free meals to everyone in first responder and active Military roles on Sunday, May 3, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Tara Dugan, digital sales director of MauiNow interviewed Kimo Haynes, president of Hawaii Petroleum, Minit Stop and Ohana Fuels to learn how the coronavirus pandemic has affected his business operations. Haynes expressed that Hawaii Petroleum’s top priority is the safety of its employees and customers. “It’s been challenging trying to make sure we can operate […]

In an effort to keep the community safe and active while raising needed funds for keiki sports pograms, the Lānaʻi High & Elementary School Foundation and the Lānaʻi Community Health Center teamed up to create the first-ever “Social Distance Run.”

The Navy today made a decision to scale down the 2020 Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) and conduct at-sea-only events as Hawaiʻi continues to deal with COVID-19 response efforts in the islands.

Drive-through COVID-19 testing takes place Thursday, April 30, at Keōpūolani Park in Kahului. Testing will be open to hospital and healthcare workers, first responders and public transportation workers ONLY from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Testing for the general public will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Testing will be provided at no-cost by Premier Medical Group.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino provides his daily weekday update and answers media questions. Mayor highlights the “new norm” for Maui County and outlines current changes proposed for the community.

On Maui, 34-year-old William Lefear is voluntarily returning to his home in Houston today, after being contacted by Maui Police repeatedly for violating the mandatory self-quarantine rule. His quarantine period was scheduled to end on May 11.

Governor David Ige provides an update on COVID-19 impacts in Hawaiʻi. He is joined by Lieutenant Governor Josh Green; Scott Murakami, Director, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations who will discuss unemployment assistance; and Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director, Hawai‘i Dept. of Health who will discuss contact tracing.

The health hotline and telehealth visits do not replace a student’s primary care provider but provide families with an alternative way to access health services while supporting social distancing.