Maui Coronavirus Updates

“Our public school system will not close.  We continue our efforts as a statewide team, maximizing our telework approach or providing individualized small group support,” said Dr. Kishimoto.

Hawaiʻi Sea Spirits llc, makers of OCEAN Organic Vodka, is devoting some of its production to make hand sanitizer to help combat the spread of coronavirus. The effort is made possible in partnership with other local companies including: Maui Babe, Mokulele Airlines, the Maui Food Bank, and Ali‘i Kula Lavender.

Internal communication of a COVID-19 test at the Dept. of Health resulted in a report being misread and initiated a retest of samples today from an O‘ahu adult, who died on March 20th. This evening the second test came back negative for COVID-19.

About 75 people were tested Monday for COVID-19 on the first day of testing at the drive-through site at the War Memorial Gym parking lot on Maui, according to the Maui District Health Office.

Matson issued a statement today in response to shelter-at-home orders for Hawaiʻi saying the orders for Hawaiʻi will not affect Matson operations. Matson notes that the company and the services that support its operations are considered “Essential Businesses” that support critical transportation infrastructure.

In an effort to limit possible exposure to staff and inmates, all non-essential programming has been temporarily suspended.

Seven in-store branches will temporarily close on March 24.

Governor David Ige this afternoon issued a statewide Stay At Home Order that will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday morning, March 25, and remain in effect until April 30th. 

With many travelers opting to leave before a mandatory quarantine takes effect on Thursday, and stay-at-home order take effect on Wednesday, the overflow of returned rental vehicles is starting to pile up around Kahului Airport.  The actions are taken as state and county officials attempt to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic and prevent an overburdened medical system.  

Five O’ahu branches will be closed beginning March 30, until further notice. The Pu’unēnē Shopping Center branch will remain open during normal business hours.

The association is urging the community to follow instructions from government officials.

Officials say all back-dated claims will be honored.

New positive results were received today for 16 individuals–including 12 more cases on O‘ahu bringing that island total to 53, two more cases on Maui brining the Valley Isle total to 11, and two more Hawai‘i Island cases for a total of 5 on the Big Island.

FEMA is distributing eight million N95 respirator masks, and 13.3 million surgical masks across the country right now. Focusing on the areas with the greatest need, FEMA has shipped 73 pallets of Personal Protective Equipment to New York City and 36 pallets to the state of Washington.  

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the law’s enactment.

As of noon on Monday, March 23, 2020, there is a total of 77 confirmed or presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i. New positive results were received today for 16 individuals–including 12 more cases on O‘ahu bringing that island total to 53, two more cases on Maui brining the Valley Isle total to 11, and two more Hawai‘i Island cases for a total of 5 on the Big Island.  Kaua‘i’s case load remains at 3.  Health officials note that further information is still pending of five of the new cases. 

The Maui Police Department has compiled a list of stores with the products they do not have on stock to help the general public make more informed decisions when shopping. The list is updated as of 11 a.m. on Monday March 23, 2020.

Only 25 appointments will be scheduled per day. 

“For the safety of all our families and residents, I implore you to take action immediately,” Sen. Kai Kahele said in a letter to Gov. David Ige.

Calls will be taken during normal business hours, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.