Maui Coronavirus Updates

Mayor Michael Victorino announced a number of Public Health Emergency Rules effective as of 7:45 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2020, directed toward limiting the gathering of groups of people and curtailing vehicular transportation except for essential activities or operation of essential business or government functions, such as travel to and from work and medical appointments.

Kepaniwai Park at ʻĪao Valley is closed until further notice for cleaning and maintenance, according to a county notice issued on Wednesday afternoon.

Maui Quick Links: Maui Now’s Coronavirus Section, click here. Maui Now’s Running List of Closures, Cancellations, Postponed Items and Notices for Maui. Mayor Victorino’s Emergency Rules begin at 7:45 a.m. on Friday, March 20 ___________________ A few Maui restaurants are modifying hours of operation, offering delivery options and moving strictly to takeout menus. The changes in food […]

Kouchi backs governorʻs plea to visitors to reschedule visits.

In response to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, organizers of the Imua Family Services Annual Gala fundraiser announced the event will now take place on Aug. 29. 

Seabury Hall will roll out its distance learning program on April 1 in response to COVID-19 advisories for student and community safety, the school announced today. 

The Maui Ocean Center has decided to temporarily close its doors to the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic, effective March 18. The center’s closure will be through the end of May 2020. The marine animals at the Maui Ocean Center will continue to receive care by the center’s team of exhibit curators, divers and aquarists. […]

The owner of Fleetwoodʻs on Front St. announced today that the restaurant is now closed in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but is hoping to reopen in less than two weeks. 

As of March 18, 2020, noon, there is a total of 16 confirmed or presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i. New positive results were announced today for two O‘ahu residents who traveled outside Hawai‘i. The Department of Health (DOH) is monitoring these individuals and supervising their isolation as well as the self-quarantine of their family members.  One of the O‘ahu cases announced this past Monday, March 16, was a Kualoa tour operator who had not traveled, but was exposed to travelers daily. Three family members from the individual’s household were tested with negative results. All cases who tested positive in Hawaiʻi are travel related. Although the Governor said Hawaii was on the “edge of community-spread” over the weekend, state Health Officials today say “There is no evidence of community spread in Hawai‘i at this time.”

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K Kawakami has implemented, via emergency rule, an islandwide nighttime curfew beginning Friday, March 20. The curfew will be in effect from 9 p.m. through 5 a.m. daily until further notice. Every individual within the County of Kaua‘i must remain in their residence during these specified hours.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation informs the traveling public that Hāna Highway (Route 360) between Kapakalua Road and Hāna Town is restricted to local traffic until further notice beginning March 18, 2020.

In an effort to create a safe environment for our kupuna to grocery shop, Foodland announced that it will set aside the first hour of business on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays to serve only seniors (age 60 yrs. and above) and an accompanying caregiver or assisting family member at all stores statewide.  

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education will close its offices except for essential functions effective Thursday, March 19. Schools will close March 30 following the extension of spring break. Employee return dates will be staggered. Students are anticipated to return to school April 7, pending any additional developments.

Schatz: Bill will provide some relief, but it is not enough.

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and Lt. Gov. Josh Green will host a live telephone town hall this afternoon to talk about the local and national response to the coronavirus.

Service disconnections of both residential and commercial customers will be suspended through at least April 17.

The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association filed a prohibited practice complaint with the Hawaiʻi Labor Relations Board over Governor David Ige’s plan directing teachers to return to public schools on March 23, while all other non-essential government employees are being asked to stay home for 15 days.

The Queen Ka’ahumanu Center released a list Wednesday morning, showing modified merchant hours of operations and closures. On Monday, the shopping center decided to pause all community events indefinitely as a precaution against COVID-19. “We are doing everything we can to maintain a safe environment for the well-being of our entire shopping center community,” center […]

Trilogy Excursions is suspending all regular tour operations for two weeks, according to an announcement today from company President Gabe Lucy

“This does not include essential travel or the transit of goods, but it was through mutual discussion that took place this morning between the president and Prime Minister Trudeau.  The Department of Homeland Security will be effectuating that decision,” said Vice President Pence.