Maui Coronavirus Updates
Oct. 30, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 156 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 10 Deaths
October 31, 2021 · 12:23 AM UTC
There were 156 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 12 on Maui.
Maui Mayor Makes Another Request to Ease Restrictions, Details are Forthcoming
October 30, 2021 · 5:17 AM UTC
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino has submitted another request to Governor David Ige to ease restrictions in the County of Maui Public Health Emergency Rules. Details are forthcoming. If approved, the effective date for changes would be Nov. 5, 2021.
Oct. 29, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 155 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 5 Deaths
October 29, 2021 · 9:44 PM UTC
Statewide, there were 78 people hospitalized with COVID-19, including three on Maui.
FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use in Kids 5-11
October 29, 2021 · 8:21 PM UTC
The Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 to include children 5 through 11 years of age.
Large Employers Either Silent or Taking a Wait and See Approach to Vaccine Mandates
October 28, 2021 · 10:26 PM UTC
Several large employers on Maui are either silent or taking a wait and see approach when it comes to mandating COVID-19 vaccines for their employees.
Oct. 28, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 126 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 2 Deaths
October 28, 2021 · 8:04 PM UTC
In Maui County, the seven day average for new cases daily is 12, with a 1.7% test positivity rate over 14 days. This is +6% from Oct. 13 to Oct. 26, 2021. For every 100,000 residents in Maui County, there have been an average of 7.0 newly reported cases per day over the last seven days.
O‘ahu Returns to 100% Capacity at Entertainment Venues on Nov. 3
October 28, 2021 · 4:13 AM UTC
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi today announced that indoor and outdoor organized entertainment events will return to 100% capacity for vaccinated residents a week from today, on Nov. 3, 2021. This includes a full capacity of 9,200 people at the University of Hawaiʻi’s Clarence T. C. Ching Stadium, Oʻahu’s largest outdoor venue.
Oct. 27, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 184 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 1 Death
October 27, 2021 · 9:21 PM UTC
There were 184 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 10 on Maui, two on Lānaʻi and one on Molokaʻi.
Leisure Travel Returns Nov. 1; Safe Travels Expected to Continue Through Holidays
October 27, 2021 · 6:23 PM UTC
“We look forward to our economic recovery and the return of visitors is one more step in our progress towards a new normal,” said County of Maui Managing Director, Sandy Baz.
Oct. 26, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 74 New Cases in Hawai‘i
October 27, 2021 · 3:49 AM UTC
In Maui County, the seven day average for new cases daily is 12, with a 1.7% test positivity rate over 14 days. This is -9% from Oct. 11 to Oct. 24, 2021. For every 100,000 residents in Maui County, there have been an average of 7.4 newly reported cases per day over the last seven days.
FDA Advisory Committee Backs Pfizer Vaccine in 5-11 Year-olds
October 26, 2021 · 11:37 PM UTC
This marks the start of the authorization process, with formal backing still needed by the FDA. The process continues on Nov. 2 and 3, when an advisory committee with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is scheduled to meet to discuss clinical recommendations.
Oct. 25, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 97 New Cases in Hawai‘i
October 26, 2021 · 3:00 PM UTC
In Maui County, the seven day average for new cases daily is 14, with a 1.7% test positivity rate over 14 days. This is -3% from Oct. 10 to Oct. 23, 2021. For every 100,000 residents in Maui County, there have been an average of 8.3 newly reported cases per day over the last seven days.
Oct. 24, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 163 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 3 Deaths
October 24, 2021 · 8:23 PM UTC
There were 163 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including eight on Maui.
Oct. 23, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 168 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 2 Deaths
October 23, 2021 · 8:12 PM UTC
There were 168 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 20 on Maui and one on Lāna‘i. The latest data represents a total of 1,719 “active” cases statewide over two weeks.
Oct. 22, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 134 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 3 Deaths
October 22, 2021 · 9:45 PM UTC
There were 134 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Friday, including seven on Maui and one on Moloka‘i. There were also three COVID-19 deaths reported today.
Hawai‘i DOH Authorizes Booster Doses for Moderna, J&J Vaccines
October 22, 2021 · 3:09 PM UTC
“Boosters are expected to be widely available across the state, and CDC’s mix-and-match policy will allow for additional flexibility. DOH’s first priority will remain encouraging unvaccinated Hawai‘i residents to complete their initial vaccine series,” said Director of Health Dr. Elizabeth Char.
DOH Prepares for Likely Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine for Keiki 5-11
October 21, 2021 · 9:19 PM UTC
DOH estimates there are 119,473 children 5-11 living in Hawaiʻi, which is roughly 8.4% of the state’s population. An FDA advisory committee is scheduled to meet Oct. 26 to discuss authorization of the vaccine and a CDC advisory committee is scheduled to meet Nov. 2-3 to discuss clinical recommendations.
Binhi at Ani to Host Vaccination and COVID Test Clinics, Oct. 26 and 30
October 21, 2021 · 8:51 PM UTC
Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center hosts two clinics titled Bakuna at Binhiat Ani offering FREE vaccines and COVID-19 testing next week on Oct. 26 and 30.
Oct. 21, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 156 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 4 Deaths
October 21, 2021 · 8:08 PM UTC
There were 156 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 22 on Maui. There were also four new COVID deaths reported today.
One Million in Hawai‘i Complete Vaccinations; 420,000 Not Fully Vaccinated
October 21, 2021 · 4:07 AM UTC
Data compiled by the Hawai’i Department of Health show more than one-million people in Hawai‘i are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.