Maui Coronavirus Updates
Oct. 21, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 156 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 4 Deaths
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
Data compiled by the Hawai’i Department of Health show more than one-million people in Hawai‘i are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Oct. 20, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 139 New Cases in Hawai‘i
There were 139 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 20 on Maui and one on Moloka‘i.
Oct. 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 80 New Cases in Hawai‘i
There were 80 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 14 on Maui.
Hawai‘i Department of Health Offers Halloween Safety Guidance
“Celebrating Halloween is a special event for families, and it is possible to take steps to celebrate safely. Outdoor gatherings are safer, and consistent handwashing and mask wearing are recommended,” said Director of Health Dr. Elizabeth Char.
Resident with COVID-19 Says: Mayor’s Release on Exposure had Inaccuracies
Bennett Debeer, a Maui resident who met with the Mayor on Thursday, and later tested positive for COVID-19, tells Maui Now that there were inaccuracies in a press release issued by the Mayor’s office on Monday.
Mayor Tests Negative After COVID-19 Exposure During Meeting with Unvaccinated Opponents to Emergency Rules
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino tested negative for COVID-19 this weekend after meeting days earlier in-person with three unvaccinated Maui County residents opposed to state and county emergency public health rules. Two of the three residents later tested positive for COVID-19, according to a press release issued by the Mayor’s office this afternoon.
Oct. 18, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 117 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 4 Deaths
There were 117 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Monday. The latest data represents a total of 1,991 “active” cases statewide over two weeks. Maui County’s seven day average of cases peaked at 57.6 per 100,000 on Aug. 25, and has been on a steady decline since the beginning of September, dropping to 6.7 per […]
Oct. 17, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 144 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 6 Deaths
There were 144 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including eight on Maui and one on Lāna‘i. There were also six new COVID-19 deaths reported today.
Oct. 16, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 140 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 4 Deaths
There were 140 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 14 on Maui and one on Moloka‘i. There were also four new COVID deaths reported.
Amended Maui Emergency Rules to Loosen Restrictions Takes Effect this Weekend
An amended version of the County of Maui’s Public Health Emergency Rules to loosen restrictions, was approved by Governor David Ige and take effect this weekend.
As Hawai‘i Residents Reach 70% Full Vaccination, DOH Urges Continued Vigilance
“While we are encouraged that 70% of Hawai‘i residents have made the choice to protect themselves and our community through vaccination, there is more work to do. Even with this rate of protection, our seven-day average case count is 130 new cases per day. We encourage all eligible Hawai‘i residents to become part of the solution and get vaccinated.”
Oct. 15, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 156 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 5 Deaths
There were 156 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 14 on Maui.
Oct. 14, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 164 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 6 Deaths
There were 164 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 14 on Maui and one on Molokaʻi. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 deaths increased to 857, with six new deaths reported today.
UH to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for All Employees in 2022
The University of Hawaiʻi announced a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for employees that goes into effect on Jan. 3, 2022. Under the new policy, all UH employees, including those who are teleworking, will be required to be fully vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus OR have an approved medical or religious exemption for the vaccine.
Doctors On Call Able to Deploy Mobile Testing Teams to Meet Hospitality Needs
Doctors On Call continues to work with the hospitality industry on Maui to address safety needs during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct. 13, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 127 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 6 Deaths
There were 127 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 11 on Maui. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 deaths increased to 851, with six new deaths reported today.
Mayor Anticipates Approval for Loosened Restrictions on Maui
In an uncharacteristic move, Maui Mayor Michael Victorino detailed proposed changes to the County’s Emergency COVID-19 Rules and Orders, that if approved, are expected to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021.
DOH: COVID-19 Far Deadlier than Influenza
Dr. Sarah Kemble, Hawaiʻi Department of Health state epidemiologist, released a statement today on mortality rates involving COVID-19 and influenza, saying COVID-19 was far deadlier than the flu during the 2020-2021 flu season, both in Hawaiʻi and around the world.
Oct. 12, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 49 New Cases in Hawai‘i
There were 49 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Tuesday. The latest data represents a total of 2,834 “active” cases statewide over two weeks. Maui County’s seven day average of cases peaked at 57.6 per 100,000 on Aug. 25, and has been on a steady decline since the beginning of September, dropping to 8.5 per 100,000 today.
