Maui Coronavirus Updates
Free at-home COVID-19 test kit distribution for Maui residents, July 26
The pau hana drive-thru distribution will be 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 26 at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku.
Maui Health now providing COVID-19 vaccinations for children 6 months to 5 years
Maui Health now is providing COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 6 months through 5 years old.
July 7-13, 2022 COVID-19 update: 11 deaths, 4,464 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 4,464 new COVID-19 cases for the week of July 7-13, 2022, which is 83 more cases than the previous week. There were 11 deaths.
Indoor masking is optional at Hawaiʻi public schools under new DOH guidance
When school begins next month, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health will strongly encourage indoor mask use when COVID-19 levels are high or medium. The department will no longer recommend universal masking in most situations.
COVID-19 data trends in Hawaiʻi: monitoring variants, planning for the future
State health officials today say that while they are seeing a decline in COVID-19 cases, they are seeing notable deaths, which is a lagging indicator from the latest omicron surge. The department is also monitoring the BA.4 and BA.5 variants and reviewing recommendations for the upcoming school year.
June 30-July 6, 2022 COVID-19 update: 20 deaths, 4,381 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 4,381 new COVID-19 cases for the week of June 30 to July 6, 2022, which is 981 fewer cases than the previous week. There were 20 deaths.
June 23-29, 2022 COVID-19 update: 15 deaths and 5,362 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 5,362 new COVID-19 cases for the week of June 23-29, 2022, which is 120 fewer cases than the previous week. There were 15 deaths. It is the sixth week in a row that case numbers are down.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine now available for kids aged 6 through 17
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has adopted the CDC recommendation that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine can be used as an option for children and adolescents ages 6 through 17.
Vaccines for keiki under five now available on all Hawaiian islands
COVID-19 vaccines now are available on all islands for children under 5 and at least six months old, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Health.
June 16-22, 2022 COVID-19 update: 15 deaths and 5,482 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health reported 5,482 new COVID-19 cases for the week of June 16-22, 2022, which is 1,717 fewer cases than the previous week. There were 15 deaths.
UH study on negative impacts of COVID-19 finds 9% had family member die
A new Public Health Report from the University of Hawaiʻi found almost 2 in 3 adults in the state reported negative effects on mental health, food security, job security, housing and poverty, with 12% saying a friend had died and 9% losing a family member.
June 9-15, 2022 COVID-19 update: 9 deaths, 7,199 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The latest COVID-19 update from the State of Hawaiʻi shows the average number of new cases per day in Maui County is 86 over the week June 9-15, down 17 per day from the previous week.
CDC ends order requiring negative COVID-19 test prior to flights to the US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has rescinded its order requiring travelers to show a negative COVID-19 pre-departure test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States.
Who are the economic winners and losers of all the COVID-19 PCR testing?
A new UH report describes how the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic created a perfect storm in which private laboratories could earn huge profits from PCR testing while insurance companies could pass those lab fees on to customers.
AHLA lauds reports anticipating a lift of COVID-19 tests for international travel to US
“Lifting the requirement will make travel easier, facilitating more international visitors and helping hotels continue on the road to recovery, especially as we approach peak travel season this summer,” said American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO Chip Rogers.
June 2-8, 2022 COVID-19 update: 8 deaths, 8,033 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The latest data represents the second consecutive drop in the weekly count for new infections, following nine consecutive weeks of increases.
May 26-June 1, 2022 COVID-19 update: 6 deaths, 8,124 new infections in Hawaiʻi
Although there is a drop in the latest weekly count, the number of “active” cases statewide is 15,826, higher than last week’s total of 14,871 “active” cases statewide over two weeks. The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 also increased from 162 on May 25 to 183 on June 1, 2022.
May 18-25, 2022 COVID-19 update: 5 deaths, 8,924 new infections in Hawaiʻi
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 8,924 new cases over the past week, between May 19-25, 2022. The latest data represents a ninth consecutive week of increases in new infections.
Mayor Victorino asks for “respectful masking” as COVID-19 case counts rise
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is calling for the public to use “respectful masking” and practice “COVIDsense” amid a rise in hospitalizations on Maui.
Free COVID-19 testing still available
In partnership with the County of Maui, Minit Medical Urgent Care continues to offer free testing for COVID-19 at locations in Kahului, Kīhei and Lahaina. The reminder was issued today by the County of Maui amid rising case counts.
