Maui Coronavirus Updates
April 8, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 122 Cases (70 O‘ahu, 40 Maui, 10 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 1 Out-of-State); 3 Deaths
The state Department of Health reports that there were 122 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 70 on O‘ahu, 40 on Maui, 10 on Hawai‘i Island, one on Kaua‘i, and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,350 cases logged over the past two weeks, 389 of them in Maui County.
BREAKING: Maui to Implement Mandatory Secondary Test Upon Arrival for Trans-Pacific Flights
Proposed changes have been approved by the governor for the state’s Safe Travels program in Maui County. Trans-Pacific travelers arriving at Kahului Airport will soon be required to undergo a mandatory secondary COVID-19 rapid test upon arrival, or face a mandatory 10-day quarantine. Mayor Michael Victorino said he had hoped to start the program this […]
April 7, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 76 Cases (51 O‘ahu, 15 Maui, 5 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Kaua‘i, 3 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 76 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 51 on O‘ahu, 15 on Maui, five on Hawai‘i Island, two on Kaua‘i, and three in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,345 cases logged over the past two weeks, 369 of them in Maui County.
$16 B Federal Grant Program to Help Live Venues Impacted By COVID-19 Opens
The $16 billion program aimed at helping live event businesses impacted by the pandemic will begin accepting applications for grant funding tomorrow, April 8, 2021.
April 6, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 61 Cases (30 O‘ahu, 21 Maui, 3 Hawai‘i Island, 7 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 61 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 30 on O‘ahu, 21 on Maui, three on Hawai‘i Island, and seven in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,327 cases logged over the past two weeks, 378 of them in Maui County.
Vaccine Passport Program Under Prototype Testing, Still No Comprehensive Database for Verification
“It might have parts of the country first and then add more as they go. It’s hard to peg a date, but it wouldn’t surprise me that by summer we could have this going, and have that as an availability for all the people that want to come to Hawaiʻi,” said Chief Information Officer of the state’s Office of Enterprise Technology Services, Doug Murdock.
Minit Medical COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics This Week at War Memorial Gym
Minit Medical is now offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments this week for the Moderna vaccine on Tuesday, April 6, Thursday, April 8, Friday, April 9, and Saturday, April 10 for all Hawaiʻi residents 18 years and older, at the War Memorial Gymnasium, located at 700 Haliʻa Nakoa Street in Wailuku.
List of Maui COVID-19 Vaccination Sites and Registration Information
The Department of Health Maui District Health office is currently offering Moderna vaccinations to anyone 18-years and older on Maui.
Minnesota Man Arrested on Maui for Alleged Violation of Rules and Order Related to Quarantine
A Minnesota man was arrested on Maui on Saturday, April 3, 2021 for alleged violation of rules and orders related to travel quarantine.
April 5, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 95 Cases (54 O‘ahu, 23 Maui, 14 Hawai‘i Island, 4 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 95 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 54 on O‘ahu, 23 on Maui, 14 on Hawai‘i Island, and four in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,313 cases logged over the past two weeks, 365 of them in Maui County.
Study: Hawai‘i’s Economy is 3rd Most Hit by Coronavirus
Hawaiʻi’s economy was the third most hit by Coronavirus according to a new study published today by WalletHub. The study compared states’ economic vulnerability using 13 key metrics including share of employment from small business.
April 4, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 96 Cases (51 O‘ahu, 26 Maui, 15 Hawai‘i Island, 4 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 96 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 51 on O‘ahu, 26 on Maui, 15 on Hawai‘i Island, and four in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,301 cases logged over the past two weeks, 363 of them in Maui County.
Hawai‘i to Receive $32.8 Million to Support COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Hawai‘i Department of Health will receive a total of $32,834,105 in new federal funding to support the statewide distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
April 3, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 112 Cases (72 O‘ahu, 24 Maui, 9 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 6 Out-of-State); 4 Deaths
The state Department of Health reports that there were 112 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 72 on O‘ahu, 24 on Maui, nine on Hawai‘i Island, one on Kaua‘i and six in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,282 cases logged over the past two weeks, 363 of them in Maui County.
Lānaʻi Leading the Way as Hopes for Herd Immunity are Honed with Expanded Eligibility
“If we can achieve herd immunity on Lānaʻi, and even Molokaʻi, it’s a tremendous example for the rest of our State and the entire country,” said Rep. Lynn DeCoite.
Maui Health to Expand Vaccine Registration to All Residents 16 and Older Starting Monday, April 5
Maui Health announced this afternoon that it will follow the recent announcement by the Maui District Health Office as well as Hawaiʻi and Kauaʻi counties and expand its vaccine efforts to include registration for all residents ages 16* and older, starting Monday, April 5, 2021.
April 2, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 136 Cases (82 O‘ahu, 32 Maui, 13 Hawai‘i Island, 5 Kaua‘i, 4 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 136 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 82 on O‘ahu, 32 on Maui, 13 on Hawai‘i Island, five on Kaua‘i and four in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,261 cases logged over the past two weeks, 361 of them in Maui County.
New CDC Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated Travelers; Hawai‘i Rules Still in Place
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today released updated guidance for fully vaccinated travelers within the US, saying these travelers are less likely to get and spread COVID-19. The guidelines include recommendations that fully vaccinated individuals would not need to get a COVID-19 test before or after travel unless their destination requires it; and […]
Vaccine Passport Proposal Faces Challenges; Maui Mayor Hopeful for Second Test Proposal
Just days after submitting a proposal for a pilot vaccine passport program for Maui, Mayor Michael Victorino said it does not appear promising after further discussion with the governor. “It doesn’t look like he’ll approve the (vaccine) passport, but that hasn’t been confirmed,” said Mayor Victorino during a press briefing on Thursday afternoon.
Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing in Hāna, April 5
Free drive-through COVID-19 testing will be available for Hāna residents on Monday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hāna Ball Park in East Maui.
