Maui Coronavirus Updates
Maui Health Marks 100 Days of Administering COVID-19 Vaccines
Maui Health on Thursday celebrated the 100th day it’s been administering COVID-19 vaccines, and continues to expand efforts in Maui County.
April 1, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 114 Cases (72 O‘ahu, 30 Maui, 8 Hawai‘i Island, 4 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 114 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 72 on O‘ahu, 30 on Maui, eight on Hawai‘i Island, and four in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,223 cases logged over the past two weeks, 365 of them in Maui County.
Maui Church with Covid Cluster Cancels Easter Egg Hunt, In-Person Service Continues
While the church has canceled its Easter Egg hunt and postponed its Easter production to a later date, a press release issued yesterday says that as an essential institution, it continues to offer in-person services while abiding by CDC guidelines, in addition to offering drive in and virtual streaming options.
More than Half of New COVID-19 Cases on Maui are Variants
Health officials say more than half of the COVID-19 cases on Maui at this point, as identified through weekly reports, are represented by “variants of concern,” B1.429 and B.1.427.
Maui Mayor Proposes Vaccine Passport Pilot Program, Secondary Testing
Under the program, fully vaccinated individuals, with at least two weeks of incubation since their final vaccination dose, would be able to bypass the state’s 10-day quarantine without having to take a test. The vaccine passport program is proposed for both visitors and returning residents alike, according to Mayor Victorino.
DOH Reports Greater Vaccine Supply
“The state is getting more than 81,000 vaccine doses this week and the federal government is distributing thousands more to Longs Drugs and Safeway,” Char said. “The combined allocation to Hawai‘i this week tops 120,000 doses. We want those doses in the correct arms as quickly as possible and believe the neighbor islands are situated to get that done.”
March 31, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 100 Cases (42 O‘ahu, 30 Maui, 16 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 1 Lāna‘i, 10 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 100 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 42 on O‘ahu, 30 on Maui, 16 on Hawai‘i Island, one on Kaua‘i, one on Lāna‘i, and 10 in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,200 cases logged over the past two weeks, 376 of them in Maui County.
BREAKING: Large COVID-19 Cluster at Maui Church Warrants Caution
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is issuing guidance to a Maui church and its congregation because of the imminent health threat posed by a large cluster of COVID-19 cases.
March 30, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 71 Cases (45 O‘ahu, 12 Maui, 6 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 7 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 71 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 45 on O‘ahu, 12 on Maui, six on Hawai‘i Island one on Kaua‘i, and seven in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,110 cases logged over the past two weeks, 345 of them in Maui County.
March 29, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 103 Cases (52 O‘ahu, 36 Maui, 10 Hawai‘i Island, 5 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 103 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 52 on O‘ahu, 36 on Maui, 10 on Hawai‘i Island and five Hawai‘i residents diagnosed while out of state. There were a total of 1,158 cases logged over the past two weeks, 364 of them in Maui County.
Seabury Hall Closes Early Today for COVID-19 Contact Tracing
The Seabury Hall school in Makawao closed its campus early today to allow for contact tracing after administrators were notified this morning of a positive COVID-19 case.
Amended Honolulu COVID-19 Framework Allows Supervised Weddings Up to 100 People Outdoors
Under the amended framework, weddings on Oʻahu under the supervision of event planning professionals are now allowed in Tier 3, with a maximum of 100 people per event (including staff), at outdoor venues only.
March 28, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 102 Cases (61 O‘ahu, 26 Maui, 15 Hawai‘i Island)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 102 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 61 on O‘ahu, 26 on Maui, and 15 on Hawai‘i Island. There were a total of 1,104 cases logged over the past two weeks, 343 of them in Maui County.
1,000 People Get Shots at Mass Vaccination Site in Wailuku
More than 1,000 eligible individuals, both Kaiser Permanente members and non-members, were vaccinated at a mass vaccination event held on Saturday, March 27, at the Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office.
March 27, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 113 Cases (60 O‘ahu, 30 Maui, 14 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 8 Out-of-State); 3 Deaths
The state Department of Health reports that there were 113 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 60 on O‘ahu, 30 on Maui, 14 on Hawai‘i Island, one on Kaua‘i, and eight in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. There were a total of 1,052 cases logged over the past two weeks, 335 of them in Maui County.
March 26, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 123 Cases (59 O‘ahu, 44 Maui, 14 Hawai‘i Island, 6 Out-of-State); 1 Death on Maui
The state Department of Health reports that there were 123 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 59 on O‘ahu, 44 on Maui, 14 on Hawai‘i Island, and six in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. There were a total of 1,010 cases logged over the past two weeks, 327 of them in Maui County.
LIST: Maui COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Offered at Various Locations
Kupuna Clinic Vaccine Updates: Staff from the Office of the Mayor will provide assistance to kupuna and others who need help registering for vaccines from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, March 29, 2021, at the Binhi At Ani Filipino Community Center at 780 Oneheʻe Ave. in Kahului. Individuals will be signed up to receive a […]
Vaccinations Expand to People Age 60 and Older on March 29
The Hawai‘i Department of Health announced today that the state will extend COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people age 60 and older beginning Monday, March 29.
$1.1 Million in New Grants Awarded To Accelerate Vaccinations to Hawai’i’s Underserved Residents
The Hawai‘i Community Foundation is investing $1.1 million in new grants to support and accelerate community vaccination efforts for underserved residents of Hawai’i.
March 25, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 122 Cases (84 O‘ahu, 20 Maui, 12 Hawai‘i Island, 6 Out-of-State); 1 Deaths
The state Department of Health reports that there were 122 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 84 on O‘ahu, 20 on Maui, 12 on Hawai‘i Island, and six in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state. There were a total of 957 cases logged over the past two weeks, 304 of them in Maui County.
