Maui Coronavirus Updates
$29 Billion Federal Restaurant Grant Program Announced
The new Restaurant Revitalization Fund is administered by the Small Business Administration and offers grants to cover the difference between 2019 revenue and revenues made in 2020.
March 14, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 51 Cases (28 O‘ahu, 18 Maui, 4 Hawai‘i Island; 1 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 51 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 28 on O‘ahu, 18 on Maui, four on Hawai‘i Island, and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed out of state.
“Mahalo Maui” Initiative Seeks to Celebrate Pandemic Angels
A celebration of hard-working residents of Maui County who have “fought, served and protected” the community during the pandemic, kicks off on Monday, March 15.
March 13, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 64 Cases (34 O‘ahu, 22 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island; 1 Out-of-State); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 64 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 34 on O‘ahu, 22 on Maui, seven on Hawai‘i Island, and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed out of state.
Maui Health Vaccine Clinic Update for Expanded Eligibility Beginning March 12
Maui Health’s VAMS portal will open this weekend to include these new Phase 1C individuals to book an appointment. If you are already registered in VAMS, you can log-in and book a vaccine appointment at vams.cdc.gov. If you do not have a VAMS account and qualify to receive a vaccine, you can begin the process by completing the Maui Health Vaccine Health Record Form.
Details on Move to Phase 1C Vaccinations; 3 Cases of COVID-19 in Vaccinated Individuals
State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char said those age 65 and older and those with one or more of a few specific chronic medical conditions are atop the list of those who should be vaccinated next.
March 12, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 66 Cases (30 O‘ahu, 20 Maui, 1 Moloka‘i, 15 Hawai‘i Island); 1 Death
The state Department of Health reports that there were 66 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 30 on O‘ahu, 20 on Maui, 15 on Hawai‘i Island, and one on Moloka‘i.
Guide Details Help for Families, Workers & Business Owners Under New American Rescue Plan Act
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) released a new comprehensive guide to help Hawai‘i families, workers and small business owners navigate federal COVID-19 relief resources and programs authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act.
Ige Calls off State Furloughs, Maui to Get $30 M in COVID Relief Funds
Gov. David Ige today announced that furloughs and layoffs are no longer necessary now that President Joe Biden has signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, also known as the COVID-19 relief bill.
Vaccinations Extend to 65+ and Phase 1c, Starting Monday, March 15
The Hawai‘i Department of Health announces the state will extend vaccine eligibility to people age 65 and older and those who qualify as members of phase 1c beginning Monday, March 15.
12 Hawaiʻi Health Centers Eligible for More COVID-19 Vaccines for Underserved Communities
Twelve health centers across Hawai‘i have been selected by federal agencies to participate in a COVID-19 program aimed at providing more vaccines to those disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
March 11, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 60 Cases (30 O‘ahu, 18 Maui, 8 Hawai‘i Island, 4 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 60 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 30 on O‘ahu, 18 on Maui, eight on Hawai‘i Island, and four in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Hui No Ke Ola Pono Begins Administering Moderna Vaccines
The Hui No Ke Ola Pono Hawaiian Health Care Center at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku started administration of COVID-19 vaccines to eligible residents this week.
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Available Across Hawai‘i, Demand Greater than Supply
The Johnson & Johnson one-shot COVID-19 vaccine is now available across the state, but demand is still greater than supply. Therefore, only people age 70 and older and those in phase 1a and 1b of the vaccination plan are currently eligible, according to state health officials.
AARP Hawaiʻi Questionnaire Shows Working Kūpuna Getting Vaccinated, Many Frustrated
About 94 percent of kūpuna 75 years-old or older responding to AARP Hawaiʻi’s online vaccine questionnaire say they have received at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, suggesting that the state’s effort to vaccinate kūpuna has been successful in reaching those who are computer-literate.
March 10, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 48 Cases (29 O‘ahu, 9 Maui, 5 Hawai‘i Island, 5 Out-of-State); 3 Deaths
The state Department of Health reports that there were 48 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 29 on O‘ahu, nine on Maui, five on Hawai‘i Island, and five in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state.
US House Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package; $6.1 Billion Coming to Hawai‘i
The US House of Representatives passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package today that includes at least $6.1 billion in estimated funding for Hawai‘i.
March 9, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 42 Cases (16 O‘ahu, 18 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 41 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 16 on O‘ahu, 18 on Maui, seven on Hawai‘i Island, and one in a Hawai‘i resident diagnosed outside of the state.
March 8, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 45 Cases (21 O‘ahu, 11 Maui, 10 Hawai‘i Island, 3 Out-of-State)
The state Department of Health reports that there were 45 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 21 on O‘ahu, 11 on Maui, 10 on Hawai‘i Island, and three in Hawai‘i residents diagnosed outside of the state.
More Assistance Available to Veterans in New Federal American Rescue Plan
The federal American Rescue Plan, which passed the US Senate March 6 and is expected to easily pass the US House of Representatives and be signed into law by the president in the coming days, includes additional assistance for veterans, according to a news release from Sen. Brian Schatz.
