Maui Coronavirus Updates
Gov. Ige Provides Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
State leaders agree that demand continues to outpace supply for the COVID-19 vaccine. Hawaiʻi is expected to receive another 33,400 doses by Thursday according to state Department of Health Director Dr. Libby Char–that’s down from the 58,000 received last week.
Jan. 19, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 65 New Cases (45 O‘ahu, 9 Maui, 6 Hawai‘i Island, 5 Out-of-State); 2 Deaths
There were 65 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 45 on O‘ahu, nine on Maui, six on Hawaiʻi Island, and five in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Community Health Centers in Hawaiʻi Awarded $1.3 Million Grant for Telehealth Services
The Freeman Foundation and Hawaiʻi Community Foundation awarded $1.3 million in grants to 14 Federally Qualified Health Centers across the state.
Public Virtual Presentation: 7 Environmental Projects Funded Through Maui CARES
A free public Zoom presentation about seven Maui County environmental projects funded with federal CARES Act aid will be held Jan. 27 at 5:30 pm.
Roselani Place COVID-19 Update: Three Staff Test Positive Since Jan. 11
The Roselani Place assisted living community on Maui has confirmed that three staff members have tested positive with COVID-19 since Jan. 11, 2021. All three are isolating at home, according to an update provided by management.
Jan. 18, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 129 New Cases (83 O‘ahu, 21 Maui, 9 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Kaua‘i, 14 Out-of-State)
There were 129 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 83 on O‘ahu, 21 on Maui, nine on Hawaiʻi Island, two on Kauaʻi and 14 in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Jan. 17, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 132 New Cases (86 O‘ahu, 29 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 9 Out-of-State); 2 Deaths
There were 132 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Sunday, including 86 on O‘ahu, 29 on Maui, seven on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi and nine in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Kamehameha Schools’ Buy One, Feed One Campaign Donates $40,000 to the Hawaiʻi Foodbank
Hawaiʻi Foodbank received a $40,000 donation from Kamehameha Schools’ Buy One, Feed One Hawaiʻi campaign—a movement encouraging individuals to purchase a second meal for someone impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vaccine Distribution Delay Prompts Temporary Suspension of New Appointments for First Doses at Maui Hospital
“Unfortunately, last evening we were informed by the state that we will not be receiving the expected shipment for this weekend and next week. Because of this, we have made the difficult decision to postpone all first dose appointments scheduled between Sunday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 7,” said Tracy Dallarda, Communications Director for Maui Health / Maui Memorial Medical Center.
Jan. 16, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 165 New Cases (114 O‘ahu, 30 Maui, 11 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 9 Out-of-State); 2 Deaths
There were 165 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 114 on O‘ahu, 30 on Maui, 11 on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi and nine in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Free Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing in Pukalani, Jan. 22
Drive-through COVID-19 testing returns to Upcountry Maui on Friday, Jan 22, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.
New Maui Rules Include Restricting Occupancy at All Retail Businesses to 30 Percent
County officials say the new 30 percent occupancy limit for all retail business can be determined by taking the total interior footage, dividing it by 36 square feet (that’s a six foot buffer per person), and multiplying that by 30 percent.
Jan. 15, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 150 New Cases (111 O‘ahu, 26 Maui, 5 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 7 Out-of-State)
There were 150 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 111 on O‘ahu, 26 on Maui, five on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi and seven in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Third Hawaiʻi Commercial Rent Survey Reveals Small Businesses Struggling to Survive Despite Aid
The results of the newly released Third Hawai‘i Commercial Rent Survey (HCRS) reveal key sectors of Hawai‘i’s economy continue to suffer financially as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on — and despite implementation of state and county aid programs in late 2020.
Lt. Gov. Green Visits Maui as State Prepares for Ramped-Up Vaccine Distribution
“I know it’s not fast enough. You already have sites at capacity to vaccinate people,” said Lt. Gov. Green, noting the reason he accepted the Mayor’s invitation to visit Maui was to see how well the County is doing and to fight for extra vaccinations where they are needed.
Jan. 14, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 179 New Cases (122 O‘ahu, 32 Maui, 13 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 11 Out-of-State); 5 Deaths
There were 179 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 122 on O‘ahu, 32 on Maui, 13 on Hawaiʻi Island, 1 on Kauaʻi and 11 in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Rural Hāna and Lāna‘i Communities Report One Case Each of a Student with COVID-19
The rural communities of Hāna and Lānaʻi in Maui County have reported one case each of COVID-19, both in students.
Hale Makua Confirms Another COVID-19 Positive Resident
This positive case was discovered after one resident and two staff at the Kahului facility tested positive within the last week.
Jan. 13, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 106 New Cases (73 O‘ahu, 11 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 2 Kaua‘i, 13 Out-of-State); 3 Deaths
There were 106 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 73 on O‘ahu, 11 on Maui, seven on Hawaiʻi Island, two on Kauaʻi and 13 in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
UHMC Vaccination Site Closes Early to “Maintain Safety and Order”
The University of Hawaiʻi Point of Distribution clinic for COVID-19 vaccines closed early today “in an effort to maintain safety and order,” according to planners with the Maui District Health Office, which is running the site.
