Maui Coronavirus Updates
Gov. Ige Approves Kaua‘i “Resort Bubble” Post-Travel Testing Program
The new rule will allow travelers to Kaua‘i, who receive a negative pre-travel test and stay in an approved Enhanced Movement Quarantine (EMQ) “resort bubble” property, to take a post-travel test three days after arrival and be released from quarantine with a negative post-travel test result.
Kaua‘i Mayor Seeks to Allow Pre-Travel Testing Exemptions for Inter-Island Travel Only
Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami sent Governor David Ige a proposed amendment seeking to rescind the county’s moratorium on the Safe Travels program for inter-island travel.
2nd Case in US of COVID-19 Variant found in California
California Governor Gavin Newsom said a case of the COVID-19 variant previously identified in the United Kingdom, has been confirmed in Southern California.
Dec. 30, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 108 New Cases (86 O‘ahu, 17 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 2 Out-of-State)
There were 108 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 86 on O‘ahu, 17 on Maui, two on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi and two in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Enforcement Operation Results in 24-Hour Closure of Two Lahaina Bars
As the New Year gets underway, another round of restrictions on Maui has some bars and restaurants frustrated with the focus on their industry instead of businesses in general.
Colorado Governor Announces First Known US Case of COVID Variant in Colorado Man
The individual is a male in his 20s who is currently in isolation in Elbert County and has no travel history, according to a press release issued by the Colorado governor.
Dec. 29, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 76 New Cases (56 O‘ahu, 9 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island, 4 Out-of-State)
There were 76 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Tuesday, including 56 on O‘ahu, nine on Maui, seven on Hawaiʻi Island and four in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Maui District Health Office on Vaccine Rollout: Everybody Should Get a Dose if they want it by Labor Day
Health officials on Maui are asking the public to be patient by waiting their turn in the distribution timeline, and continue health care precautions as the state carries out its vaccination plan.
Minit Med Urgent Care to Open All Maui Offices Dec. 30 for COVID-19 Testing
Minit Med Urgent Care to Open All Maui Offices Dec. 30 for COVID-19 Testing
10 COVID-19 Cases at Harbor Lights on Maui, Testing Pushed to Dec. 31
Maui District Health Officer, Dr. Lorrin Pang said 10 cases have been identified at the Harbor Lights condominium complex in Kahului through initial assessment. Efforts are currently being made to determine the extent of the cluster.
Maui Police Issue Two Citations for Fireworks Violations Over Christmas Weekend
Maui police issued two fireworks violation citations over the Christmas weekend.
COVID-19 Update: Direct Payments to Individuals
The COVID relief law provides a new round of one-time direct payments, or “recovery rebates,” to eligible individuals.
Dec. 28, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 46 New Cases (30 O‘ahu, 13 Maui, 2 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kauaʻi)
There were 46 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Monday, including 13 on Maui.
Sen. Schatz: ‘Help is on The Way;’ Trump Signs COVID-19 Relief Package
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) says “Help is on the way” after President Trump signed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package into law on Sunday that includes at least $1.7 billion in funding for Hawai‘i.
Dec. 27, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 95 New Cases (72 O‘ahu, 18 Maui, 3 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kauaʻi, 1 Out of State)
There were 95 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 72 on O‘ahu, 18 on Maui, 3 on Hawaiʻi Island, 1 on Kauaʻi, and 1 Hawaiʻi resident diagnosed out of the state.
Dec. 26, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 120 New Cases (84 O‘ahu, 20 Maui, 3 Hawai‘i Island, 3 Kauaʻi, 10 Out of State)
There were 120 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 84 on O‘ahu, 20 on Maui, 3 each on Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi, and 10 Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed out of the state.
Dec. 25, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 120 New Cases (95 O‘ahu, 17 Maui, 8 Hawai‘i Island)
There were 120 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 95 on O‘ahu, 17 on Maui and 8 on Hawaiʻi.
Maui’s Christmas Eve COVID-19 Count Linked to Community Spread and Social Gatherings
Today the Hawaiʻi Department of Health confirmed 33 COVID-19 infections for Maui County, but 13 cases were previously investigated and contacts were notified over the past few weeks.
Dec. 24, 2020 COVID-19 Update: 129 New Cases (79 O‘ahu, 33 Maui, 13 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Kaua‘i, 3 Out-of-State)
There were 129 new COVID-19 cases reported in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 79 on O‘ahu, 33 on Maui, 13 on Hawaiʻi Island, one on Kauaʻi and three in Hawaiʻi residents diagnosed outside of the state.
Federal and State Agencies Issue Warning of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Federal agencies issued a warning of potential COVID-19 vaccine scams as coronavirus vaccine distributions begin across the country.
