Maui Coronavirus Updates
Gradual Rollout of Blended Learning Expected in 2nd Quarter at Hawai‘i Schools
Governor David Ige joined superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto with the state Department of Education and Dr. Sarah Kemble, Asst. Hawai‘i State Epidemiologist today in announcing updated COVID-19 guidance for Hawai‘i’s public schools.
Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing for West Maui on Monday, Sept. 21
Drive-through COVID-19 testing will take place in West Maui on Monday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lahaina Aquatic Center.
About 150 Tested for COVID-19 on Moloka‘i Drive Through Testing Event
The County of Maui reported testing about 150 individuals on Wednesday at a COVID-19 drive-through testing event at the Mitchell Pauole Community Center on Moloka‘i.
BREAKING: Hawaii’s Pre-Travel Testing Program to Start Oct. 15
Governor David Ige this afternoon confirmed that the state’s pre-travel testing program will launch on Oct. 15, enabling travelers to get a COVID-19 test no earlier than 72 hours prior to their flight arrival in Hawai‘i to avoid the 14-day mandatory quarantine if the test comes back negative for the virus.
Ali‘i Kula Lavender Open Two More Weekends Before Temporary Closure
Aliʻi Kula Lavender Farm in Kula on Maui announced it will be open for two more weekends before it transitions to a temporary closure starting on Oct. 1, 2020. Starting next month, the farm will be closed to visitors until further notice.
UH Agent Helps Feed Maui Community, and Local Ranchers Stay in Business
Beginning on Monday, Sept. 14, the program received Maui County approval to expand the ground beef purchase program to the island of Molokaʻi to support their ranchers and local harvest facility.
102 New COVID-19 Cases (97 O‘ahu, 4 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Out of State), 3 Deaths
There were 102 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 97 on O‘ahu, four on Hawai‘i Island and one case in a resident diagnosed outside of the state. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll rose to 103 with the passing of three more O‘ahu residents.
8th Annual Maui Tools for School Drive Pivots to Serve New Needs
Maui United Way’s 8th Annual Tools for School Drive with sponsorship from HMSA and Pacific Media Group took a different approach to address the emerging needs of keiki in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctors On Call Maui to Offer 2nd Drive-Up Rapid COVID-19 Testing At The Shops At Wailea
Doctors On Call will be offering drive-up rapid COVID-19 testing on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Shops At Wailea. Patients are asked to remain in their cars where a nurse will conduct the rapid COVID-19 test.
Gov. Ige’s Final Veto List Includes Five Items
Governor David Ige has notified House and Senate leaders of his final veto list, which includes five of the six measures that were on the Intent to Veto list submitted to lawmakers on Aug. 31.
Additional $70.3 Million In Federal Unemployment Dollars Heading To Hawai‘i
The new funding follows nearly $200 million in federal funding announced last month and $53.4 million announced last week.
Two Residents of Roselani Place Pass Away, Awaiting Coroner’s Report on Cause of Death
Two residents of the Roselani Place assisted living community on Maui who had previously tested positive for COVID-19 have since passed away. The facility is awaiting the coroner’s report in both cases to determine if the deaths were caused by COVID-19.
66 New COVID-19 Cases (59 O‘ahu, 6 Hawai‘i Island, 1 Out of State), 1 Death
There were 60 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 59 on O‘ahu, six on Hawai‘i Island and one case in a resident diagnosed outside of the state. This is the third time in a week where the number of new cases statewide has dropped into the double-digits.
CARES Act Funds for Utility Bills Available Through End of Year
Since April 1, the County of Maui has committed about $10 million toward its H.E.L.P. Program in an effort to assist residents with paying for food, medicine, rent and utilities.
Bill Seeks to Extend Key 2020 Census Deadlines Due to COVID-19
The senators say delays in census operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic could result in a severe undercount of the population, specifically in native, minority and rural communities across the country.
Government Leaders Suggest Another Delay is Likely for State’s Pre-Travel Testing Program
Mayor Victorino said he supports an interisland pre-travel test, which leaders are looking at to gauge effectiveness ahead of launching a program for mainland arrivals.
Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing and Mask Distribution, Wednesday, Sept. 16, on Moloka‘i
Drive-through COVID-19 testing and a mask distribution will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mitchell Pauʻole Community Center on Molokaʻi.
State Announces CARES Act Unemployment Insurance Reimbursement Availability
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced Monday the availability of funds to reimburse state and local government entities and certain non-profits for unemployment insurance benefits.
80 New COVID-19 Cases (70 O‘ahu, 3 Maui, 7 Hawai‘i Island), No New Deaths
There were 80 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 70 on O‘ahu, three in Maui County and seven on Hawai‘i Island. Maui had three additional cases today, with the cumulative total rising to 378. The latest cases on Maui are all in rural outlying areas, however specifics are not available.
Mayor Interview: Team to Meet with Poi By The Pound
Mayor Victorino notes that some local businesses are not qualifying for small business grant programs because they exceed revenue thresholds currently in place. “We had to set thresholds because I wanted this money to go to our small local businesses, not to some big conglomerate someplace else… we’re committed to help our local businesses, our small mom and pops wherever possible.”
