Maui Coronavirus Updates
HIDOE Expands Hawai‘i Keiki Health Services to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
This expands the current team of 23 nurses for a total of 38 nurses available to work with HIDOE in collaboration with the state Department of Health.
Moloka‘i Grab-And-Go Meal Service Modified After COVID-19 Case Involving High School Employee
Grab-and-go Meal Service on Molokaʻi is being modified as a precaution after confirmation of a positive COVID-19 case involving a Molokaʻi High School employee.
Second Member of Lt. Gov. Josh Green’s Security Detail Tests Positive for COVID-19
As of Sunday, Sept. 13, the two deputy sheriffs and Lt. Gov. Green are the only confirmed positive cases in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. The remaining 11 office employees have been tested. One test result was negative and the others are pending results.
114 New COVID-19 Cases (96 O‘ahu, 2 Maui, 16 Hawai‘i Island), 2 Deaths
There were 114 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 96 on O‘ahu, two in Maui County and 16 on Hawai‘i Island. Maui had two additional cases today, with the cumulative total rising to 375. The latest cases on Maui include one case in Lahaina and one in Kula.
Wellness Workshop Finds Strength in Cultural Practice Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Challenges
The discussion comes as the Lāhui Kānaka kapu comes to an end on Monday. The 30-day kapu was launched by a group of kumu hula to focus on mauli ola or health and wellbeing amid the ongoing challenge faced by COVID-19.
$1.8 M in Additional Grants to Respond to COVID-19 Impacts in Maui County
Maui County will receive an additional $1,874,312 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG-CV) intended to provide critical assistance to vulnerable populations amid the coronavirus pandemic. The additional funding would be the third disbursement of CDBG funding from the federal CARES ACt.
131 New COVID-19 Cases (115 O‘ahu, 6 Maui, 10 Hawai‘i Island), 1 Death
There were 131 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 115 on O‘ahu, six in Maui County and 10 on Hawai‘i Island. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll rose to 97 with the passing of one more O‘ahu residents.
BREAKING: Lt. Gov. Josh Green Tests Positive for COVID-19
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green has tested positive for Covid-19, his office has confirmed.
Colorado Woman Arrested on Maui in May for Quarantine Violation, Arrested Again This Time for Alleged Assault in Hāna
A Colorado woman who was arrested on Maui in May for an alleged quarantine violation, is back in police
Member of Lt. Gov. Josh Green’s Team Tests Positive for COVID-19
Lt. Gov. Green will be tested again today, as he was in close contact with the positive team member and will isolate accordingly. He plans to share his test results once they are available.
167 New COVID-19 Cases (142 O‘ahu, 4 Maui, 21 Hawai‘i Island), 2 Deaths
Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll rose to 96 with the passing of two more O‘ahu residents. Details are pending release. Maui had four additional cases today, with the cumulative total rising to 367. The latest cases on Maui included one case each in Wailuku, Kahului and Lahaina, and one case in one of the outlying remote communities of Maui County.
Mayor Interview: Maui Cases Leveling Off, but Weekend Gatherings Concerning
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino expressed frustration with parties that were held over the holiday weekend despite continued warnings to refrain from gatherings.
Maui Health Update with Dr. Vijak Ayasanonda
This week’s guest is Dr. Vijak Ayasanonda from the Maui Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Ayasanonda, who is an emergency room physician at the Maui hospital, answers questions about hospital capacity, what the hospital is doing differently during this second wave of infection and why antigen testing is now included in DOH totals.
Schatz: VA Health Team Mobilized, Heading To Hilo As Early As Today
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has mobilized a team of infection control experts, nurses and other health care professionals to provide immediate support and help contain a COVID-19 outbreak at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo.
Federal Medical Team Deployed to Honolulu to Help with COVID-19 Surge Support
The 21 personnel, primarily nurses, from the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps join 15 medical professionals from the Veterans Health Administration to help the two hospitals safely care for patients with COVID-19. The HHS team will be deployed for as long as 14 days.
169 New COVID-19 Cases (158 O‘ahu, 3 Maui, 8 Hawai‘i Island), 3 Deaths
There were 169 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 158 on O‘ahu three in Maui County and eight on Hawai‘i Island. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll also rises to 94 with the passing of three more O‘ahu residents. Details are pending release.
Hawai‘i Health Department Addresses Discrepancy in Hilo COVID-19 Deaths
To date, the state has confirmed three COVID-19 deaths in Hawai‘i County. Meantime, the Hilo Medical Center is reporting a total of 10 deaths, all at the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home.
100 New COVID-19 Cases (88 O‘ahu, 12 Hawai‘i Island), 3 Deaths
There were 100 new COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i today including 88 on O‘ahu and 12 on Hawai‘i Island. Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 death toll also rises to 91 with the passing of three more O‘ahu residents. Details are pending release.
Gov. Ige Appoints Hyun as Special Master to Assess Public Safety
Hawai’i Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday the appointment of Edmund “Fred” Hyun as the Governor’s Special Master to assist in overseeing the State Department of Public Safety. Hyun is also responsible for the investigation of concerns raised by unions regarding the department’s COVID-19 response.
Fresh Produce Distribution on Lāna‘i, Sept. 9
A produce distribution event takes place today, Wednesday, Sept. 9, on Lānaʻi to provide produce for families impacted by COVID-19.
