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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.
Warning Level Surf Prompts Closure of Baldwin and Ho‘okipa Beach Parks through Monday
Baldwin Beach Park and Hoʻokipa Beach Park are closed today (Saturday, Jan. 16), through Monday, Jan. 18, because of forecasts of dangerous conditions from warning level surf along north-facing shores.
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.
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.
4.0 Earthquake Part of Ongoing “Seismic Swarm” in Pāhala
A 4.0 magnitude (preliminary 4.4) earthquake reported at around 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, is linked to a seismic swarm which started in August 2019, according to scientists with the US Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Hawai‘i National Guard to deploy about 200 members to Washington, D.C.
At the request of the National Guard Bureau, the Hawai‘i National Guard is set to deploy about 200 of its members to Washington, D.C., to aid in and facilitate the peaceful transition of presidential power.
Mokulele Airlines Expands on Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i
Mokulele Airlines is set to become the sole airline serving Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i beginning Friday when ‘Ohana by Hawaiian suspends operations.
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.
Maui Mayor Statement About Threats of Armed Violence at State Capitols
In response to the FBI bulletin, County of Maui Mayor Michael Victorino issued a statement today…
Hawai‘i US Reps Vote in Favor of Trump Impeachment
US Congressmen Ed Case and Kai Kahele, both of Hawaiʻi, were among those who voted to impeach the president for “inciting violence against the United States government.”
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.
52-Year Old Maui Woman Pulled Unresponsive from Waters at Kā‘anapali
A 52-year-old Maui woman was pulled unresponsive from waters off of Kāʻanapali Beach on Tuesday afternoon.
All Aquarium Collection Banned in Hawai‘i Unless EIS is Completed and Approved
The Court’s ruling explains that none of the current CMLs may be used for commercial aquarium collection. The ruling does not affect other types of commercial fishing or taking of marine life.
