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Jan. 15, 2022 COVID-19 update: 5,977 new cases in Hawaiʻi, 6 deaths
There are 5,977 new COVID-19 cases today, including 913 cases on Maui, 23 on Molokaʻi, and 20 on Lānaʻi.
Tsunami Advisory Ends for Hawaiʻi following volcanic eruption in Tonga; Maui impacts reported
The Maui County Emergency Management Agency reports this morning that tsunami waves lifted a boat from its moorings in Mānele Harbor, Lānaʻi, and washed debris ashore in the East Maui area of Hāna, closing a road near Hāmoa Beach Park. Assessment of impacts is ongoing.
Maui hospital staff COVID positivity rate is 7%; Limited supply of oral anti-viral therapy
“Things are starting to increase significantly and quickly… One good thing is we’re not seeing the level of severity of illness that we had seen previously. But with the sheer numbers of positives we’re seeing, people are ending up hospitalized, so it’s keeping us very busy,” said Dr. Shea.
Jan. 14, 2022 COVID-19 update: 3,099 new cases in Hawaiʻi, 3 deaths; 36 Maui hospitalizations
There are now 36 people hospitalized in Maui County with COVID-19, according to counts last updated at 9 a.m. on Jan. 14, 2022, from Maui Health. Thatʻs up from 28 reported yesterday morning, and 26 reported on Thursday afternoon.
Keawakapu parking update: BLNR decision expected Friday
The future of public beach parking at Keawakapu in South Maui surfaces for consideration before the state Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday.
Relief nurses to help with staffing as Maui logs 26 COVID-19 hospitalizations
With staffing impacts and a steady count of COVID-19 hospitalizations on Maui, measures to stay ahead of the latest surge are in motion.
DLNR Aerial assessment of Molokaʻi axis deer illustrates extent of overpopulation
New aerial footage of Molokaʻi shows just how extensive the axis deer population has gotten, and the threats that it is posing to agriculture and forested lands.
Boil Water Notice issued for residents of Kalaʻe, Molokaʻi
The Department of Water Supply is advising customers in the Kalaʻe system on Molokaʻi to boil water before consumption due to possible E. coli contamination.
Jan. 13, 2022 COVID-19 Update: 3,392 new cases in Hawaiʻi, 4 deaths
There are 3,392 new COVID-19 cases today; and four new COVID-19 deaths, including two on Hawaiʻi Island, and one each in Maui County, and on Oʻahu.
Two visitors injured on muddy Waiheʻe Ridge Trail in separate incidents, airlifted to safety
Two visitors were airlifted from the Waiheʻe Ridge Trail during separate incidents on Wednesday in which they slipped and fell on the muddy trail and were injured.
Jan. 12, 2022 COVID-19 Update: 3,512 new cases in Hawaiʻi
Statewide, there were 325 people hospitalized with COVID-19, including 27 on Maui. There are 3,512 new cases today, including 373 on Maui, 19 on Molokaʻi, and eight on Lānaʻi.
Cruise ship arrives at Kahului Harbor, first with passengers to disembark in 22 months
The Grand Princess is the first with passengers to disembark from a cruise ship in 22 months, since the industry halt in March of 2020 amid pandemic concerns, according to Department of Transportation spokesperson Jai Cunningham.
Hospice Maui Grieving Loss of CEO
Hospice Maui in Wailuku is grieving the loss of their Chief Executive Officer, Dr. R. Gregory LaGoy, who died suddenly on Jan. 4, 2022. LaGoy had been the CEO of Hospice Maui for more than 30 years.
Jan. 11, 2022 COVID-19 Update: 2,929 new cases in Hawaiʻi
There are now 26 people hospitalized in Maui County with COVID-19, according to counts last updated at 9 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2022, from Maui Health. Eleven of the current Maui COVID-19 hospitalizations are in vaccinated, and 15 are in unvaccinated individuals. There are now two Maui COVID-positive patients in the ICU (1 vaccinated/1 unvaccinated) and one vaccinated COVID-19 patient on a ventilator.
The Maui Farm named 2022 Chick-fil-A “True Inspiration” awards recipient
The Maui Farm has been named the recipient of a $300,000 grant through the annual Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards program, according to a company announcement today.
Hawaiʻi K-12 school guidance updated, quarantine reduced to align with CDC
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has updated interim COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance for K-12 schools. The updated guidance is closely aligned with new CDC guidance for schools. Isolation and quarantine times for students and staff who meet certain conditions have been reduced to five days.
Jan. 10, 2022 COVID-19 Update: 3,875 new cases in Hawaiʻi
There are now 28 people hospitalized in Maui County with COVID-19, according to counts last updated at 9 a.m. on Jan. 10, 2022, from Maui Health. Ten of the current Maui COVID-19 hospitalizations are in vaccinated, and 18 are in unvaccinated individuals. There are now two Maui COVID-positive patients in the ICU (1 vaccinated/1 unvaccinated) and one vaccinated COVID-19 patient on a ventilator.
Dr. Pang discusses omicron: Stay home “if you’re not perfectly well”
“The problem with this virus is it can shed… before you’re sick, and then certainly after you get better. So that’s why we keep having these strange rules,” said Dr. Pang.
Free COVID-19 test kit distribution: Jan. 10 in Lahaina, Jan. 11 in Pukalani, Jan. 12 in Kīhei
Maui County continues distributing free BinaxNOW take-home COVID-19 self-test kits while supplies last: TODAY, Jan. 10, 4 p.m., at the Lahaina Aquatic Center.
Jan. 9, 2022 COVID-19 Update: 4,578 new cases in Hawaiʻi, 3 deaths
The state Department of Health is reporting a COVID-19 count of 4,578 new cases today, including 679 on Maui, 20 on Molokaʻi, and eight on Lānaʻi.
