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Aug. 28, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 938 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 5 Deaths (Including First for Moloka‘i)
There were 938 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Saturday, including 87 on Maui. There were five COVID deaths today including the first for the island of Moloka‘i.
Maui’s 21 Day Lockdown is Voluntary, Stricter Rules Still on the Table
Hawaiʻi had 9,790 cases over the past two weeks, which accounts for more than 16% of the total confirmed cases for the state of Hawaiʻi’s since March of 2020. Maui’s reported new cases reported over the last 14 days is 1,124.
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Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Offered on Both Moloka‘i and Maui
Molokaʻi has reported 46 cases in the past two weeks. It represents more than a quarter of the total number of cases reported on the island over the course of the pandemic.
Maui Hospital Still Busy; Kaiser Permanente Postpones Non-Essential Surgeries on Maui
“It’s like musical chairs, the music starts, stops, and someone will be without a seat – that’s COVID. It can infect anyone, cause severe disease and even death in some, and no symptoms in others,” said Lydia Brandes, RN in MMMC’s ICU for 20 years.
VIDEO: Coast Guard and Firefighters Rescue Overdue Jet Ski Operator off Maui
The US Coast Guard in Hawaii joined the Maui County Fire Department in rescuing an overdue Jet Ski operator two miles off of Maui, today. The individual was reported to be in stable condition, according to the USCG.
Palau’s Efforts for Responsible Tourism Featured during Maui Zoom Event Sept. 1
The public is invited to a free presentation called “The Palau Pledge and Visitor Fee: A Concept to Help Maui Address Over-tourism?” It will be on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 5:30 pm via Zoom. The presentation is part of the “Know Your Ocean Speaker Series,” hosted every month by the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council.
Maui County Council Passes Strongest Public Lands Organic Policy in the Nation
The Maui County Council voted unanimously this week to pass Bill No. 72, which allows only pesticides and fertilizers that are compatible with organic systems and permitted under the USDA National Organic Program to be used on County property.
Aug. 27, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 1,035 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 9 Deaths
There were 1,035 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Friday, including 120 on Maui and three on Molokaʻi.
Queen’s Hospital Warns of Non-Approved Ivermectin; Announces Expanded Use of Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID
“Our Waimea community is known for its ranches and agriculture. As a result, ivermectin is found in many households as a wormer for horses and other livestock,” said QNHCH President Cindy Kamikawa. “We want to make sure that our community is aware of the hazards of taking a product that has not been proven to prevent or treat COVID-19.”
Honoapi‘ilani Highway Now OPEN in Mā‘alaea, One Acre Brush Fire Extinguished
The Honoapiʻilani Highway is closed between Mile 7 and Māʻalaea Place due to a brush fire.
Senator Calls for Termination of Maui Health Officer; Dr. Pang Responds with Letter Defending his Approach
Senator Roz Baker of Maui is calling for the termination of Maui’s District Health Officer amid comments made regarding unapproved treatments for COVID-19 in Maui County.
EPA Appoints Maui County Councilmember King to Local Government Advisory Committee
US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan has appointed Councilmember Kelly Takaya King to the EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee.
Kīlauea Alert Level Lowered to “Advisory/Yellow”
The alert level at Kīlauea volcano has returned to “Advisory/Yellow,” after it was raised two days ago during an increased period of seismic activity.
Aug. 26, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 831 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 39 Hospitalizations on Maui
There were 831 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Thursday, including 102 on Maui, two on Molokaʻi and one on Lānaʻi.
Maui Mayor and DOH Issue Statements About Unapproved COVID Treatments in County
Mayor Michael Victorino issued this statement today in response to recent media coverage about unapproved treatments for COVID-19 in Maui County.
Aug. 25, 2021 COVID-19 Update: 625 New Cases in Hawai‘i, 8 Deaths (1 Maui, 7 O‘ahu)
There were 625 additional COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i on Wednesday, including 96 on Maui and two each on Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi. There were also eight COVID-related deaths reported today–one on Maui and seven on O‘ahu.
Collection Drive to Support Hāna COVID Response, Aug. 28 in Kahului
To assist with an increase in COVID-19 cases in Hāna, a donation drive for items to help Hāna residents with personal protective items and support families in quarantine will take place on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kahului Shopping Center in the parking lot near Burger King.
BREAKING: Maui Mayor Asks for Voluntary 21 Day Rest from Non-Essential Activity
Mayor Victorino is asking residents and visitors to Maui County to voluntarily curb non-essential activities including gatherings for 21 days.
Visitor to Maui Cited for Lifting Turtle Out of Water
A 60-year-old Georgia man, visiting Kāʻanapali in West Maui, told state officials he “was very sorry” for lifting a sea turtle out of the water by its shell, last week. He told DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources officers he didn’t know his actions were against the law.
Ige: Lockdown is an Option, but There’s No “Magic Number” to Trigger Implementation
“It really is about working with the healthcare system, taking the actions that we can to be able to expand services and capacity, and then at the point that we feel that we don’t have any other resources to expand capacity, then certainly we will have to look at more drastic action,” said Gov. Ige.
