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Hawai‘i COVID Contact Tracking Survey Estimates Spread and Containment Potential
“These results are a source of optimism and caution. There are many serious ‘distancers’ but there are also potential ‘spreaders’ who continue to go to work or to gatherings with family and friends.” This research is based on self-reported behaviors by approximately 11,000 Hawaiʻi residents who participated in an electronic survey during the last week of March 2020.
National Guard to Assist at Five Hawai‘i Airports
Support from the Hawaiʻi National Guard at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Hilo International Airport starts on Monday, April 6, 2020. Support for Kahului Airport on Maui, Līhue Airport on Kauaʻi and the Ellison Onizuka International Airport at Keahole will start soon.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total Now 371: 20 New Cases, Maui Total is 43
As of noon on Sunday, April 5, 2020, there are 371 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with 20 new cases. Maui has five new cases for a total of 43 confirmed positive.
Hawai‘i Out-of-State Air Passenger Arrivals Now 683
Air arrivals to Maui totaled 62 on Saturday with four flights arriving from out-of-state. This included 32 crew members, 21 residents, one transit member and eight visitors.
Second Positive COVID-19 Case on Moloka‘i
The individual is an employee of Friendly Market Center and is in self-isolation, according to new information released by Maui Mayor Michael Victorino.
Hawai‘i Reports 4th COVID-19 Death: State Total 351 (32 New), Maui Total 38
As of noon on Saturday, April 4, 2020, there are 351 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with 32 new cases. Hawaiʻi’s deaths related to COVID-19 remains at three.
Sobering Numbers on Maui: “Hāna Will Hit 65-70% Unemployment By Next Week”
The rural community of Hāna in East Maui could hit 65 to 70 percent unemployment by next week. “The numbers are sobering,” said Sen. J. Kalani English during an online community meeting last night for members of remote location which reported its first COVID-19 positive case yesterday.
Hawai‘i Follows CDC Guidance in Recommending Face Masks in Public
The state is formulating a policy on the voluntary use of facemasks in public. The action comes based on national guidance released today from the CDC, which now recommends wearing a cloth face covering in public, particularly when buying groceries, going to pharmacies and getting take out food. Maui Mayor Michael Victorino began asking for similar compliance earlier this week.
LIVE STREAM: Maui Mayor Michael Victorino COVID-19 Update, April 3, 2020
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino announced a new Micro Business Loan Program during a press conference on Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020. He also noted that a food distribution will begin in Central and South Maui next week Thursday.
Maui Medical Group Announces New Office Hours
Maui Medical Group has temporarily amended their hours of operation for their five clinics due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
LIVE STREAM: Gov. Ige Press Conference, April 3, 2020, 2:30 p.m.
Hawaiʻi Governor David Ige provided his latest update on Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., as Hawaiʻi reported its third COVID-19 death.
Maui Child Care Resources Available for Essential Workers During COVID-19 Crisis
Essential workers who need child care for children under 6 years old during the current COVID-19 crisis can contact PATCH Maui (People Attentive to Children) or the Maui County Early Childhood Resource Center, the Department of Housing and Human Concerns announced.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total Now 319: 34 New Cases, Maui Total is 36
As of noon on Friday, April 3, 2020, there are 319 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with 34 new cases. State officials are also saying Hawaiʻi now has a third COVID-19 death, confirmed just a short while ago. Maui has nine new cases for a total of 36 confirmed positive. Of the 36 cases on Maui, 11 have been released from isolation and one has required hospitalization. The Maui count also includes a resident of the rural community of Hāna in East Maui and a resident of Molokaʻi who is being treated on the island of Oʻahu.
Hawai‘i Department of Health Announces 3rd COVID-19 Death
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is reporting the death of a third individual with COVID-19. The elderly Oʻahu resident had been hospitalized in critical condition on life support for several weeks after returning from travel to Washington state.
BREAKING: Hāna, Maui Reports Its First Confirmed COVID-19 Case
The rural community of Hāna in East Maui has its first confirmed case of COVID-19 according to new information released by Maui Mayor Michael Victorino.
Minit Medical Urgent Care Now Accepts HMSA Quest Members
In a continuing effort to help the island-wide healthcare system and the Maui community, Minit Medical Urgent Care announced today that it will be accepting HMSA Quest members in all three Maui clinics, effective Friday, April 3, 2020.
COVID-19 Update with Maui Mayor Michael Victorino: April 3, 2020, 8:45 a.m.
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino continues to urge the public to comply with the stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines amid news that Molokaʻi reported its first case of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Impacts in Maui County: Maui Now Update on Hawaii News Now Sunrise
Maui Now News Director Wendy Osher speaks with Steve Uyehara at Hawaii News Now about COVID-19 impacts in Maui County. All your latest updates at: https://mauinow.com
Expeditions Lāna‘i Ferry Implements Reduced Schedule
The Expeditions ferry operation between Maui and Lānaʻi is requiring all passengers to fill out the State Declaration Form before departure, and is implementing a reduced schedule.
Salvation Army Providing Food Baskets and Meals-To-Go
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands today shared details of emergency food basket distribution and meals-to-go locations throughout Hawaiʻi and Guam in the battle against the COVID-19 outbreak.
