Maui News
Dr. David Ulin with Your Maui Health COVID-19 Update
A new radio feature launched last week featuring executives and doctors with Maui Health who are providing updates and answering questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Friday’s guest was Dr. David Ulin, Chief Medical Director at Maui Health.
Hāna Town to Undergo Sanitization Effort, New Shopping Procedures to Follow
The remote community of Hāna in East Maui will move forward with sanitation of businesses and public places on Tuesday and then transition to a new shopping process once stores reopen, according to an update on Sunday evening provided by Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English (Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and Kaho‘olawe).
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.
Local Businesses Raise $250K to Feed Kūpuna
Launched in March of this year, The Show Aloha Challenge focuses on serving vulnerable, homebound seniors nutritious meals from locally owned restaurants.
Maui Crime March 23 – March 29: Burglaries, Break-ins, Thefts
Maui police responded to 10 burglaries, 8 vehicle thefts and 3 vehicle break-ins in Maui County over a seven day period from March 23 to March 29, 2020.
LIST: Stay-at-Home Tips to Save Energy
Here is a list of tips from Hawaiʻi Energy on how to save energy while working from home.
Environmental Groups Seek Protections For Whitetip Sharks
Earthjustice filed a lawsuit that aims to force the National Marine Fisheries Service to take action to protect oceanic whitetip sharks.
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.
Schatz Calls For Financial Relief For Farmers
“Americans always depend on our nation’s farmers to grow the food, fuel, and fiber that we all need, but that reliance becomes much more pronounced in times of crisis.”
Maui COVID-19 Call Center Hours Extended
The call center will operate: from 7:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The phone number is (808) 270-7855.
AARP: Scammers Are Trying to Take Your COVID-19 Stimulus Dollars
Among the scams reported so far – Imposters claiming to be from government agencies asking for personal information by phone, text and email so they can give you your money; Text messages and emails asking for people to click on a link to get their $1,000 assistance check; and Phone calls asking for bank information to deposit your “Trump Dollars.”
Gabbard Tackles COVID-19 Crisis
“The coronavirus crisis is impacting us and our communities in ways we could not imagine.”
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.
Hawaiʻi AG Urges For Special Enrollment For Healthcare Coverage
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Clare E. Connors today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general led by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), urging them to reconsider their decision to deny a special enrollment period on HealthCare.Gov during the current worldwide pandemic.
Kaiser to Waive Payment For COVID-19 Treatment
Kaiser Permanente has announced that it will waive all member out-of-pocket costs for the treatment of COVID-19 related inpatient and outpatient services, as of April 1, 2020.
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.
