Maui News
LIVE: Gov. Ige Calls for Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine on Interisland Travel for Month of April
Governor David Ige announced a mandatory quarantine for inter-island travel beginning on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.
LIVE: Mayor Victorino COVID-19 Update, March 30, 2 p.m.
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino updates the public on impacts of the the COVID-19 pandemic in Maui County. As of noon today, Monday, March 30, 2020, there are 204 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with 29 new cases. Maui has five new cases for a total of 25 confirmed positive.
Maui Health Foundation Coordinating PPE Donations
Maui Health is partnering with the Maui Health Foundation to serve as a community drop-off site for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) donations.
Maui Air Arrivals Slow to 74; Statewide Arrivals Drop to 826
Maui had a total of 74 passengers arriving on the Valley Isle on 10 flights, including 42 crew members, 21 residents and 11 visitors, according to new numbers compiled by the HTA.
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total Now 204: 29 New Cases, Maui Total is 25
There are 204 cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaiʻi with 29 new cases. Maui has five new cases for a total of 25 confirmed positive. Of the cases statewide, 6% have required hospitalization, and over 80% were residents returning from other areas. There have been no deaths.
UPDATE: Lokelani Intermediate to Join List of Grab-and-Go Meal Sites on WEDNESDAY
HIDOE Grab-and-Go meal service at Lokelani Intermediate will start on Wednesday, April 1 instead of Tuesday as previously announced. Work is still being completed to repair an electrical issue in the kitchen area of the cafeteria.
List of Out-of-Stock Items at Maui Stores as of 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 30
This is an updated list (as of 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2020) compiled by the Maui Police Department, detailing what items are out-of-stock at Maui stores and grocery chains. Many of the stores listed continue to receive products throughout the day.
Maui Resorts Donate 1000 Pounds of Produce and Provisions to Nonprofits
Two Maui resorts donated more than 1,000 pounds of produce and provisions to local nonprofits as island hotels cope with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Food Distribution to Upcountry Residents in Need
HAPPENING AT NOON: A food distribution event at the Pukalani Pool parking lot starts at noon today. Upcountry residents can get food if they need starting at 12 p.m. They’ll be handing out food until it’s gone.
Mayor Victorino Maui COVID-19 Update: 8:30 a.m., March 30, 2020
Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is providing updates on Pacific Media Group’s network of Maui stations this week. Today, the mayor spoke with listeners of HI92 FM Maui, and shared his thoughts on preparedness, testing and ongoing measures to flatten the curve of the pandemic in the islands.
Maui Air Arrivals Slow to 81: 28 Residents, 10 Visitors and 43 Crew Members
On Saturday, 1,207 people arrived in Hawaiʻi on the third day of the state’s 14-day mandatory self-quarantine for all incoming passengers, according to information compiled by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. Maui had a total of 81 passengers arriving on the Valley Isle, including 43 crew members, 28 residents and 10 visitors, according to new numbers compiled by the HTA.
UH Researcher & Wuhan Colleagues Study Insomnia Drug in Management of COVID-19
Twenty researchers including Dr. Youping Deng with the University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine, found beneficial effects of an insomnia drug on clinical outcomes in the management of COVID-19 patients.
Schatz Releases Guidance For Hawaiʻi Homeowners, Renters
Homeowners with federally-backed mortgages can delay payments for a year. Moratorium on evictions for most renters until July.
Bill Aims to Help Small Businesses Cover Payroll, Expenses
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides relief for small businesses that have trouble covering payroll and operating expenses because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study: Maui Ranks #2 in US of Areas by Share of Jobs in Industries at High Risk from COVID-19
A new study by Brookings Institute ranks the metro area of Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina on Maui at number two in the nation by share of jobs in industries at high risk from COVID-19.
Mokulele Airlines Reduces Flights, Adjusts Schedule
Despite a reduction in the number of flights, Mokulele will not eliminate service to any of its airports.
National Distancing Extended to April 30, Experts Anticipate US COVID-19 Deaths to Peak Around Easter
President Donald Trump today said he anticipates the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States to happen in two weeks and is calling for an extension of national social distancing guidelines to April 30, 2020. Dr. Birx noted what she called a “large confidence interval,” in the model. “And so, it’s anywhere in the model between 80,000 and 160,000, maybe even potentially 200,000 people succumbing to this–that’s with mitigation.”
Hawai‘i Coronavirus Total Now 175: 24 New Cases, Maui Total is 20
As of noon on Sunday, March 29, 2020, the state total count of positive coronavirus cases was 175, including 11 new cases on Oʻahu; 1 new case on Kauaʻi; 2 new cases on Hawaiʻi Island; 4 new cases on Maui; and 6 cases pending residency determination. Maui’s island count is now at 20.
Heavy Rain Prompts Flood Advisory
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for the island of Maui until 1:15 p.m.
LIST: How to Access Federal Resources For Veterans
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with $19.57 billion in funding to ensure it has the equipment, tests, and support services necessary to provide veterans with the additional care they need at facilities in Hawaii and across the nation.
