Hawaii COVID-19 Daily News Digest June 16, 2020
Department of Health: Four New COVID-19 Cases on O‘ahu Three (3) adults and one (1) person under 18-years of age are the four (4) new COVID-19 cases being reported by DOH. All four cases were diagnosed on O‘ahu, but the residency of one case is still under investigation. Two cases involve household contact in separate households. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 12:00 noon, June 16, 2020 Island of Diagnosis New Cases Reported since 2/28/2020 (including new cases) Total Released from Isolation* O‘ahu 4 505 423 Hawai‘i 0 82 81 Maui 0 118 111 Kaua‘i 0 21 20 Moloka‘i 0 [...]
Hawaii COVID-19 Daily News Digest June 15, 2020
Governor’s Office: Uptick in Cases Manageable as Interisland Travel Resumes “It is safe to travel between islands,” Governor David Ige said at an afternoon news briefing. The governor said an increase in cases was expected as businesses and activities reopened across the state and Hawai‘i still has the lowest COVID-19 numbers in the nation. Most importantly, he said, the state has ample capacity to continue handling the relatively low number of new cases. Governor Ige asked interisland travelers to fill out the required travel and health form before arriving at the airport and to arrive early to have enough [...]
Kaua‘i District Health Office announces CASPER COVID-19 survey results
LIHUE — More than half (57 percent) of Kaua‘i households have at least one person living in their home who has lost their job as a result of the pandemic, and the resulting economic strain is affecting the mental health of Garden Island residents. These findings were revealed in a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) survey conducted in April by the Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Kaua‘i District Health Office to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although Kaua‘i households are relatively stable in terms of housing, food, and other basic necessities, one third are very [...]
Interisland travel and health forms now available online
HONOLULU – In advance of the reopening of interisland travel in Hawai‘i, on Tuesday, June 16, the Dept. of Health (DOH) is directing travelers to a new website, where you can download the mandatory interisland travel and health form. The details about new procedures related to interisland travel can be found at: health.hawaii.gov/travel. Governor David Ige said, “I know family and friends across the state are looking forward to getting together when the interisland travel quarantine is lifted on Tuesday. Flying between islands will be a different experience. We ask for your patience as the new procedures are implemented. [...]
17 additional cases of COVID-19 on O‘ahu in latest reporting period
HONOLULU – The Disease Outbreak Control Division of the Hawai‘i Dept. of Health is reporting a second day of relatively high coronavirus case numbers in Honolulu. All but one, of the new cases, are adult residents on O‘ahu. Two of the additional cases are related to a household cluster, where 12 individuals have now tested positive. Some 300 residents in surrounding households have been tested as part of community outreach and screening and all have tested negative, apart from those in the single household. State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Park said, “We always knew with the reopening of activities and [...]
Hawaii COVID-19 Daily News Digest June 12, 2020
Governor’s Office: Governor Ige Provides Perspective on New Cases During his regular news briefing today, Governor David Ige said the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases was expected as normal activities resumed along with the reopening of many businesses. He said, “Most importantly we have the capacity to handle this level of cases as we still have low numbers…still the best in the country.” Governor Ige warned that more cases are expected as Hawai‘i gets closer to broader reopening of travel to the state. Top State Leaders Working on Multi-Layered Approach to Travel With the reopening of interisland [...]
Hawaii COVID-19 Daily News Digest June 10, 2020
Governor’s Office: Additional Detail on Resumption of Interisland Travel Revealed Today At an afternoon news briefing, Governor David Ige announced further details on the reopening of interisland travel on June 16. Bottom line, the governor explained, travel will be different. Thermal screening at the airport will be required for all passengers and anyone with a fever of 100.4 F or greater will be denied boarding. Prior to arriving at the airport, travelers will have to fill out a form that contains health screening questions and asks for information to allow for contact tracing. The governor [...]
Tuberculosis (TB) clearance requirements reinstated
TB clearance now available by phone or email for those who qualify HONOLULU — Tuberculosis (TB) clearance requirements for childcare, school, post-secondary institutions and for food handlers have been reinstated effective June 1, 2020. These routine TB clearance requirements had been waived temporarily through May 31 to support COVID-19 social distancing and mitigation efforts. The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has resumed issuing clearances for these groups and now offers phone and email clearance for many people who may be eligible. The department continues to issue clearances for healthcare workers and patients in long-term care facilities. “The Department of Health [...]
Hawaii COVID-19 Daily News Digest June 9, 2020
Department of Health: Six New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Six (6) O‘ahu residents have tested positive for coronavirus according to the latest count from DOH. Investigations are underway to determine how they may have contracted COVID-19. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 12:00 noon, June 9, 2020 Island of Diagnosis New Cases Reported since 2/28/2020 (including new cases) Total Released from Isolation* O‘ahu 6 448 407 Hawai‘i 0 81 81 Maui 0 118 111 Kaua‘i 0 21 20 Moloka‘i 0 2 2 Lana‘i 0 0 0 Residents Diagnosed outside HI 0 12 Unknown 0 0 Total 6 682 Total released [...]
Three people arrested for quarantine violations
Returning Resident Arrested by Special Agents HONOLULU – A-48-year old, Waikīkī area woman was arrested this morning by Special Agents from the Investigation Division of the Dept. of the Attorney General (AG) on quarantine violation charges. An investigation showed that Patricia L. Pian returned to Honolulu from San Diego on May 31. Witnesses reported seeing her swimming in the ocean a few hours after her return. She was also seen sunbathing with her husband and walking their dog. Pian was arrested in the hallway of her condominium building and charged with violating the 14-day mandatory traveler quarantine. She is [...]