Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest April 8, 2021
Department of Health: Vaccine eligibility expands to people age 50 and older on O‘ahu DOH will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to O‘ahu residents age 50 and older beginning Monday, April 12. “This is a great opportunity for residents 50 and older on O‘ahu to register before vaccine eligibility opens to everyone 16 and older on April 19,” said Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char. “I encourage everyone who is eligible today to schedule their appointment as soon as possible.” A wide variety of vaccination options can be found on the registration page at hawaiicovid19.com. Services for older adults who may need additional [...]
Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest April 6, 2021
Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 61 New COVID-19 Cases Reported. DOH reports 61 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control Division website daily: hawaiicovid19.com/dashboard. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 11:59 p.m. April 4, 2021 Island of Diagnosis New Cases Reported since 2/28/2020 (including new cases) O‘ahu 29 23,417 Hawai‘i 3 2,541 Maui 21 3,012 Kaua‘i 0 196 Moloka‘i 0 34 Lānaʻi 0 111 HI residents diagnosed outside of HI [...]
Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest April 1, 2021
Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Weekly Cluster Summary Attached Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 114 New COVID-19 Cases Reported. DOH reports 114 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control Division website daily: hawaiicovid19.com/dashboard. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 11:59 p.m. March 30, 2021 Island of Diagnosis New Cases Reported since 2/28/2020 (including new cases) O‘ahu 72 23,134 Hawai‘i 8 2,487 Maui 30 2,886 Kaua‘i 0 191 Moloka‘i 0 34 Lānaʻi 0 111 HI [...]
Large COVID-19 cluster warrants caution on Maui
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is issuing guidance to a Maui church and its congregation because of the imminent health threat posed by a large cluster of COVID-19 cases. King’s Cathedral in Kahului is encouraged to cancel all upcoming in-person events and conduct only virtual services until the cluster is contained. People who attended events hosted by King’s Cathedral and Chapels in the past 14 days are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19. They should closely monitor themselves for symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat or loss of taste or smell. If symptoms develop, they [...]
Greater vaccine supply facilitates additional vaccination opportunities
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is asking its District Health Offices on the neighbor islands to expand vaccine eligibility as needed to ensure all available vaccination slots are filled. Every island has its own unique characteristics including population, population density, healthcare resources and enthusiasm for COVID-19 vaccine. With more vaccine coming into Hawai‘i this week than any previous week, DOH Director Dr. Elizabeth Char believes the time is right to give the neighbor islands more say in how they administer vaccinations. “The state is getting more than 81,000 vaccine doses this week and the federal government is [...]
Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest March 30, 2021
Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 71 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Today. DOH reports 71 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control Division website daily: hawaiicovid19.com/dashboard. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 11:59 p.m. March 28, 2021 Island of Diagnosis New Cases Reported since 2/28/2020 (including new cases) O‘ahu 45 23,021 Hawai‘i 6 2,463 Maui 12 2,826 Kaua‘i 1 190 Moloka‘i 0 34 Lānaʻi 0 110 HI residents diagnosed outside of [...]
Vaccinations expand to people age 60 and older
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health announces the state will extend COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people age 60 and older beginning Monday, March 29. “We are closely monitoring current and projected vaccination numbers, appointment availability and most importantly the amount of vaccine allocated to the people of Hawai‘i,” said State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char. “Our analysis of these indicators tells us it is time to expand vaccine eligibility to more people.” To date vaccines have been reserved for those in phase 1a and 1b of the state’s vaccination program as well as those age 65 and older, those [...]
Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest March 25, 2021
Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Weekly Cluster Summary Attached Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 122 New COVID-19 Cases and One Death Reported Today. DOH reports 122 new cases of coronavirus today. Three deaths were also reported. O‘ahu 1 female, 50-59 yrs, underlying conditions, died at home This report includes cases up until Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control Division website daily: hawaiicovid19.com/dashboard. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 11:59 p.m. March 23, 2021 Island of Diagnosis New Cases Reported since 2/28/2020 (including new cases) O‘ahu [...]
Free rapid COVID-19 testing at UH West O‘ahu on Prince Kuhio Day—Friday, March 26
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is teaming up with the University of Hawai‘i to offer 200 free COVID-19 rapid tests at UH West O‘ahu in Kapolei this Friday, March 26. Since Friday is a state holiday in honor of Prince Kuhio, it can be a convenient time for many Hawai‘i residents who may have the day off work. “Testing is free and open to residents and visitors of all ages, with or without symptoms,” says State Laboratories Division Director Edward Desmond. “Last weekend the site had a great turnout of 280 people and we welcome the public [...]
Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest March 24, 2021
Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 58 New COVID-19 Cases and Three Deaths Reported Today. DOH reports 58 new cases of coronavirus today. Three deaths were also reported. O‘ahu 1 male, 70-79 yrs, underlying conditions, hospitalized 1 female, 80+ yrs, underlying conditions, hospice care Maui 1 male, 50-59 yrs, underlying conditions, died at home This report includes cases up until Monday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control Division website daily: hawaiicovid19.com/dashboard. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 11:59 p.m. March 22, 2021 [...]