Records review reveals 60 COVID-19 related deaths
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has identified and confirmed 60 previously unreported COVID-19 related deaths. These deaths were linked to COVID-19 after a thorough review of the DOH Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS). The deaths occurred in August through December, 2020 with 51 deaths reported on O‘ahu, six on Hawai‘i, and three on Maui. A COVID-19 related death may not be identified by DOH if the individual passes away after their monitoring period with DOH has been completed and their healthcare provider did not report the death. Unreported deaths can be identified by EDRS if the underlying [...]
State lab detects COVID-19 variant
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) State Laboratories Division (SLD) has detected the SARS-CoV-2 variant L452R. This strain of COVID-19 was first detected in Denmark in March 2020. It is now found in more than a dozen U.S. states. Science has not shown the L452R variant spreads more quickly or poses a greater threat than other COVID-19 strains, but there is concern because it has been linked to a growing number of cases in California including several large outbreaks. “It is common to find variants to viruses like COVID-19. Some present greater risks than others.” said Dr. Sarah [...]
Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest January 22, 2021
Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ 132 COVID-19 Cases and Four Deaths Reported DOH reports 132 new cases of coronavirus today and four (4) additional deaths, raising the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 332. Deaths: O‘ahu 1 Man, 60-69 yrs, underlying conditions, hospitalized 1 Woman, 60-69 yrs, underlying conditions, hospitalized 2 Woman, 90-99 yrs, underlying conditions, hospitalized This report includes cases up until Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control website at noon each day at HawaiiCOVID19.com/dashboard. See the weekly cluster report. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts [...]
Hawai‘i Department of Health to release preliminary COVID-19 vaccination amounts on weekdays
HONOLULU – To more accurately convey the number of COVID-19 vaccinations administered in Hawai’i, the Department of Health (DOH) is releasing a preliminary number in addition to the vetted and verified number issued every Wednesday. This new preliminary number will be posted daily, Monday through Friday, by 8 a.m. on the DOH Disease Outbreak Control Division (DOCD) website. The preliminary number will also be available by connecting with the DOH via Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. DOCD will continue to publish the vetted and verified number of vaccinations administered every Wednesday at 12 p.m. This vetted and verified number will include [...]
Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest January 21, 2021
Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ 119 COVID-19 Cases and Three Deaths Reported DOH reports 119 new cases of coronavirus today and three (3) additional deaths, raising the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 328. Deaths: O‘ahu 1 Man, 60-69 yrs, underlying conditions, hospitalized 1 Man, 80-89 yrs, underlying conditions, hospitalized 1 Woman, 90-99 yrs, underlying conditions, hospitalized 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 website at noon each day at HawaiiCOVID19.com/dashboard. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 11:59 p.m. Jan. 19, [...]
Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest January 20, 2021
Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ 75 COVID-19 Cases and One Death Reported DOH reports 75 new cases of coronavirus today and one (1) additional death, raising the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 325. The victim is a Maui woman, 70-79 yds, who died in the hospital with underlying conditions. 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 website at noon each day at HawaiiCOVID19.com/dashboard. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 11:59 p.m. Jan. 18, 2021 Island of Diagnosis New Cases [...]
Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest January 19, 2021
Governor’s Office: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Update At a news briefing today, Governor Ige gave an update on Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The governor emphasized that the state is moving as quickly as possible with the distribution process and reminded everyone that Hawai‘i is constrained by federal allocation of the vaccine. Gov. Ige said, “We are in a situation where the demand for the vaccine exceeds our supply. We are happy there is high demand for the vaccine and will ensure that we are using all of the doses allocated to Hawai‘i.” He also added, “Until the vaccine is [...]
Hawai‘i Department of Health: Vaccine Distribution Update January 15, 2021
HONOLULU – The Hawai’i Department of Health continues to receive and distribute shipments of COVID-19 vaccine as quickly and efficiently as possible. Here are the latest figures. Grand total vaccinations administered to date 56,000+ Grand total vaccine doses received statewide to date 152,650 (Moderna & Pfizer-BioNTech combined) Vaccine doses received statewide just this week 39,700 # # # PDF: Hawai‘i Department of Health: Vaccine Distribution Update January 15, 2021
Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest January 15, 2021
Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ 150 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide 150 additional coronavirus cases were reported today. This report includes cases up until Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control website at noon each day at HawaiiCOVID19.com/dashboard. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 11:59 p.m. Jan. 13, 2021 Island of Diagnosis New Cases Reported since 2/28/2020 (including new cases) O‘ahu 111 19,691 Hawai‘i 5 2,055 Maui 26 1,400 Kaua‘i 1 171 Moloka‘i 0 25 Lānaʻi 0 106 HI residents diagnosed outside of HI [...]
Hawai‘i Department of Health and University of Hawai‘i Release Infographic Report and Data Dashboard on COVID-19 Support Services in Honolulu
HONOLULU – The Department of Health (DOH) and the University of Hawai‘i (UH) unveiled a new infographic report and dashboard this week to track COVID-19 isolation and quarantine data on the island of O‘ahu. Tracking Hawai‘i’s prevention and mitigation efforts is critical to keeping the number of positive cases in-check as the COVID-19 vaccine is rolled out to priority groups across the state. “Isolation and quarantine are critical components of the COVID-19 control strategy,” said Health Director Dr. Libby Char. “Having these services readily available helps individuals who test positive or who have been close contacts adhere to public health [...]