Department of Health:
One Death and 52 Additional Coronavirus Cases Reported Today
A woman from O‘ahu, who was older than 80-years-old is reported as the 157th death in Hawai‘i since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. She had underlying conditions and had been in the hospital. DOH is reporting 52 new active cases today.
Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 12:00 noon, Oct. 5, 2020
| Island of Diagnosis | New Cases | Reported since
2/28/2020 (including new cases) |
| O‘ahu | 41 | 11,546 |
| Hawai‘i | 10 | 820 |
| Maui | 1 | 378++ |
| Kaua‘i | 0 | 59 |
| Moloka‘i | 0 | 19 |
| Lānaʻi | 0 | 0 |
| HI residents diagnosed outside of HI | 0 | 34 |
| Total Cases | 52 | 12,854 |
| Deaths | 1 | 157 |
Hospitalization count as of 10/2/20 at 4:19 pm: 14-Hawai‘i, 0-Maui, 114-O‘ahu, 0-Kaua‘i
++ As a result of updated information, two (2) cases from Maui were removed from the counts.
7-Day Averages
| Daily New Cases
(change from previous day) |
% Lab Positive
(change from previous day |
|
| Statewide | 99 (-3) | 2.7% (+0.0) |
| O‘ahu | 82 (-5) | 3.3% (-0.2) |
| Hawai‘i | 16 (+2) | 2.6% (+0.3) |
| Kaua‘i | 0 (+0.0) | 0.0% (+0.0) |
| Maui | 1 (+0.0) | 0.3% (-0.0) |
*Metrics reflect information updated as of noon the previous day. Case counts are calculated based on date of report. Percent positivity is calculated based on date of lab result.
Laboratory* Testing Data
There were 4,815 additional COVID-19 tests reported via electronic laboratory, since the last report on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.
| Total Number of Individuals Tested by Clinical Labs, State Lab & Surge Testing | Positive | Negative |
| 306,841** | 12,854 | 293,959 |
*Electronic Laboratory Reporting **28 test results were inconclusive.
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 – Three COVID-19 Deaths Added Due to Updated Information, 70 New Cases Reported
Three COVID-19 deaths on Maui were recently validated and classified as those records became available. These deaths occurred August 15-Sept. 15, 2020.
- Man, 60-69 yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized
- Woman, 60-60 yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized
- Woman, 80+ yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized
Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 12:00 noon, Oct. 4, 2020
| Island of Diagnosis | New Cases | Reported since
2/28/2020 (including new cases) |
| O‘ahu | 53 | 11,505 |
| Hawai‘i | 15 | 810 |
| Maui | 2 | 377 |
| Kaua‘i | 0 | 59 |
| Moloka‘i | 0 | 19 |
| Lānaʻi | 0 | 0 |
| HI residents diagnosed outside of HI | 0 | 34 |
| Total Cases | 70 | 12,804 |
| Deaths | 3 | 156 |
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 – Eight of 11 COVID-19 Deaths Added Due to Updated Information, 133 New Cases Reported
Eleven COVID-19 deaths on O‘ahu were reported by the state Saturday, with eight of the deaths occurring August 15-Sept. 15, 2020. Eight of the deaths were recently validated and classified as those records became available. COVID-19 deaths are officially reported as records are obtained, reviewed, validated, and the deaths are classified for state and national reporting.
- 3 men, 50-59 yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized
- 1 man, 70-79 yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized
- 1 man, 80+ yrs., underlying conditions, died at home
- 3 men, 80+ yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized
- 1 woman, 60-69 yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized
- 2 women, 80+ yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized
Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 12:00 noon, Oct. 3, 2020
| Island of Diagnosis | New Cases | Reported since
2/28/2020 (including new cases) |
| O‘ahu | 87 | 11,452 |
| Hawai‘i | 43 | 795 |
| Maui | 3 | 375 |
| Kaua‘i | 0 | 59 |
| Moloka‘i | 0 | 19 |
| Lānaʻi | 0 | 0 |
| HI residents diagnosed outside of HI | 0 | 34 |
| Total Cases | 133 | 12,734 |
| Deaths | 11 | 153 |
For more tables, charts and visualizations visit the DOH Disease Outbreak Control Division: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii
Department of Public Safety:
COVID-19 Update – Statewide Testing Continues at All Facilities
The PSD Health Care Division is working with DOH, the Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) and community partners, to conduct mass testing for COVID-19 at all correctional facilities statewide. The Maui Community Correctional Center (MCCC) began staff testing today with the help of the HING.
There were no new inmate or staff results received today. There are no inmates hospitalized. The number of inmates who have recovered increased from 312 to 330. The number of PSD staff who have recovered and returned to work increased to 93. Information on PSD’s planning and response to COVID-19 can be found at: http://dps.hawaii.gov/blog/2020/03/17/coronavirus-covid-19-information-and-resources/
Helpful Resources
- Safe Travels Information (Frequently Asked Questions) UPDATED 10-1-20
https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/#travel-FAQs
- Trans-Pacific Passenger Arrivals Statistics
https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/covid-19-updates/trans-pacific-passenger-arrivals/
- Kaua‘i County
Kaua‘i COVID-19 webpage: https://www.kauai.gov/COVID-19
To report violators: https://www.kauai.gov/KPD-Online-Reporting
- Maui County
Maui County mandatory travel declaration form and request for limited quarantine form:
To report violators: (808) 244-6400 or mpdquarantine@mpd.net
- Hawai‘i County
Hawai‘i County COVID-19 webpage:
https://coronavirus-response-county-of-hawaii-hawaiicountygis.hub.arcgis.com/
Critical infrastructure and medical travel request: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/e2f4ce19aa854964a8fd60bec7fbe78c
To report violators: 808-935-3311
- City & County of Honolulu
Honolulu COVID-19 webpage: oneoahu.org
Interisland passengers arriving on O‘ahu are not subject to the mandatory quarantine.
To report violators: 808-723-3900 or HPDcovidenforce@honolulu.gov
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