The state has reported another three-digit increase in new COVID-19 cases with 202 new cases today, including 197 on Oʻahu, two each on Kaua’i and Hawai’i Island, and one on Maui. There were also four dead on the island of Oʻahu.
The deaths of two of the men, both over 60 years old, were reported yesterday, but are included in the case today. The third and fourth deaths reported today are men 40-59 years old, at least one of whom had underlying health conditions. Investigations into all the dead are ongoing. The Hawaiii death toll from COVID-19 now stands at 38.
To date, there have been 38 Hawaii-related deaths in Hawaii, including 31 to Oʻahu, six in Maui County, and one resident of Kauaai who was hospitalized in Arizona.
State Health officials say the spread of the coronavirus community, particularly on O’ahu, is the primary cause of new infections.
There are multiple clusters of infections, including five distinct restaurant clusters; however, each involves a few employees at one location, and at present no transfer to customers has been identified. An employee potluck at Honolulu Hale is a potential source of transmission for 11 cases of disease among Honolulu city and county workers.
Director of State Health Dr Bruce Anderson said, “The key factor to keep in mind, through community-associated infections, remains the one responsible for the flow in COVID-19 cases over the past week and a half. The virus is being spread by drops “and that’s why wearing masks and distance is so important. We all need to continue these and other safe practices.”
The department investigates these cases and works with these establishments on quarantine and prevention measures for its staff. State health officials say there is currently no risk to the public and no cases outside of the workers.
QUARANTINE UPDATES:
Out-of-State Arrivals: On Monday, July 13, Gov. David Ige announced the launch of the state testing pilot program by a month to September 1, 2020. He also announced the extension of Hawai’i’s 14-day quarantine on a trip to the Trans-Pacific until the end of August. This Hawaii arrival quarantine will remain in effect unless a separate proclamation is terminated or extended.
Reset Interisland Quarantine section: Maui County residents are reminded that the Governor has reinstated the mandatory 14-day quarantine for all travel between islands other than arrival in Oʻahu. The quarantine covers trips from Maui to Hawaii Island or Kauaʻi, as well as trips to and from Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi. This will remain in effect through August 31, unless terminated or extended by a separate proclamation.
Individuals on Maui traveling to Honolulu would not have to quarantine for 14 days while on Oʻahu. Upon return, however, these individuals would have to quarantine upon return to Maui County.
COUNTING FOR FREE:
• 8.11.20: 118 New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii (112 O’ahu, 4 Maui, 1 Hawaii Island)
• 8.10.20: Three More Deaths, 140 New COVID-19 cases (138 over Oʻahu, one on Maui and Kauaʻi)
• 8.9.20: 152 New COVID-19 cases in Hawai’i (O’ahu 147, Big Island 3, Maui 1, Kaua’i 1)
• 8.8.20: 231 New COVID-19 cases in Hawai’i, One more death
• 8.7.20: 201 New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii, The first time daily count is more than 200
• 8.6.20: UPDATE: 152 New COVID-19 cases in Hawai’i; “Undercount” resolved
• 8.5.20: 173 New COVID-19 cases, all over O’ahu
• 8.4.20: 144 New COVID-19 cases in Hawai’i; 27th Death
• 8.3.20: 207 New COVID-19 cases in Hawai’i, one-day high due to delayed lab reporting
• 8.2.20: 45 New COVID-19 cases in Hawai’i; Delays for temporary reporting have total impact
• 8.1.20: 87 New COVID-19 cases in Hawai’i; Test of lag of 5-7 days
• 7.31.20: 123 New COVID-19 cases: Third consecutive day of triple digit increase in Hawai’i
• 7.30.20: 124 New COVID-19 Case: New One-Day Record, Triple-Digit Record for Hawai’i
• 7.29.20: 109 New COVID-19 cases in Hawai’i (98 on O’ahu, 9 on Maui, 2 Kaua’i), New One-Day High
• 7.28.20: 47 New COVID-19 cases in Hawai’i: 46 on O’ahu, 1 on Maui
• 7.27.20: 28 New COVID-19 cases over O’ahu; Researchers are looking for bar patterns for traces of contacts
• 7.26.20: 64 New Covid-19 cases in Hawai’i on Sunday: 55 on O’ahu, 7 on Maui, 2 on Kaua’i
• 7.25.20: 73 New issues of COVID-19: 3rd consecutive day of record high figures on July 25th
• 7.24.20: 60 New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii: 2nd day of record highs on July 24th
• 7.23.20: 55 New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii: Record high figures on Thursday, July 23rd
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