#Hawaii covid numbers update

To date, there have been 26 COVID-19 related deaths in Hawaiʻi, including 19 on Oʻahu, six in Maui County, and one Kauaʻi resident who was hospitalized in Arizona. Currently, there are 39 individuals who are hospitalized with COVID-19, including 36 on O‘ahu and three on Hawai‘i Island. Further details related to recovery and rate will be posted later today. The new cases bring to 1620 the total number of cases reported in Hawaii since reporting for the pandemic started at the end of February. We are closely monitoring the situation, evaluating exposure risks, and currently in discussions on going back to previous restrictions on activities.” Anderson concluded, “There are already calls for re-instituting restrictions and given this concerning trend. The State Laboratories Division also regularly tests specimens from investigations and sentinel surveillance.ĭr. The DOH State Laboratories Division has been testing specimens for one of the clinical labs because of a reagent supply shortage. Testing is expected to resume late Monday or on Tuesday. However, due to the approaching storm, the DOH State Laboratories Division will not be conducting COVID-19 testing on Sunday. Park explained, “This means the rate of new cases, particularly on O‘ahu, is greater than the rate of increased testing that is occurring.” While the percent of positive coronavirus in the state seems to be stable, the curve is very gradually increasing because of the positivity rate in Honolulu. Our investigations and contact tracing show in many of these settings people have relaxed their physical distancing and use of facial coverings.” Sarah Park added, “ Multiple household clusters and other clusters are associated with social interactions like 4th of July gatherings, birthday parties, televised sports events, religious functions, work meetings, and funeral events. We’re beginning to see more cases among younger to middle-age adults many who relay stories of attending gatherings, parties, events, or socializing at bars.” Bruce Anderson said, “Thursday’s, Friday’s, and today’s numbers demonstrate the relaxation of safe practices from the 4th of July, particularly on O‘ahu, may have been one primary reason for these daily new records. The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports that they contacted these individuals yesterday and at that time, they indicated they do not intend to seek accommodations at a public shelter. Health officials say that with record new cases today, it’s expected the number of people in isolation or quarantine will rise by the end of the day.

#Hawaii covid numbers update

“As Tropical Cyclone Douglas approaches, across the state 625 people, currently in isolation or quarantine due to exposure to someone or being positive for COVID-19, have affirmed they will shelter-in-place,” according to an update provided this morning by the state Joint Information Center. COVID-19 Update: Low Level of Community Spread on Maui, School Assessmentįor the third consecutive day, Hawai‘i has recorded a record single day high for new COVID-19 cases, reporting 73 new cases in the state–that includes 68 on O‘ahu and five on Maui.Second Day of Record High Numbers on Friday July 24 with 60 New COVID-19 Cases in Hawaii.

Modified Quarantine Rules in Place During Tropical Cyclone.

Mayor Victorino Asks Governor to Reinstate 14-Day Interisland Quarantine.

Financial commitments and the post-pandemic rush described by Mayor Victorino make this a near-impossible task.Hundreds in Quarantine or Isolation Affirm Shelter-in-Place Plans Locals living there argue that the best way to solve this problem is for people to simply stop travelling to their homeland while it is in its current state. It will take time to establish if a more costly trip to the island is Hawaii’s route out of overtourism.

Many local councils are touting the idea of a “ visitor impact fee” for other attractions, too. Guests wanting to go snorkelling at Oʻahu’s famous Hanauma Nature Bay will now be expected to pay €20 instead of €10. Measures including doubling fees on popular activities for out of state tourists and a pilot shuttle bus service have already been implemented to reduce the strain on activity providers and public transport. It is now hard at work developing solutions to offset the problems arising from this level of demand and keep its natural resources safe. Part of the state’s COVID-19 recovery included The Hawaiian Tourism Authority awarding the it a grant of over €1,700,000 towards stewardship programmes that would “manage, conserve, and revitalise Hawaiiʻs natural resources and environment.” Will US tourists listen to the pleas of thousands of overstretched Hawaiian people? Brian Bielmann / AFP