Only two members of a household will be allowed to shop together at Maui grocery stores, pharmacies, and other retail outlets, Mayor Michael Victorino announced Tuesday. "This way we will establish social distancing as best as possible," he added. The order is less stringent than one mentioned Sunday, when Victorino told Hana residents during a teleconference that he was … [Read more...] about Mayor Announces New 2-Person Shopping Rule
Molokai Man Had “More than 100” Contacts Before COVID-19 Diagnosis
The Molokai man who became the island's first COVID-19 case had "more than 100" contacts with other individuals before he was hospitalized on Oahu last week, State Department of Health director Bruce Anderson said Monday. During Gov. David Ige's news conference, MauiTime asked Anderson about complaints from Rep. Lynn DeCoite that the state health department hadn't yet … [Read more...] about Molokai Man Had “More than 100” Contacts Before COVID-19 Diagnosis
County to Give Away Face Masks
Mayor Michael Victorino said Sunday that the county has acquired 5,000 face masks that will be distributed to the public Wednesday and Thursday. Victorino made the announcement during a Zoom conference call he had with Sen. J. Kalani English and Rep. Lynn deCoite that was later posted on Facebook. The mayor, who wore a mask during the phone conference, is expected to give … [Read more...] about County to Give Away Face Masks
Mayor to Announce Single-Shopper Mandate for Maui County
Mayor Michael Victorino plans to announce a new county-wide emergency rule limiting shopping trips to a single individual, he said during a Zoom conference call with State Sen. J. Kalani English and Rep. Lynn DeCoite Sunday morning. English posted the conference on his Facebook page. Victorino said that the announcement, expected to come early this week, arose from a trip he … [Read more...] about Mayor to Announce Single-Shopper Mandate for Maui County
Maui Reports First COVID-19 Death
An older Maui resident with underlying health conditions has died from the COVID-19 virus, Mayor Michael Victorino announced Monday morning. “My heart is heavy with this tragic news,” Mayor Victorino said in a news release. “Mrs. Victorino and I offer our deepest condolences to this individual’s family and know that our community will also offer support and love during this … [Read more...] about Maui Reports First COVID-19 Death