Maui County's number of Covid-19 cases rose to 13 Wednesday, up one from yesterday. Other islands: Oahu: 68, Kaua'i: 5, Hawai'i: 5, Unknown: 4. Department of Health officials said at least five of those cases required hospitalization. Health officials also acknowledged that they erred in announcing that one person had died from the virus, saying the test results had been … [Read more...] about Hawaii COVID-19 Cases Climb to 95
Hawai’i Doctors: We want Josh Green – Hawai’i’s Lieutenant Governor and emergency room doctor missing at the command table
Who do you want dictating government policy during the COVID-19 pandemic: doctors or government officials? As the state struggles to quickly implement the new lockdown rules, a group of more than 300 Hawai’i physicians and health professionals is demanding that even more stringent steps be taken, and that government officials give Lt. Gov. Josh Green a seat at the … [Read more...] about Hawai’i Doctors: We want Josh Green – Hawai’i’s Lieutenant Governor and emergency room doctor missing at the command table
Employee at Maui Health Infected with COVID-19
An employee at Maui Health has been infected with the coronavirus, the company said in a news release Tuesday morning. The individual “is in good condition and is isolated to prevent the spread of infection to others,” the company -- which has facilities on Maui and Lanai -- said in a statement. No other facts about the person were released due to privacy … [Read more...] about Employee at Maui Health Infected with COVID-19
Gov. Ige Issues Stay-At-Home Order for State
Following lockdown orders for Honolulu and Maui, Governor David Ige Monday announced a statewide “stay-at-home” order set to begin at 12:01am Wednesday. “The threat of COVID-19 is unprecedented and it requires even more aggressive actions,” Ige said, adding “a statewide order is necessary for cohesion and consistency.” With rules for the Maui and Honolulu lockdowns … [Read more...] about Gov. Ige Issues Stay-At-Home Order for State
COVID-19 News Conference: Ige orders a mandatory 14-day quarantine for ALL individuals arriving or returning to the State of Hawaiʻi.
Gov. David Ige Saturday announced a mandatory 14-day quarantine for visitors and residents flying to Hawaii, set to begin at 12:01am Thursday, March 26. Calling it “the first of its kind in the nation,” Ige said he hoped it would send “a message to visitors and residents alike that we appreciate their love for Hawaii, but we are asking them to postpone their … [Read more...] about COVID-19 News Conference: Ige orders a mandatory 14-day quarantine for ALL individuals arriving or returning to the State of Hawaiʻi.