It's been 22 days since Maui's first positive Coronavirus test result. To date Maui has 44 cases, with 2 on Molokai and zero on Lana'i, and one case identified in Hana. Maui County has also seen the passing of 1 of its residents today. The State Department of Health continues to change the way they report the figures. For the last 3 days they are no longer reporting how many … [Read more...] about Maui County has 44 Coronavirus Cases in 22 Days
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Molokai Drive Through to Test Up to 500 for COVID19
Mayor Michael Victorino announced in a press release this evening that drive through testing for COVID-19 will be held Tuesday, April 7, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Mitchell Pauole Community Center on Molokai. All traffic MUST enter Ailoa Street via Kamehameha V Highway, between Kaunakakai Baptist Church and Kaunakakai School. The testing is a joint effort with Dr. Scott … [Read more...] about Molokai Drive Through to Test Up to 500 for COVID19
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