Big Island Coronavirus Updates
Friday, January 21, 2022
4,473 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 4,473 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 195,151.
Thursday, January 20, 2022
5,911 New COVID Cases, 9 Deaths Reported Thursday
The state Department of Health reported 5,911 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 190,678. Nine new fatalities were reported.
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Inmate at HCCC Tests Positive for COVID
An inmate at Hawai’i Community Correctional Center has tested positive for COVID, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital Expands COVID Vaccination Hours
Queen’s North Hawai’i Community Hospital in Waimea expanded its hours for those 12 and older seeking COVID-19 vaccinations.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
240 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Hawaiʻi Island
The state Department of Health reported 3,929 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 184,767.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
How to Order Free At-Home COVID Test Kits
The U.S. Postal Service has begun taking orders for free at-home COVID-19 test kits.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
6,252 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Tuesday
The state Department of Health reported 6,252 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 180,838. No new fatalities were reported.
Monday, January 17, 2022
4,700 New Cases Reported Monday
The state Department of Health reported 4,700 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 174,586. No new fatalities were reported.
Sunday, January 16, 2022
State Reports 3,878 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 3,878 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 169,886. Three new fatalities were reported.
Saturday, January 15, 2022
High Volume of Tests Stressing State’s Data Collection System
The Hawai‘i Department of Health stated Saturday, Jan. 15 that it will temporarily stop reporting specific data sets on Sunday, Jan.16, so its data collection and reporting system can continue to accurately process the thousands of positive tests recorded at laboratories daily.
Saturday, January 15, 2022
5,977 New Cases, 6 Deaths Reported Saturday
The state Department of Health reported 5,977 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 166,008. Six new fatalities were reported.
Friday, January 14, 2022
Sanctuary Modifies Ocean Count in 2022 Due to COVID
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary will be running a modified Ocean Count program for 2022, the organization announced Friday, Jan. 14.
Friday, January 14, 2022
3,099 New Cases, 3 Deaths Reported Friday
The state Department of Health reported 3,099 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 160,031. Three new fatalities were reported.
Friday, January 14, 2022
Over 200 Inmates Statewide Receive COVID Booster as Part of Incentive Program
Two hundred fifty-five inmates have received a COVID-19 booster shot following the state’s announcement of a $25 incentive to fully vaccinated incarcerated individuals.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Over 3,500 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 3,512 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 153,540.
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Growing Number of COVID Patients Concerns Big Island Hospitals
The increasing hospitalizations due to the Omicron variant is becoming a concern for Big Island hospitals.
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Big Island Sees 208 New COVID Infections Tuesday
The state Department of Health reported 2,929 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 150,028. No new fatalities were reported.
Monday, January 10, 2022
3,875 New Cases Reported Monday
The state Department of Health reported 3,875 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 147,099. No new fatalities were reported.
Sunday, January 09, 2022
State Reports 4,578 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 4,578 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 143,224. Three new fatalities were reported.
Saturday, January 08, 2022
8 Inmates Test Positive at Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center
The latest COVID-19 testing updates received for the correctional facilities were released on Friday, Jan. 7.
