The number of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Hawaii jumped to 48 Saturday.

That’s 11 more cases compared with Friday, according to Saturday afternoon.

Oahu has seven more cases, an increase from 28 to 35. Hawaii County has three cases now, up from one on Friday.

Lists of criteria are outlined on boards placed along Ilalo Street for Coronavirus screening.
Many people wait in line to get tested for coronavirus in Kakaako, Honolulu on Saturday. Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Maui County has two more cases, from five to seven. There are no new cases on Kauai, which had three as of Friday.

Three of the coronavirus patients have been hospitalized.

This is a developing story. Check Civil Beat for more updates.

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