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Hawaii health officials reported 230 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, most on Oahu except for 13 new cases on Hawaii island, two on Kauai and six on Maui.

Oahu, where the disease is most prevalent, saw another COVID-19 related death. Forty-six have been linked to COVID-19 since March.

The Oahu Community Correctional Center now harbors the largest COVID-19 infection cluster in the state. As of Thursday, 239 people at OCCC have tested positive for COVID-19 and have been placed in medical isolation, according to the . Approximately 933 people have been tested.

Another cluster of infections associated with Maui Memorial Medical Center has grown this week and .

There are at least Lt. Gov. Josh Green said Thursday. Approximately 201 people are currently hospitalized. The increase in cases is putting a strain on hospital staff and bed space.

Gov. David Ige has extended mandatory quarantine orders for travelers through Sept. 30. A new initiative to allow travelers to stay at isolated “” is being developed on Maui and Kauai.

The Honolulu Fire Department said Friday that only two of its personnel remain under isolation orders.

The weekly rate of positive tests has hovered for much of August. An average of 220 new cases has been confirmed daily during the past week.

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